Official 2017-2018 NHL Thread v. Break the Ice

[jingle.boy]

Doc and Eddie O were a great tandem to listen to whenever I was traveling in the States, or picking up a US-feed.  Hoping things turn out for Eddie.  Doc is as good as it gets for US play-by-play... though I do recognize my exposure to different announcers is very limited.

[Jarlaxle]

Doc and Eddie O were a great tandem to listen to whenever I was traveling in the States, or picking up a US-feed.  Hoping things turn out for Eddie.  Doc is as good as it gets for US play-by-play... though I do recognize my exposure to different announcers is very limited.

Nobody compares to the Doc. For those in the US who watch hockey but aren't like seemingly every Canadian and know hockey as if you were playing in the womb, Doc perfectly toes the line between not babying the listeners by explaining things like nobody knows what is going on (like almost every other US play-by-play announcer does), and recognizing that many US viewers are new to the game and that there has to be some element of "teaching" the viewers.

[jingle.boy]

I think a few of the regular Canadian play-by-play crew also have US-based agreements.  Chris Cuthbert I think I heard on an NBC feed earlier this year, and I know Glenn Healey and Ray Ferraro do color (for NBC?).  As much as Pierre McGuire is a total fucking creep, I never had a problem with his in-game coverage... though he gets a too bombastic at times.

For me, Bob Cole will be the voice of hockey.  He was the #1 guy on HNIC from the time I can remember watching it, and is still doing the odd game here and there when there are multiple Canadian home games scheduled on the same day.  Jim Hughson is now anchoring the play-by-play roster... that guy has been around since the late 80s too.

[Jarlaxle]

Sorry, I should have said compared to American team-feeds, not national coverage. Cuthbert is also really good, but Glenn Healey should not have a job in hockey. I agree with you on Pierre, he is super knowledgeable, but sometimes he gets a bit cringey, but overall I think he does a good job. I've always thought he would make a great GM, and I know he's interviewed plenty of times for open GM positions.

But god do I dislike Jim Hughson. His banter seems forced, and he repeats the same calls over and over again, he says (or at least used to) "he shoots the puck intentionally wide" so many times each game that I could no longer watch him. Personally, I think Gord Miller and Ray Ferraro are the absolute gold standard for play-by-play and color. Miller's calls are so exciting and passionate, and Ferraro has the ability to not need to hear his voice all the time and slow down to really think about what wants to say and say it in an articulate and knowledgeable manner. This is why it is such a treat to watch the World Juniors every year when they work together.

[Snow Dog]

As much as Pierre McGuire is a total fucking creep...

Understatement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i5zXLZHGI4

[jingle.boy]

As much as Pierre McGuire is a total fucking creep...

Understatement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i5zXLZHGI4

Knew exactly what that was before I even clicked it.  That's the kind of shit that you can't unsee.  I think Dutch still has nightmares about it.

[romdrums]

Also this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofmR1Gpkhpw

[Anguyen92]

Pierre McGuire had an orgasm over this save, and quite frankly, when you look at it, you can almost say that you don't blame his reaction.  Almost.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WotDeGtaScs

[TheCountOfNYC]

Pierre McGuire had an orgasm over this save, and quite frankly, when you look at it, you can almost say that you don't blame his reaction.  Almost.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WotDeGtaScs

That save was ridiculous.

[gmillerdrake]

Talk about getting dicked on a non goalie interference call? Geez.

[TAC]

Talk about getting dicked on a non goalie interference call? Geez.

Like clockwork!

I actually missed the goal as I was having dinner, but while I was ironing, they mentioned a coaches challenge on the goal, and I knew there'd be a post on DTF from a certain person.

Sure enough I turn DTF on and there it is!

[gmillerdrake]

Talk about getting dicked on a non goalie interference call? Geez.

Like clockwork!

I actually missed the goal as I was having dinner, but while I was ironing, they mentioned a coaches challenge on the goal, and I knew there'd be a post on DTF from a certain person.

Sure enough I turn DTF on and there it is!

It was horrid D by the Blues that led to the goal but please watch the play. Pretty clear cut interference

[KevShmev]

Well, you won't see a more blatant goalie interference, yet the goal still counted.  Similar to how no one knows what a catch is anymore in the NFL, I have no idea what goalie interference in the NHL is (that same play could happen tomorrow and be called goalie interference).

[King Postwhore]

I missed it.

[TAC]

They were explaining it on our broadcast that because it was a rebound situation, the same rules don't apply. I mean Debrusk totally cleared Allen out, albeit incidentally.

[gmillerdrake]

They were explaining it on our broadcast that because it was a rebound situation, the same rules don't apply. I mean Debrusk totally cleared Allen out, albeit incidentally.

    If by incidentally you mean he was untouched and pushed Allen seven foot out of the goalie crease then yeah.....incidentally

[TAC]

Well, with the Superbowl looming, it's never to early to start getting calls!

[gmillerdrake]

Well, with the Superbowl looming, it's never to early to start getting calls!

I don’t think the Pats ‘getting a call’ will Be an issue. 

[gmillerdrake]

   thank you NHL. Love it when a horse shit call costs your team a game.....at least (1) point in this case.

[King Postwhore]

Well, with the Superbowl looming, it's never to early to start getting calls!

Holy shit dude.

[jingle.boy]

I'm gonna side with the Blues fans here.... Allen was conveniently nudged way out of the crease, and never had the opportunity to get back into the crease to be in position.

Here's the pendulum swinging the other way now ... after the couple of band calls disallowing goals before the All-Star break, refs were told *not* to look for a reason to disallow a goal, so it's going to take something super egregious to call back a goal.  I now see the benefit of all goalie challenges being handled centrally by one team of officials - it's really the only way to ensure consistency for something subjective.

[jingle.boy]

Leafs v Bruins tonight

[King Postwhore]

BRING IT ON!!

*Grabs hammer*

[jingle.boy]

[Dittomist]

Considering the shocking turn of events last time, I think it would be so exciting if the Bruins met the Maple Leafs in the first round

[TAC]

I think the matchup is inevitable this year.

[TheCountOfNYC]

Two bad hits by Nashville in 30 seconds. No penalties. What a joke.

[gmillerdrake]

Two bad hits by Nashville in 30 seconds. No penalties. What a joke.

That’s a typical game against them. What’s even better is the pick play they run when entering the offensive zone that is interference every time. Never a call....it was so bad last year in the playoffs national commentators were laughing about it.

[jingle.boy]

Two bad hits by Nashville in 30 seconds. No penalties. What a joke.

First one... for sure.  Second one... maybe a 1/2 a second too late, but I don't think the Nashville player either saw the pass, or could stop the hit - he was pretty committed to making it with the Ranger player coming out from behind the net.

I think the matchup is inevitable this year.

It's a virtual certainty, and the Bs will have home ice advantage.     It's gonna take a big slump by either Tampa or Boston for this not to be a 1st round matchup.  I'm liking the fact that Boston is using up all their good play now.  I'd rather see the Leafs get streak-y in April.   

[TAC]

   I'm liking the fact that Boston is using up all their good play now.  I'd rather see the Leafs get streak-y in April.   

Yeah, that's the fear.
In his last 20 games Rask is 18-0-2 with a 1.58GAA and a 9.43 S%. WTF??

NO way he's that good!

The thing about this streak is that they have really been the better team in most of these games.
I mean, I know I sound like a homer, but I'm shocked at how this has gone.

And while David Backes has only played in 33 games this season due to colon surgery, the Bruins have only lost 3 games in regulation with him in the lineup.

[jingle.boy]

Well, I haven't seen the other 19 games, but they were definitely the better team last night.  The were swarming the Leafs like a hive of bees.  No one could get any space... it seemed like where ever the puck was, there was ALWAYS 2 or more black jerseys there within 2 seconds.  And that paddle save Rask made on Bozak was sick.  If they score there to go up 2-1, it might've changed the complexion of the period/game.  Bergeron and Chara did an A+ job against Matthews.

Hopefully the B's cool off a bit before April, otherwise the Leafs will be golfing by the start of May.

[TAC]

Two bad hits by Nashville in 30 seconds. No penalties. What a joke.

I only saw the Vesey hit on On The Fly this morning, but all I would say is, "Keep your head up, son.".

  The were swarming the Leafs like a hive of bees. 

They've been like that for most of this streak.

Now 3-1 without Marchand.

[jingle.boy]

Solid bounce-back by the Leafs after their shellacking at the hands of the Bruins on Saturday.  Glad to see Andersen didn't take too much damage with the skate to the helmet, but even still, McElhinney has been a fantastic backup.  On soft goal, but about a 1/2 dozen 4* saves when the game was still in reach for the Ducks.

Oilers came up big time too... which was nice to see since the Bolts have an upcoming stop in Toronto.  Maybe they're not so invincible.

3 weeks to trade deadline.  Rumours are starting.

[TAC]

   Glad to see Andersen didn't take too much damage with the skate to the helmet, 

That was scary.

Oilers came up big time too... 

That goal by McDavid was ridiculous from the odd angle. 4 goals? Wow!!

[jingle.boy]

   Glad to see Andersen didn't take too much damage with the skate to the helmet, 

That was scary.

Visions of Clint Malarchuk. 

Oilers came up big time too... 

That goal by McDavid was ridiculous from the odd angle. 4 goals? Wow!!

Sic.  Just sic.