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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Purely from a PBP point of view Ed wasn't great. But we all loved him because it was Ed. He had such a great personality and clear love of the game that shone through.
Peter for me is the GOAT. Just fantastic including understanding the emotional levels of the game.
But I will tell you: I think Rick Ball is close. He's f'n good.
The radio guy on the other hand...
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His excitement for the game was a big thing for me with Whalen. He would get excited before games by saying "Hello hockey fans". He may not have been the best but I give him credit for putting his love for the game in his broadcasts.