I cannot believe that there are people in Canada, who watch TSN, that think Bob McKenzie is pro owner. If you dont get TSN, or dont watch it, ok fine, maybe you have been led to believe he is. But anyone who has actually taken the time to listen to the man knows he has been the most impartial of analyzers. Usually he is is saying what many fans want to hear, and cutting through all the garbage that comes from both sides. When he shuts up Healy as Healy goes on and on about 6 years ago, or shuts up Brian when Burke says things like cap or no game, THATS WHAT I WANT! They are constantly abusing their powers and really, are showing no respect to anyone within the NHL/hockey world other than themselves and their constituents. At least Burke sometimes critizes ownership....what exactly is the point of having Glen Healy on? Was I too stupid to understand Ted Saskin, can I not be given some credit for being able to read between the lines if necessary? Or why do I need Bill Watters? Thanks, saw the 5 second clip on Bill Daly, dont need Watters drudging on for 10min to tell me what he meant.
Bob McK has been more than fair, and if anything, Im amazed he can sit there night in night out and not just YELL at the camera in frustration "ENOUGH OF THIS ****ING CRAP, JUST MAKE THE ****ING DEAL WE ALL KNOW YOUR GOING TO ****ING MAKE AND STOP THIS ****ING GAME OF CHICKEN YOUR PLAYING WITH OUR FAVOURITE GAME!"
Sammy had it right on. If you have watched TSN at all this year, you know exactly where Healy stands, you know for the most part where Burke is coming from, and you listen to McK to make sense of it all. When you watch TSN, you expect the obvious, its become so predictable now its not funny. I just like to listen for the rare insider info from Healy/Burke, other than that, its Bob Mck or bust.
You know whats sad? Its become a political game, and I really wonder how Im supposed to have any sense of credibility for a guy like Glen Healy later. When he tells me in the future about how great a player Todd Marchant is, I'll wonder if thats cause he sees something I dont see, or if its because he feels the need to say it since they are close. Healy obviously picks friends/associates over objective reporting. So how do I listen to him later? Or to Burke? Sorry TSN, the NHL is not the only one who will have to do some damage control later.