[PGT] Flames 5 Devils 4 SO WIN

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by AC

She isn't working every game, just the ones when Hrudey is doing HNIC on the weekends. Hrudey worked the Flames game before this one, vs Pittsburgh.

+ travel. Kelly only works Monday to Thursday games. Which is typically two games a week.

[Matty81]

Like anybody who is new at their job I am sure Cassie will improve at doing color though I agree she hasn't been the strongest so far.

I like Hrudey a lot, just how self-depreciating he is an a world of egos - but if they had to get a new color guy they should pick an ex-flame with personality like Rhett Warrener. From my end the whole job is to liven up the broadcast and inject a bit of analysis and humor.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Beninho

I watch the games on mute now because I can't stand listening to Cassie Campbell, she is awful and of course Sportsnet now has her working every Flames game. She needs to go and Hrudley needs to come back.

How do people become this invested in broadcasters? Most of the time I am not even listening to what they are saying—it is just background noise that creates a pleasing familiarity for me while watching the games.

I honestly could not even form an opinion about whether or not Cassie Campell is a great colour commentator, but I sure as hell am certain that she is not "awful." These opinions are so over-the-top.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Like anybody who is new at their job I am sure Cassie will improve at doing color though I agree she hasn't been the strongest so far.

I like Hrudey a lot, just how self-depreciating he is an a world of egos - but if they had to get a new color guy they should pick an ex-flame with personality like Rhett Warrener. From my end the whole job is to liven up the broadcast and inject a bit of analysis and humor.

Is there anyone who does this well? I honestly can't think of any colour commentators off hand that I would consider "humorous." Those that seem like they might be trying to be (Cory Hirsch comes to mind) are more distracting and obnoxious than anything.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Is there anyone who does this well? I honestly can't think of any colour commentators off hand that I would consider "humorous." Those that seem like they might be trying to be (Cory Hirsch comes to mind) are more distracting and obnoxious than anything.

Rick Ball and Kelly Hrudey are the perfect example of injecting a little humor and a "human" aspect to their broadcasts without overdoing it. They make you feel like you're sitting at a table with them at the bar yet remain top class professional in their game presentation.

Their chemistry is just excellent, and this is due to a combination of humility, confidence and skill.

[Matty81]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Rick Ball and Kelly Hrudey are the perfect example of injecting a little humor and a "human" aspect to their broadcasts without overdoing it. They make you feel like you're sitting at a table with them at the bar yet remain top class professional in their game presentation.

Their chemistry is just excellent, and this is due to a combination of humility, confidence and skill.

This... it's about being a pro but telling a story once in a while and just being themselves. I find some baseball guys do it well too... it's almost like a dry sense of humor and lighter stuff that doesn't get too subjective or take away from the game.

When you have a guy like Gene Principe or John Garrett trying super hard for me it crosses the line into being hammy.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Bunk

Just watch that play again by Johnny to spring Ferland on the breakaway that led to the penalty shot. Pure wizardry.

After watching that streamable of the Johnny pass to Ferland for Ferland’s goal, I think that play is just as wizardry. Certainly a few highlights from that game for AC’s highlights videos

Both of those passes belong on any “top plays of the month” list. Just fantastic.

[Max Cow Disease]

Yeah Johnny’s move on Ferland’s goal blew me away. How many NHL players end up successfully making that play right there?

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

After watching that streamable of the Johnny pass to Ferland for Ferland’s goal, I think that play is just as wizardry. Certainly a few highlights from that game for AC’s highlights videos

Both of those passes belong on any “top plays of the month” list. Just fantastic.

Even boring goal leech Monahan had a couple between the legs and behind the back passes last night.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

How do people become this invested in broadcasters? Most of the time I am not even listening to what they are saying—it is just background noise that creates a pleasing familiarity for me while watching the games.

I honestly could not even form an opinion about whether or not Cassie Campell is a great colour commentator, but I sure as hell am certain that she is not "awful." These opinions are so over-the-top.

There’s a thread where people mostly just complain about the anthem singer. When I said some people get too caught up in minutiae this isn’t exactly what I mean, but I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if a thread popped up about the best usher at the dome.

[Southside]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

There’s a thread where people mostly just complain about the anthem singer. When I said some people get too caught up in minutiae this isn’t exactly what I mean, but I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if a thread popped up about the best usher at the dome.

His name escapes me at the moment, but the usher with long white hair that works section 105 is easily the best.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

After watching that streamable of the Johnny pass to Ferland for Ferland’s goal, I think that play is just as wizardry. Certainly a few highlights from that game for AC’s highlights videos

Both of those passes belong on any “top plays of the month” list. Just fantastic.

And that's why they put up 4 in regulation. Players skated to dangerous places and another player (well, Gaudreau) got the puck to them there.

The low danger, predictable, perimeter chances were precisely why they were scoring 1-2 a game for a stretch there.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

And that's why they put up 4 in regulation. Players skated to dangerous places and another player (well, Gaudreau) got the puck to them there.

The low danger, predictable, perimeter chances were precisely why they were scoring 1-2 a game for a stretch there.

I was at the game, and was quite surprised that Gaudreau wasn’t a star. He was the best player on the ice, and it wasn’t close.

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

How do people become this invested in broadcasters? Most of the time I am not even listening to what they are saying—it is just background noise that creates a pleasing familiarity for me while watching the games.

I honestly could not even form an opinion about whether or not Cassie Campell is a great colour commentator, but I sure as hell am certain that she is not "awful." These opinions are so over-the-top.

It's not what she says that is awful it's her voice and delivery. It's not because she's a woman either, she just doesn't have good voice for TV commentary. Compare Campbell with Doris Burke, who commentates NBA games, and you will see the difference. Campbell is an amatuer and commentating a game well takes some level of expertise. I'm not judging her hockey knowledge, as it's far greater than mine, just don't like her voice or delivery.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Beninho

It's not what she says that is awful it's her voice and delivery. It's not because she's a woman either, she just doesn't have good voice for TV commentary. Compare Campbell with Doris Burke, who commentates NBA games, and you will see the difference. Campbell is an amatuer and commentating a game well takes some level of expertise. I'm not judging her hockey knowledge, as it's far greater than mine, just don't like her voice or delivery.

Campbell-Pascal is fine. You gain expertise by doing, which is what Rogers is giving her the oppurtunity to do.

I was at the game, so I didn’t get all of the commentary, but watching various highlights, her commentary is insightful. Does it need a bit more polishing? Sure, and I hope Rogers continues to give her that oppurtunity.

[You Need a Thneed]

The 3 shootout goal scorers from last night are the only 3 players leaguewide that have 2 shootout goals on the season.

[Max Cow Disease]

As a goalie, Monahan just isn’t the guy you want in front of you with the puck in the slot. Must be one of the more dangerous dudes league-wide in that spot.

[Anduril]

Originally Posted by Max Cow Disease

As a goalie, Monahan just isn’t the guy you want in front of you with the puck in the slot. Must be one of the more dangerous dudes league-wide in that spot.

Elite level Ryan Smyth.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Beninho

It's not what she says that is awful it's her voice and delivery. It's not because she's a woman either, she just doesn't have good voice for TV commentary. Compare Campbell with Doris Burke, who commentates NBA games, and you will see the difference. Campbell is an amatuer and commentating a game well takes some level of expertise. I'm not judging her hockey knowledge, as it's far greater than mine, just don't like her voice or delivery.

Campbell-Pascal’s voice and delivery are not “awful.” This isn’t colour by Gilbert Godfrey, for God’s sake.

Again, for what it is, the quality of colour in a hockey broadcast is pretty difficult to mess up, and certainly not worth this much attention or frustration.

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

How do people become this invested in broadcasters? Most of the time I am not even listening to what they are saying—it is just background noise that creates a pleasing familiarity for me while watching the games.

I honestly could not even form an opinion about whether or not Cassie Campell is a great colour commentator, but I sure as hell am certain that she is not "awful." These opinions are so over-the-top.

Lol pretty sure I've heard you whine about the Oilers broadcasters a tonne.

Guess only if it doesn't bother you then it's fine.