What a debut season for PBP Jon Abbott

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by zukes

The puck is “knuckling” several times a game too, but all in all, way better than I’d hoped after losing Ball

With Ball it was "one more time".

[camm13]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

With Ball it was "one more time".

Ball also had "cooler heads will prevail", and "this might be icing, and it is!"

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Cowboy89

Not strange at all. Familiarity and comfort are pretty key for the soundtrack of your favorite team. In the same way that Dan Shulman's voice signifies to me light warm summer evenings with the Blue Jays game on in the background, I was impressed with how quickly Jon's call became that for cozy winter evenings in front of the fireplace watching the Flames. Good work Jon!

This thread is refreshing, usually we're nitpicky on media. Glad to see people throw some recognition Jon's way. The world would be a better place if people were told more when they are appreciated!

Yeah, you nailed it actually. he's not Rick Ball yet, but he has a "ahh, time for a Flames game" comfort to his game calls. And that's the most important part of being a PBP guy, imo.

[VilleN]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Lol at Ball leaving for the smoldering trainwreck that is the Blackhawks. Have fun with that bro.

Abbott has been solid. Seamless fit.

Pretty sure he is having a lot of fun with his bigger pay cheque.