JustinZ Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 They try to give an Eastern Conference first round preview. It is so bad it's not even funny. They have no clue. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4064237&a...egoryid=2459791 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 It's one of those things that's you wanna keep watching only to see how bad it can get. Not only did they have two guys that knew so little about the teams that Sauders had to refer to Bruce Boudreau's nickname and ninor league stats to fill time, but the cameraman on the left rolled his rig into the shot around the one-minute mark. Total fail by all involved in filming this segment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdeselich88 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Was melrose there to talk about his love for the rangers? Oh and did anyone watch hockey night live? it looked like ken wanted to bash some heads in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) I give John Saunders some credit... he is Canadian, and actually played major division 1 college hockey... I think at Western Michigan if I'm not mistaken. He actually is a hockey fan. Edited April 14, 2009 by MadDog2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 their western conference preview was just as bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Facepainter Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Was that Wall-E that popped in there for a few seconds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I give John Saunders some credit... he is Canadian, and actually played major division 1 college hockey... I think at Western Michigan if I'm not mistaken. He actually is a hockey fan. He may have a hockey background, but he didn't show it. His idea of previewing the Caps/Rags series was to say "The Capitals shouldn't have any problems with the Rangers" and then talk about how great Ovechkin is and why they call Boudreau "Gabby." And they spent less than 10 seconds talking about the Devils/Canes series. Way to go in-depth, ESPN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Good or bad, ESPN has covered hockey a lot more over the past year, which is a surprise since it is the only sport it doesn't actually broadcast. They added LeBrun as a full-time hockey writer, and have 4 other guys who write about the sport. Hockey has found itself on the front page more in the last year than the past 3 years combined. Now the guys they have may not be good, but good on them for giving the sport any kind of effort when they have little benefit at the moment to push it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 With the slightly increased coverage, it still makes me think they'll be part of next year's TV pckg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friezenmy@#%off Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Good or bad, ESPN has covered hockey a lot more over the past year, which is a surprise since it is the only sport it doesn't actually broadcast. They added LeBrun as a full-time hockey writer, and have 4 other guys who write about the sport. Hockey has found itself on the front page more in the last year than the past 3 years combined.Now the guys they have may not be good, but good on them for giving the sport any kind of effort when they have little benefit at the moment to push it. saying the espn has given hockey more coverage is like saying si has a 10 page spread on the playoffs - it's a joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 With the slightly increased coverage, it still makes me think they'll be part of next year's TV pckg. NO THANKS. Espn is irrelevant and doesn't understand hockey enough to give it proper coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 NO THANKS. Espn is irrelevant and doesn't understand hockey enough to give it proper coverage. We're not gonna be happy with coverage in America, but ESPN is better than VS. Their cameras don't blow if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 We're not gonna be happy with coverage in America, but ESPN is better than VS. Their cameras don't blow if nothing else. I agree. A. It's on a channel a non-hockey fan doesn't even know it exists B. How do they expect to grow the game when the only people watching on VS. are already diehards? At least ESPN the average joe has a chance to flip through and watch it by chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I agree.A. It's on a channel a non-hockey fan doesn't even know it exists B. How do they expect to grow the game when the only people watching on VS. are already diehards? At least ESPN the average joe has a chance to flip through and watch it by chance. This is why we need to be on ESPN. It would only help hockey grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 in terms of GAME coverage, ESPN > VS .. i cant stand VS, they seem to always have awkward camera angles and on-screen facts that take up half the screen while the game is going on (remember the NHL youngstars game? there was like 4 or 5 breakaways VS missed, and they had a huge advertisement or some fact that took up half the screen the year before that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerfans Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 in terms of GAME coverage, ESPN > VS .. i cant stand VS, they seem to always have awkward camera angles and on-screen facts that take up half the screen while the game is going on (remember the NHL youngstars game? there was like 4 or 5 breakaways VS missed, and they had a huge advertisement or some fact that took up half the screen the year before that) Hmm... What would you rather watch: VS or FOX with the "glowing" puck in the mid 90s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I agree.A. It's on a channel a non-hockey fan doesn't even know it exists B. How do they expect to grow the game when the only people watching on VS. are already diehards? At least ESPN the average joe has a chance to flip through and watch it by chance. Sorry to disappoint you but, since leaving ESPN ratings are up for the NHL and game is growing in popularity. The Average Joe will never be a hockey fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Sorry to disappoint you but, since leaving ESPN ratings are up for the NHL and game is growing in popularity.The Average Joe will never be a hockey fan. That has more to do with Ovie, Cindy and Malkin than VS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 That has more to do with Ovie, Cindy and Malkin than VS ESPN had its shot to promote these type of players as well and didn't care. I am not saying I am enamored with VS, but don't make the mistake that ESPN is a force, because history proves that they aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 that was horrendous... You know its bad when they have to define the players theyre mentioning, i.e. guy lafleur and carey price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I agree.A. It's on a channel a non-hockey fan doesn't even know it exists B. How do they expect to grow the game when the only people watching on VS. are already diehards? At least ESPN the average joe has a chance to flip through and watch it by chance. Lets stop worrying about what average joe schmoe wants and start worrying about what hockey fans want. If someone wants to watch a hockey game they can flip to versus just like they can espn. obviously, espn is in more homes but vs is growing each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Now the guys they have may not be good, but good on them for giving the sport any kind of effort when they have little benefit at the moment to push it. This is insane. You think Espn is doing this out of the kindness of their heart? as if they have nothing to gain? Not a chance. Seconly, giving a half-assed effort on their part invalidates the importance of he playoffs and further confirms to the general public that this is all not that worth watching. Id rather them not even mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtime98 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Maybe its a off day for poker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Maybe its a off day for poker? I think it was off day for their Bowling coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 This is insane. You think Espn is doing this out of the kindness of their heart? as if they have nothing to gain? Not a chance. Seconly, giving a half-assed effort on their part invalidates the importance of he playoffs and further confirms to the general public that this is all not that worth watching. Id rather them not even mention it. Of course not, but they have taken big strides to improve their hockey coverage after they gave up the rights a few years. The NHL playoffs are the lead story on its website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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