[News] Damien Cox becomes Sportsnet's lead NHL Insider: The Official SN Updates Thread

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Freidman seems really awkward to me too. I like him and his balanced and reasonable approach, and he seems to be a keen insider without acting pretentious like many others, but some times I find that he comes off as weird when interviewing people.

But then again, I tend to like PJ Stock and he seems almost universally disliked by people here, so maybe my taste in broadcasters is the problem.

I'm with you on PJ

[19Yzerman19]

Originally Posted by hwy19man

This is not Sportsnet worthy news but Drew Remenda

Good, he's not only a shameless homer but is hopelessly obnoxious while doing so. This is coming from someone who actually likes NESN broadcasts of Bruins games.

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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Freidman seems really awkward to me too. I like him and his balanced and reasonable approach, and he seems to be a keen insider without acting pretentious like many others, but some times I find that he comes off as weird when interviewing people.

But then again, I tend to like PJ Stock and he seems almost universally disliked by people here, so maybe my taste in broadcasters is the problem.

I think when Friedman was in the role of moderator on those panels it was a bad role for him. He seemed at times to try and play devils advocate to bring a different perspective and it didn't work. I think that role is much better for a broadcaster (ie Ron Maclean) who can just run the panel without also having to give an opinion.

Elliot is awesome on the radio and when he was doing solo pieces on CBC not sure the panel is the best role for him to have.

[nik-]

Friedman is a great reporter, but I don't find him a great analyst of the game. He's out of place when it comes to that, especially when he's on the panel with former players.

However with news, rumours, hot stove type stuff, he's awesome.

[saXon]

Originally Posted by nik-

Friedman is a great reporter, but I don't find him a great analyst of the game. He's out of place when it comes to that, especially when he's on the panel with former players.

However with news, rumours, hot stove type stuff, he's awesome.

If you watch, Friedman plays more of an insider role when on the panel. He dishes the trade info, the player info, the relationship between player and club info, trade secrets, the current news, etc, etc. He doesn't actually provide an insight as to how the game is being played at the moment.

It's a smart way to break up the monotony of in-game highlights and the opinion diarrhea of the ex-players arguing with each other on the panel.

[fatso]

I also think Friedman is great, and I hope he does well with his new contract.

One of the things I really like about him is when he proposes ideas or initiatives, he does just that: proposes them. He is not arrogant, obstinate, or condescending, but genuinely tries to encourage discussions by being thoughtful and thorough. He's also not afraid to theorize or speculate on things, and is also very clear about his intentions when doing so. The media could use more like him.

Side-note, perhaps it is mentioned here, but what is Pierre LeBrun up to? He is another great media-type who I think elevates any broadcast he's a part of.

[mile]

Originally Posted by saXon

It's a smart way to break up the monotony of in-game highlights and the opinion diarrhea of the ex-players arguing with each other on the panel.

Yeah - Whenever PJ or Healy start raising their voices and getting into arguments Friedman is usually the guy calmly sitting there, probably embarrassed for one or both of them. It's not until a respected former coach or player is guest paneling that they stop.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by fatso

Side-note, perhaps it is mentioned here, but what is Pierre LeBrun up to? He is another great media-type who I think elevates any broadcast he's a part of.

I like him as well but he seems to have a pretty good gig on ESPN.

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally Posted by nobles_point

Everyone should be careful what they wish for. Lord knows they could pull Al Strachan off the scrap heap.

Al is a bit of a loon, but the Hot Stove was not the same w/o him and Duhatschek.

[jschick88]

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[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Al is a bit of a loon, but the Hot Stove was not the same w/o him and Duhatschek.

Oh the glory days of Al Strachan and Red Fisher on the hot stove lounge. I actually found both of them amusing and hilarious at times although I don't have a lot of use for Strachan especially.

[Northendzone]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Al is a bit of a loon, but the Hot Stove was not the same w/o him and Duhatschek.

come on - strachan v burke redux.......