09-21-2021, 12:04 PM
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Jim Hughson retires after 42-year broadcasting career
https://twitter.com/user/status/1440360287375220746
I thought Hughson had an excellent voice for the game. Grew up hearing him as the commentator for EA's NHL series. He'll be missed.
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09-21-2021, 12:06 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Congrats on amazing career!
Would be lying though if I said this didn't make me happy. Have never liked his work and his blatant Canucks homerism
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09-21-2021, 12:09 PM
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Congrats on amazing career!
Would be lying though if I said this didn't make me happy. Have never liked his work and his blatant Canucks homerism
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I get what you are saying, but Hughson's call in Game 6 in 2015 was legendary. He could turn the homerism off when needed, and when he did he was fantastic.
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09-21-2021, 12:12 PM
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#5
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Kelowna, BC
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one of my favourite play-by-play calls he ever made was when the av's were playing the canucks.
jeff finger of the avalanche got a breakaway and jim blurts out.... "and there goes Finger up the middle on Luongo!!!"
there was an awkward silence in the room, my friends and i all looked at each other and then burst out laughing.
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09-21-2021, 12:12 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: the dark side of Sesame Street
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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
We will always have “Great save, Tanev!”
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"Take THAT, Ben Eager!"
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09-21-2021, 12:13 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Condolences to the Vancouver Canucks and their fans.
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09-21-2021, 12:15 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: victoria
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Thank god the homer calls for the Canucks will cone to an end!
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09-21-2021, 12:17 PM
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Franchise Player
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When he wasn't broadcasting Canucks games, he was one of the best. I imagine as a Canucks fan, he was just as appreciated.
Hope he enjoys retirement.
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09-21-2021, 12:20 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SW Ontario
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I liked him but he got way too concerned with line match-ups in his later years.
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09-21-2021, 12:25 PM
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Franchise Player
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Too bad, once he moved to national (rather than Vancouver games only) his true talent level really shined thru.
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09-21-2021, 12:32 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Park Hyatt Tokyo
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Does this mean more Romanuk, or do they move someone like Ball to National? Is the addition of Cuthbert last year sufficient to handle all the games?
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09-21-2021, 12:33 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Suprised he’s hanging them up so soon! He’s likely moving on to something more important in his life. All the best Jim!
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09-21-2021, 12:34 PM
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CP Gamemaster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: The Gary
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This is suprising. I thought the combo of Cuthbert and Hughson would have been an great national play-by-play team for Sportsnet.
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09-21-2021, 12:35 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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Originally Posted by Skyceman
Suprised he’s hanging them up so soon! He’s likely moving on to something more important in his life. All the best Jim!
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Yeah that seems young for a broadcaster to retire. Also hard to believe he's been doing it for 42 years though!
So, how long did Bob Cole call play for? 98 years?
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09-21-2021, 12:37 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by topfiverecords
Does this mean more Romanuk, or do they move someone like Ball to National? Is the addition of Cuthbert last year sufficient to handle all the games?
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I don't think Romanuk is around anymore. Perhaps Harnarayan Singh?
EDIT: confirmed - Romanuk hasn't been with Sportsnet since 2018.
Last edited by PeteMoss; 09-21-2021 at 12:39 PM.
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09-21-2021, 12:38 PM
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#17
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Franchise Player
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Ball will go National and we will get Cassie and Romanuk. Yuck.
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09-21-2021, 12:40 PM
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#18
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Park Hyatt Tokyo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PeteMoss
I don't think Romanuk is around anymore. Perhaps Harnarayan Singh?
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Yamamoooooooto!
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09-21-2021, 12:40 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: YYC
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Also grew up with him as the voice for EA NHL, and aside from his Canuck love he called the game in a passionate and exciting fashion. As a hockey fan that's all I can ask for.
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09-21-2021, 12:58 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Seems kind of early for a PBP guy. I wonder if he didn't feel comfortable traveling and working during the pandemic?
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