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[jayswin]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Not sure a position gets more open scrutiny.

Lashback is sometimes earned (i.e. Francis), but a lot of times it's exacerbated by pre-existing prejudices.

Like what happened to Loubardias makes me a little sad because it kept him out of the job he really wanted ever since. That was frankly completely unfair.

The worst thing about Loubo was yeah there was some criticism well many liked him, but Sportsnet actually gave into one sociopathic fan online that was hyper-fixated and not well in terms of going after him.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Not sure a position gets more open scrutiny.

Lashback is sometimes earned (i.e. Francis), but a lot of times it's exacerbated by pre-existing prejudices.

Like what happened to Loubardias makes me a little sad because it kept him out of the job he really wanted ever since. That was frankly completely unfair.

I disagree with the bolded.

[mikeecho]

Originally Posted by iggyloob12

Fixed. Is there anyone besides Duhatschek who gets a consistent pass around these parts?

For the record, I never gave him a pass.

[Yeah_Baby]

It's been almost a day and I'm still annoyed someone suggested Mikk's analysis is better than Cassie Campbell's because Mikk's brother played professionally. Pretty gross stuff

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Also: Hi to Derek Wills, who lurks here.

Dude is a D-Bag

[dino7c]

I respect what these guys do...its a tough gig
we don't need any personal attacks in here
I suggest some of you put on some highlights and record yourself doing PBP, you might get a new appreciation for how hard it is

people can have their preferences but some of these comments are embarrassing

[GFG#1]

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

It's been almost a day and I'm still annoyed someone suggested Mikk's analysis is better than Cassie Campbell's because Mikk's brother played professionally. Pretty gross stuff

I definitely prefer Mikkelson over Campbell by a mile, although it has nothing to do with her brother, didn't even know she had a brother.

I kind of group Derek Wills and Cassie similar, they never seem to add any form of value to the conversation, I get not everyone is tuned into the team as much as others, and so you have to appeal to the masses, but it's like I know what those two are going to say before they say it.

Whereas I find Meghan offers new insight, usually backed up by stats, but it doesn't seem like she is just always repeating the same information.

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by dino7c

I respect what these guys do...its a tough gig
we don't need any personal attacks in here
I suggest some of you put on some highlights and record yourself doing PBP, you might get a new appreciation for how hard it is

people can have their preferences but some of these comments are embarrassing

It reminds me of people saying "I could do standup" then get on the stage buddy. It's harder than it looks.

Especially commentary about peoples voices. Talking for that period of time is hard on your voice. They sound bad because of wear and tear, its not an intentional choice.

[PuckSlap]

I actually was in radio and still do multimedia broadcasting.. You do need a good voice or at least somthing that is neutral. She passes now, but 15 years ago, not a chance in hell. She was hired to fill a diversity roll. She'd not good, she not bad, she's fine. Some people just can't seem to understand that this is the way things are now.

But please, stop lying to yourself, shes nothing special.

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[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by PuckSlap

I actually was in radio and still do multimedia broadcasting.. You do need a good voice or at least somthing that is neutral. She passes now, but 15 years ago, not a chance in hell. She was hired to fill a diversity roll. She'd not good, she not bad, she's fine. Some people just can't seem to understand that this is the way things are now.

But please, stop lying to yourself, shes nothing special.

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[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

Myself, I think Mikkelson was hired because she was the best, most qualified available person who would do this job for the pittance it pays while calling away games off a tv set.

Does that happen anywhere else? The local broadcast affiliate not sending PBP to call the games live.

Embarrassing.

[PuckSlap]

No. I guarantee you, no no she wasn't

No

She is very smart, knows the sports more than anyone at 960, yep. But Gretzky made a pretty bad coach. He was definitely the best player to set foot on the coyotes bench.

I think she can definitely do the job, but needs to work on her approach.

But don't lie and say she's best for the job. I could wake up from a drunken stopper and still list 10 others that would be better.

Sarah Crosbie, if she had an interest in the job, would be amazing, shes a pro, and at the time was looking for work.

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[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by PuckSlap

I actually was in radio and still do multimedia broadcasting.. You do need a good voice or at least somthing that is neutral. She passes now, but 15 years ago, not a chance in hell. She was hired to fill a diversity roll. She'd not good, she not bad, she's fine. Some people just can't seem to understand that this is the way things are now.

But please, stop lying to yourself, shes nothing special.

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I bet she can spell “role”.

[PuckSlap]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I bet she can spell “role”.

Ok

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[GioforPM]

You can tell NHL broadcasters are all over the diversity issue just by looking at all their crews and panels. Eye roll

[PuckSlap]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

You can tell NHL broadcasters are all over the diversity issue just by looking at all their crews and panels. Eye roll

Diversity for the sake of improving the product is good.

Diversity for the sake of appeasing a small group on twitter or X. Disney

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[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by PuckSlap

I actually was in radio and still do multimedia broadcasting.. You do need a good voice or at least somthing that is neutral. She passes now, but 15 years ago, not a chance in hell. She was hired to fill a diversity roll. She'd not good, she not bad, she's fine. Some people just can't seem to understand that this is the way things are now.

But please, stop lying to yourself, shes nothing special.

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What is with this recent trend of calling anyone with a different opinion a liar?

No one is lying to themselves.

I think she is terrific! And I am pretty confident that I am not lying to myself.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Dude is a D-Bag

I don't know about that. He seems nice & well mannered enough.

But the awkward homer energy is pervasive on the broadcast and round tables. It's reminiscent of the weird, delusional oiler personalities up north, and I hate the idea that we have a jock sniffer of our own.

Being just 20% less tone deaf with his takes would do wonders for the guy.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by PuckSlap

Diversity for the sake of improving the product is good.

Diversity for the sake of appeasing a small group on twitter or X. Disney

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Show your work.

[PuckSlap]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Show your work.

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