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David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts 2m 2 minutes ago
Glenn Healy gone. Was told it was for financial reasons source says.

Looks like we need an update:

http://isglennhealyfiredyet.com/

Also, I've said it before, but Healy really is my most disliked on-air personality. Some people are sometimes factually wrong, don't offer insight, etc. That's fine, I don't really care that much. Healy's a different breed entirely. He says things that are without thought. He mostly relies on hyperbole to make his points and usually in a negative way. He constantly brings down the entire broadcast around him in a way that I don't think anyone can. I'm glad to see him gone.

 

[Fata1moose]

Can NBC get rid of milbury next?

Please, he is so awful.

 

[Chris R]

That always felt like a gimmick and never really added much of significance to the broadcast.

What will Pierre do now that he no longer has a loop hole to get past Sid's restraining order?

 

[Syrinx]

Can NBC get rid of milbury next?

Would do unholy things to make this happen.

 

[Kave_Man]

David Shoalts ‏@dshoalts 2m 2 minutes ago
Glenn Healy gone. Was told it was for financial reasons source says.


Also, the Canucks bought out Higgins.

Man, that is really straining my "don't cheer for ppl losing their jobs" rule.

*eyebrow twitches*

PJ stock gone too

Oh my.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

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Source says add Billy Jaffe, P.J. Stock, Chantel Desjardins, Corey Hirsch to list of departed. Ron MacLean's return official later today.

I actually liked Corey Hirsch. Wow

 

[Smiley90]

MESSI DIED FOR THIS

 

[imBask]

oh no... Chantal is gone too guys

no more "Back to you Chantal"

 

[Coldnoodle]

my dick is rock hard.

 

[DopeyFish]

Sportsnet wants to get into the game of thrones action

 

[Kave_Man]

oh no... Chantal is gone too guys

no more "Back to you Chantal"

Her sacrifice will be remembered.

 

[Zombie James]

Oh thank fuck I don't have to hear Healy go on and on about Carey Price's trophies anymore.

 

[yyzjohn]

my dick is rock hard.

Go on...

 

[imBask]

let's all remember the time he said something dumb about Coyotes legend Pavel Datsyuk

 

[Cake Boss]

oh no... Chantal is gone too guys

no more "Back to you Chantal"

Will get picked up by TSN just like Andi.

 

[Line_HTX]

MESSI DIED FOR THIS

This is complete Injustica all because of Ronaldo.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Oh thank fuck I don't have to hear Healy go on and on about Carey Price's trophies anymore.

You know what?

I'm glad about that too.

 

[MetatronM]

Day 1 in Westchester for Buchnevich

 

[imBask]

Laraque is saying stuff on the radio right now and... I agree with him?!

Apparently Bergevin compared Shaw to Gallagher, so he opened the door for his agent to say "well Gallagher makes 3.75M, and Shaw won 2 cups... we want 4M+"

 

[zroid]

I actually liked Corey Hirsch. Wow

Same. And Kelly Hrudey. Not because they're good analysts but they just aren't as self-important as the other asshats on the broadcast.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Same. And Kelly Hrudey. Not because they're good analysts but they just aren't as self-important as the other asshats on the broadcast.

Hrudey is fine, He's not as obnoxious as Healy or Kypreos.

 

[BigJonsson]

Doug McLean needs to go

 

[zroid]

Doug McLean needs to go

The Sportsnet Garbo rankings are

1) Healy
2) MacLean
3) Kypreos

 

[Dubbedinenglish]

@MolinariPG: Dominik Uher is the Penguins' only RFA-to-be who will get a qualifying offer. Justin Schultz, among others, will not.

Free to go to the Ducks

 

[Fata1moose]

Day 1 in Westchester for Buchnevich

That's not Ranger's star defenseman Nick Holden.

 

[zroid]

Here's the full press release

Jun 27, 2016
Ron MacLean Returns to Host Hockey Night in Canada, Alongside David Amber
– Panelists Friedman, Hrudey, and Kypreos back in-studio Saturday nights –
– Millard continues hosting Wednesday Night Hockey with panelists Friedman and Doug MacLean –
– MacLean and Slone visit 24 communities for Year 3 of Rogers Hometown Hockey, Sunday nights –

TORONTO (June 27, 2016) For more than 30 years, Ron MacLean has been a cornerstone of Hockey Night in Canada, and today Sportsnet announced he is returning to host hockey’s biggest night alongside David Amber. MacLean will host Game 1 on Saturday nights with Amber hosting Game 2, and together they will guide Canadians through all of Hockey Night in Canada’s memorable moments and greatest stories.

MacLean will continue to host Coach’s Corner with Don Cherry in the first intermission of Game 1. Following his hosting duties on Saturday nights, MacLean will head out to 24 communities across the country to host Rogers Hometown Hockey with Tara Slone on Sundays throughout the season.

“The impact Ron has had on the game and in communities across the country is immeasurable. Hockey fans, young and old, have a deep connection with him,” said Scott Moore, President of Sportsnet & NHL Properties, Rogers. “David is one of the top sports broadcasters in North America, with a long and impressive resume from both sides of the border. He’s earned this coveted role. With Ron and David at the helm, it’s the perfect mix for hockey’s biggest night.”

Amber has been a reporter with Hockey Night in Canada for the past five years. He has nearly 20 years of sports broadcast experience in both Canada and the U.S., including eight years as anchor and reporter with ESPN, as well as covering four Olympic Games and a two-year stint hosting NHL On The Fly.

“Hockey Night in Canada is a tradition unlike anything else in this country. It’s part of our national DNA, and so is Ron. It’s a balance of giving our fans what they want and evolving the broadcasts to keep them fresh,” said Moore.
After hosting Hockey Night in Canada for the past two seasons, George Stroumboulopoulos will depart the company to explore new creative opportunities.

“George is an extremely versatile and creative broadcaster and we value the contributions he made to Hockey Night in Canada. We look forward to seeing what his next great project will be,” said Moore. “We are continually evaluating and evolving our broadcasts to deliver the best experience for fans.”

Panelists Elliotte Friedman, Kelly Hrudey, and Nick Kypreos join MacLean and Amber in-studio Saturday nights. Daren Millard continues to host Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey, alongside panelists Friedman and Doug MacLean.

“As part of our evolution, we will deliver more consistency each night of the week for our national NHL broadcasts. When fans tune in, they will know who they are going to see,” said Moore.

More details regarding Sportsnet’s 2016-17 NHL coverage will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

[Smiley90]

Free to go to the Ducks

:lol

that's STANLEY CUP WINNER Justin Schultz for you.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Here's the full press release

Ron and David Amber.

I like it.

Hrudey, Kypreos, Friedman and Amber sounds good. Would Have liked someone other than Kypreos but whatever.

 

[zroid]

:lol

that's STANLEY CUP WINNER Justin Schultz for you.

He'll fit in well under STANLEY CUP WINNER Randy Carlyle

 

[Heretic]

screw you guys!

 

[Calamari41]

He'll fit in well under STANLEY CUP WINNER Randy Carlyle

Leafs fans have resorted to making fun of a team and its coach who has won a Stanley Cup for that team. Is this rock bottom? Or will Carlyle's next Cup with the Ducks be rock bottom?

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

Schultz did play pretty well in the final, an we cant afford to keep him. He has a chance to be really relevant moving forward. Or go back to edmonton style

 

[MultiJhonny]

ITALIA!!!

 

[MetatronM]

Rangers who did not receive qualifying offers: Luke Adam, Michael St. Croix, Chris McCarthy, Josh Nichols, Mike Kantor, Sam Noreau

Yawn.

 

[zroid]

Leafs fans have resorted to making fun of a team and its coach who has won a Stanley Cup for that team. Is this rock bottom? Or will Carlyle's next Cup with the Ducks be rock bottom?

usually when a team goes from a top 3 coach in the league to a bottom 3 coach in the league it's worthy of a little gentle ribbing

 

[Smiley90]

Rangers who did not receive qualifying offers: Luke Adam, Michael St. Croix, Chris McCarthy, Josh Nichols, Mike Kantor, Sam Noreau

Yawn.

I think the only name of those I've even heard of is Luke Adam. Didn't he use to play for the Sabres or sth?

 

[Calamari41]

usually when a team goes from a top 3 coach in the league to a bottom 3 coach in the league it's worthy of a little gentle ribbing

Hiring Randy Carlyle was a slam dunk and I'll hear none of this propaganda you're selling

 

[Heretic]

Wow at the Italy vs Spain match.

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

Hope Higgins finds a team. His contract was quite reasonable when he signed it, but he hasn't been the same since his 100th bout of mono.

Sportsnet wants to get into the game of thrones action

I guess you could say there were some

Spoiler

wild fires today.

 

[imBask]

Higgins is a 3rd - 4th liner right?!

 

[MetatronM]

I think the only name of those I've even heard of is Luke Adam. Didn't he use to play for the Sabres or sth?

That's the one.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Higgins is a 3rd - 4th liner right?!

I wouldn't want him back. He was a Hab before.

 

[MultiJhonny]

Pikmas destruction of Spain continues

 

[imBask]

I wouldn't want him back. He was a Hab before.

yeah don't worry I remember those dark days, at some point the future of the captaincy was between him and Komisarek.

Apparently he got his shit together though

I still don't want him, we already have too many Higgins

 

[Coldnoodle]

Spain dead.

 

[Calamari41]

Pikmas destruction of Spain continues

We have to consider where to send him next. A weapon like this can't be left idle for long.

Pikma, are you good for a few months in Iran?

 

[Red_Man]

Glenn Healy gone from HNiC?

I never want to wake up from this dream.

 

[shadowkat]

This is some drama in Overwatch

 

[MetatronM]

Renaud Lavoie ‏@renlavoietva 54s 54 seconds ago
#senators Alex Chiasson didn't receive his QO yet. He could be traded before the deadline for QO's at 5pm. #tvasports

 

[zroid]

So.. ESPN sent out a release for its World Cup coverage plans

NHL studio analyst Barry Melrose, SportsCenter anchors Steve Levy and John Buccigross and former NHL goalie Kevin Weekes will call ESPN’s telecasts of the World Cup of Hockey 2016 at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre from September 17 – October 1.

A minimum of 16 games (17 if the final goes three) will be televised.

In addition, Hall of Famers and former NHLers Chris Chelios and Brett Hull will join ESPN to provide studio analysis and work with hosts John Saunders, Adnan Virk and John Buccigross. Leah Hextall will serve as an ice-level reporter for each game. SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn will provide features.

Mark Gross, ESPN senior vice president production and remote events, said, “ESPN’s commentator team brings together a stellar combination of hockey knowledge and experience from Hall of Famers to seasoned play-by-play voices, analysts, reporters and hosts. The World Cup of Hockey 2016 will feature the best players from around the world and will create an environment of international competition and pride in country. Our team of commentators will capture that emotion and provide in-depth analysis from diverse perspectives that fans at home expect.”

Melrose and Levy will call all of Team USA’s games as well as both semifinals and the best-of-three finals. The duo has reported from every Stanley Cup Final since 1994.

Buccigross and Weekes will call the remaining games. Hull, Chelios, Saunders, Virk and Buccigross will work in the studio during the tournament.