08-27-2018, 10:16 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Sportsnet releases Flames broadcast schedule and broadcast team
http://media.sportsnet.ca/2018/08/ca...s-this-season/
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Play-by-play veteran Rick Ball returns to the Flames broadcast booth alongside analyst Kelly Hrudey. Seasoned analyst Cassie Campbell-Pascall will also contribute to the Flames call during select broadcasts throughout the season. New host Ryan Leslie rounds out Sportsnet’s broadcast team, providing exclusive insight and interviews from Calgary and on the road.
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Eric Francis @EricFrancis
Excited to announce I have joined Sportsnet full-time as a Senior columnist and TV analyst. I will remain in Calgary, focusing on the Flames and continuing my role on the broadcasts at home, while also traveling more with the team. Pumped join the talented Sportsnet team.
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08-27-2018, 10:19 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Jah Chalgary
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Lol this was the new top-secret job Francis couldn't comment on?
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08-27-2018, 10:21 AM
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#3
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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So plenty for everyone to complain about broadcast wise during the season. Something for everyone.
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08-27-2018, 10:22 AM
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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I'm not as anti-Francis as most (though his Monahan drive by was nuts last year). Either way I'm glad this means way less Spector pretending to be an objective western voice covering the Flames.
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08-27-2018, 10:25 AM
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Resident Videologist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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Boo to Francis.
But I'm really happy that Rick Ball is with us for at least another year. Seems like only a matter of time before he gets a national promotion.
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08-27-2018, 10:25 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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Pretty much our dream scenario. I know people complain about Cassie, but she's good in spot duty and the rest of the team is top tier. Francis is a willnot we just can't shake off.
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08-27-2018, 10:27 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Did a quick count (which might not be right):
8 games on Sportsnet Nationally
13 games on HNIC Nationally
16 games on Sportsnet One Nationally
4 games on Sportsnet 360 nationally
38 games on SN-West regionally
5 games on SN Flames regionally
Last edited by sureLoss; 08-27-2018 at 10:42 AM.
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08-27-2018, 10:30 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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39 national games, 43 regional. Same as the Oilers.
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08-27-2018, 10:38 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Just keep the Calgary Sun style sensationalism out of the Flames broadcasts Francis and we will be A-ok.
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08-27-2018, 10:41 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sector 7-G
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I feel like Francis will bearable on Sportsnet. He can't rock the boat too much like he could with the Sun.
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08-27-2018, 10:42 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SW Calgary
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I'll give him an honest chance but not thrilled at the idea of possibly hearing his opinion even more than before.
Glad the rest of the team is largely the same and excited to see more of Leslie
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08-27-2018, 10:44 AM
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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Strange he would take that job what with his inside knowledge that the team is Houston bound within a few years.
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08-27-2018, 10:47 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Sounds like Francis will be our version of Spector
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08-27-2018, 11:01 AM
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CP Gamemaster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: The Gary
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Originally Posted by Otto-matic
I feel like Francis will bearable on Sportsnet. He can't rock the boat too much like he could with the Sun.
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What's really stopping him from being another Damien Cox?
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08-27-2018, 11:28 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sector 7-G
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Originally Posted by Mazrim
What's really stopping him from being another Damien Cox?
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From what I can recall he wasn't that bad when doing the on air segments. Its just his Sun articles that sucked.
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08-27-2018, 11:47 AM
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bingo
I'm not as anti-Francis as most (though his Monahan drive by was nuts last year). Either way I'm glad this means way less Spector pretending to be an objective western voice covering the Flames.
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This is my take exactly. I actually think that Francis is a good analyst, and most of the time I found myself very appreciative of his participation in the between-period segments. His Monahan comments were nothing short of bizarre, but also really stuck out as a completely outlier from his intermission discussions. This pleases me.
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08-27-2018, 03:06 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by Otto-matic
From what I can recall he wasn't that bad when doing the on air segments. Its just his Sun articles that sucked.
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Tv, radio, written, doesn't matter
Ef = NG
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08-27-2018, 03:46 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: The Armpit of BC: Trail
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What did Francis say about Monahan? I must have missed it at the time.
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08-27-2018, 05:07 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Van Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trailer Fire
What did Francis say about Monahan? I must have missed it at the time.
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No drive, lack of passion. When he was actually playing through all of his injuries.
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08-27-2018, 07:40 PM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Jun 2011
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maybe a dumb question, does Sportsnet Now blackout Flames broadcasts in Northern Alberta?
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