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Originally Posted by dissentowner
Have you watched a game where we play the Oilers or the HNIC panel? Kelly Hrudey is an Oilers level homer.
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Yes of course I have and I don't think he comes across the way you do.
As others have said I think he tries to be impartial (maybe to a fault) and also doesn't generally like to call players out. He also generally defends goalies, to no surprise.
I just find it funny how often we collectively make fun of the Oilers crew for being total homers, and then complain when Hrudey talks impartially.
As far the Oilers lean in general, I do think there's likely a directive from Sportsnet to talk up Edmonton because of McDavid as if his existence is enough for them to deserve success. I don't think Hrudey is any more guilty of it than the rest of the panel though.