I want so badly for Howie to succeed in his broadcasting career...

[jaster]

Howard looks like he's been performing as Frankenstein's monster in a play for the last 30 years and then was suddenly asked to be an NHL broadcaster. It's a wonder he's not grunting more.

 

[theYman]

They should just have him suit up with his mask and all. Might make less awkward for him.

 

[Ezekial]

his hands are literally shaking right now lol .. he talks like a 2nd grader with a speech impediment

man this is hard to watch .... I seriously now think he might have some anxiety issues.

He definitely looks like how my anxiety make me feel.

 

[Nut Upstrom]

Is he wearing his goalie pads under that suit?

 

[GoBoltz56]

I will say that when Dave Andreychuk started in the studio in Tampa, he was like a Shrek in headlights. He was god-awful and probably worse than howard or murphy. But after 10+ years he has become serviceable. So there's hope yet!

 

[Hugh Mongusbig]

Wow is he bad. He literally shakes while on camera... can't even get simple rehearsed phrases out without stumbling over his own words... 1000% cringe factor so far and I don't see it getting better.

And here I thought Manon was bad.... Jimmy is far worse.

 

[SantosHalper]

 

[GMR]

Wow is he bad. He literally shakes while on camera... can't even get simple rehearsed phrases out without stumbling over his own words... 1000% cringe factor so far and I don't see it getting better.

And here I thought Manon was bad.... Jimmy is far worse.

Maybe he has PTSD from the 2020 season.

 

[Gniwder]

He's no worse than Ozzie was his first season, so I think next season will be the make or break season.

 

[Dresden]

Do the Wings *really* need another talking head in the studio? It's not like a search party was dispatched after Jimmy went missing following his debut. Keating can talk to himself all day if needed but he's got ready help. Did the Wings get a heads up that someone is leaving soon? Jimmy has got no feel and nothing interesting to say.

 

[RRhoads]

He's no worse than Ozzie was his first season, so I think next season will be the make or break season.

Sounds like a lot of people have forgotten about that.

I think they need to have him talk first so he can make his points instead of just agreeibg with what's being said. Build some confidence.

… build some confidence… it's a recurring theme this season

 

[Gniwder]

Sounds like a lot of people have forgotten about that.

I think they need to have him talk first so he can make his points instead of just agreeibg with what's being said. Build some confidence.

… build some confidence… it's a recurring theme this season

.... and have a naked woman standing next to the camera so he faces the right way.

 

[Ezekial]

.... and have a naked woman standing next to the camera so he faces the right way.

He looks at (what I assume is) the producer next to the camera instead of the camera all the time too.

 

[Gniwder]

He looks at (what I assume is) the producer next to the camera instead of the camera all the time too.

Is he/she/they naked?

 

[Squirrel in the Hole]

Howard made $40+M as an NHL goalie. I literally don't care one way or the other if he makes it in his second career.

Good point here. No one should be "making" him be a broadcaster.

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Poor guy hopefully he can get over it, like when I see his hands shaking it brings up my anxiety. I know that feeling Howie.

I'll always be grateful for him sticking his glove in Crosby's face.

 

[Dresden]

It's kind of odd that people with no broadcasting background get pushed right into the big leagues without any kind of prep. Happens all the time. Tony Romo is great but he's a natural. Other guys need a break in period.....why does it need to be a prime time NHL role????

 

[Geezer WC]

Some guys do make a smooth transition. Yandle has a calm confidence about him and Bieksa is just plain cocky. I like both of those guys.

 

[Gniwder]

It's kind of odd that people with no broadcasting background get pushed right into the big leagues without any kind of prep. Happens all the time. Tony Romo is great but he's a natural. Other guys need a break in period.....why does it need to be a prime time NHL role????

Send him to GR, lol.

But yeah, I feel the same way. It's like there's no interview or practice, it's straight to the NHL with no experience.

At least it's not as cringeworthy as Leah Hextall, only because he's a commentator and not PBP. I usually don't watch intermission anyways.

 

[Ezekial]

It's kind of odd that people with no broadcasting background get pushed right into the big leagues without any kind of prep. Happens all the time. Tony Romo is great but he's a natural. Other guys need a break in period.....why does it need to be a prime time NHL role????

I thought Tony started red hot and then quickly turned into a baffoon?

 

[Gniwder]

I thought Tony started red hot and then quickly turned into a baffoon?

He's always been a buffoon, just managed to hide it on air for a while.

 

[SirloinUB]

He's no worse than Ozzie was his first season, so I think next season will be the make or break season.

The similarities to Ozzie's early career are strong.

I'd like to see him succeed because im not interested in rooting for someone else's failure but am not actually invested in it. That said, Give howie some time to get his legs under him.

 

[Gniwder]

The similarities to Ozzie's early career are strong.

I'd like to see him succeed because im not interested in rooting for someone else's failure but am not actually invested in it. That said, Give howie some time to get his legs under him.

I think the plan is to start Howie next season but with a backup goalie ready to go. The problem is that the Wings are running out of goalies to throw in the booth, especially with Manny working for CBJ right now. Is Greg Hanlon still coaching in Germany? He brings coaching credentials to the booth, which would actually be good even if he sucked as the Caps coach.

Also, what's the team's fascination with goalies anyways? Goalies for head coach and goalies for analysts. So many goalies, and they aren't really known for their personality, most of them are headcases.

 

[kook10]

I think you guys are being tough on Ozzie. He was bad but not like this.

 

[ColdToiletSeats]

new drinking game .. take a shot every time Jimmy says um and ugh