04-14-2018, 02:55 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Bob Cole upset with being left out of playoff broadcasts
https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/1527108
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With the 2018 NHL Playoffs now in full swing, hockey fans across North America are being treated to a bevy of exciting games on a nightly basis for the next couple of weeks.
However, for the first time in over 45 years, legendary play-by-play man Bob Cole won't be calling any postseason action. A fact Cole has struggled to come to terms with. "I’ve been doing playoffs every year of my life in broadcasting. This is the first time that I’m not involved," Cole said, according to Michael Traikos of Postmedia.
"It’s difficult to live with the fact that I’m not working. I surely will miss not working the playoffs. That’s the best way I can say it."
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However, his incredible run behind the microphone came to an unceremonious end this season. A reality that he says is tough to handle.
"The decision sure wasn’t mutual,” Cole said. “It was right out of the blue. Rogers decided to go with other (broadcast) teams and I have to live with that. But it was their decision - not mine."
" ... But I was never told that once that playoffs start, I wouldn’t be working. I’m not going to be part of it all. That’s kind of tough, but you have to live with it."
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04-14-2018, 02:57 PM
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#2
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Thats brutal and shows a lack of respect for such a great hockey voice.
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04-14-2018, 02:57 PM
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Hey Bob, you're a hundred. Let someone else get a chance to advance their broadcast careers you old curmudgeon.
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04-14-2018, 02:57 PM
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I'm not a big fan of Bob Cole at this stage in his career as I find he really struggles with following the play, but his voice is classic and I'd rather listen to him than Romanuk or Randorf.
Speaking of Romanuk...
https://twitter.com/user/status/984851384552992768
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04-14-2018, 02:58 PM
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It was time for him to move on but I’m not surprised in the least that SN handled with the least amount of class possible. The man is a legend.
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04-14-2018, 02:58 PM
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Hall of Famer... true Legend, for sure... but the game passed him by several years ago... it happens to everyone 
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04-14-2018, 02:58 PM
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My wife who runs for the hills whenever any sporting event is on said what a crap announcer Romanuk is. Is Kermit his cousin she asked?
Bob Cole is a legend and still is one of the best broadcasters available, but isn't he over 80? Sportsnet might be worried about his health.
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04-14-2018, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
It was time for him to move on but I’m not surprised in the least that SN handled with the least amount of class possible. The man is a legend.
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Exactly. Rogers could've handle this better and it's bad on them.
Rogers is just bad.
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04-14-2018, 03:00 PM
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I hope Rick Ball gets another series in round 2. He's really great, and listening to all the different crews so far it shows how lucky we are as Flames fans with our regional tandem.
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04-14-2018, 03:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spuzzum
Bob Cole is a legend and still is one of the best broadcasters available, but isn't he over 80? Sportsnet might be worried about his health.
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He'll be 85 in June.
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04-14-2018, 03:03 PM
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Franchise Player
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Announcers that are good
Ball
Cole
TSN guys
Announcers that are awful
Literally everyone else
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04-14-2018, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bigrangy
Announcers that are good
Ball
Cole
TSN guys
Announcers that are awful
Literally everyone else
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I don't mind Hughson when he isn't fellating the Canucks.
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04-14-2018, 03:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bigrangy
Announcers that are good
Ball
Cole
TSN guys
Announcers that are awful
Literally everyone else
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You don't like Cuthbert?
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04-14-2018, 03:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
I don't mind Hughson when he isn't fellating the Canucks.
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The Canucks guy doesn't sound bad either.
But yeah, I could really do without Romanuk or Randorf. They're not enjoyable to listen to.
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04-14-2018, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CedarMeter
You don't like Cuthbert?
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TSN guy.
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04-14-2018, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CedarMeter
You don't like Cuthbert?
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He's TSN.
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04-14-2018, 03:13 PM
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I’d prefer to listen to Cole call a game any day of the week over Romaniuk or Randorf!!
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04-14-2018, 03:13 PM
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I'm in the minority but I've never liked Cole. Especially on Toronto games.
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04-14-2018, 03:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
It was time for him to move on but I’m not surprised in the least that SN handled with the least amount of class possible. The man is a legend.
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Pretty much this.
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04-14-2018, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Joborule
He's TSN.
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Gotcha. He was doing the NBC broadcast last night for the Knights Kings game.
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