For this relief much thanks
by Jonathan Willis on Jun 17, 2008 9:08 AM MDT
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The Globe and Mail has been nice enough to pass along news that should make everyone who's ever watched hockey on TSN sigh with relief.
"Hockey analyst Glenn Healy is leaving TSN for a high ranking post with the National Hockey League Players' Association, sources have confirmed."
This shouldn't be especially surprising, given the staunchly pro-union stance Healy took during the lockout. I wasn't a fan then, and I'm not a fan now. Sometimes, listening to Healy providing colour for games, I wonder if we're watching the same one or not. I recall a Chicago-Edmonton tilt last year, and a penalty was called on the Blackhawks. I saw it, and was wondering if it would be called as the referee put his hand up. On the other hand, as the whistle blew, Healy was confused by what was happening, wondering if the team had gone offside. Now, I can understand missing the occasional call, but as the referee is motioning a penalty, it should be apparent what is occurring.
It wasn't just his poor ability to follow the play that bothered me, though. Poor analysis, often blatantly wrong, was a hallmark of Healy's style. Combined with his personal opinions about hockey, and his sputtering delivery of them, it was enough to drive a fan to the mute button.
The Globe and Mail was also nice enough to give fans like me a little laugh:
"He has been among the best game analysts in hockey."
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B Fulsom from Menlo Park, United States writes: Who owns TSN?
CTVglobemedia
Who owns the Globe and Mail?
CTVglobemedia
Thank you for yet another useless weekly TSN commerical passed off as journalism.
by jdrevenge on Jun 17, 2008 10:55 AM MDT reply actions
by jdrevenge on Jun 17, 2008 10:56 AM MDT reply actions
CTVglobemedia
Who owns the Globe and Mail?
CTVglobemedia
That's a good point, but I do think it's newsworthy. I imagine the Rogers family posts updates on Jody Vance.
by Jonathan Willis on Jun 17, 2008 11:30 AM MDT reply actions
by jdrevenge on Jun 17, 2008 12:07 PM MDT reply actions
- Increased NHL schedule
- Getting rid of Healy
Good grief, can TSN get any better these days? (Besides kicking Keith Jones off the panel and banishing Darren Dreger to "Molson That's Hockey" with Gino so they can chat leafs for a half hour, of course, but let's not be greedy)
This really is great news. I heard somewhere that Pierre would be doing color alongside Cuthbert I believe for the Olympics, so I wonder if it is in fact Gord Miller who will get the replacement.
by Cams Habs on Jun 17, 2008 12:14 PM MDT reply actions
Couldn't care less about Van Horn- never especially liked him. Vance is the lead anchor on Leafs TV, according to Wikipedia, and is presently on maternity leave.
by Jonathan Willis on Jun 17, 2008 12:15 PM MDT reply actions
- Increased NHL schedule
- Getting rid of Healy
Good grief, can TSN get any better these days? (Besides kicking Keith Jones off the panel and banishing Darren Dreger to "Molson That's Hockey" with Gino so they can chat leafs for a half hour, of course, but let's not be greedy)
This really is great news. I heard somewhere that Pierre would be doing color alongside Cuthbert I believe for the Olympics, so I wonder if it is in fact Gord Miller who will get the replacement.
Don't forget about the "don't call it the HNIC" hockey theme ;)
As for Jones, agreed (as we've discussed before). I think it would be a shame to split Pierre and Miller; Gord had finally gotten the hang of talking back to him.
by Jonathan Willis on Jun 17, 2008 12:17 PM MDT reply actions
You're thinking of Hazel Mae, who recently left/was fired from NESN.
I think it would be a shame to split Pierre and Miller; Gord had finally gotten the hang of talking back to him.
I do like that Gord pretty much tells Pierre to stuff it on the "shutout" bugaboo. I mean, I'm superstitious with hockey, despite of my own general rationalism in life, but I like it in principle.
by Doogie2K on Jun 18, 2008 7:47 PM MDT reply actions
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