Peter Ruttgaizer Out - Shannon Hogan In

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Jennifer Hammond @HammerFox2 (Fox Sports Detroit) · 2h
Congratulations to my friend @Shannon_Hogan on her new gig covering #Islanders this season! She will be missed more than she knows!

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[Riseonfire]

RIP pistachio green shirt..... =(

Isles upgrading.

 

[Skip To My Lou]

Well, the pregame show and postgame show is gonna be a lot more entertaining now.

Feel sorry for Peter. I met him twice and he's a really nice guy. A shame he wasn't very good at what he did though.

 

[SI90]

She looks a lot smarter than Peter. I approve.

I just hope she's good at what she does.

I think peter asking to Tavares if he could " touch him" was the last straw. LoL

 

[Isles Junkie]

attractive female >>>>> Peter

 

[Sorge Georos]

How long until the 7 page thread on how the new gal is a **** for not putting enough emphasis on a syllable?

Whoever works this position will be perpetually hated.

 

[DktrFaustus]

ruttgaizer had an uncanny ability to make anyone within fifteen feet in front of him feel awkward. good riddance.

 

[KrisBeKreame]

 

[The Underboss]

Let's keep it respectful & hockey related!

I may actually watch the intermission now.

Does GCL show the intermission?

 

[PK Cronin]

Can't get much worse than Peter, so I'm all for it.

 

[seabass45]

Tigers fans seem to like her, so I'm optimistic. Upgrades everywhere! Now just bring Billy Jaffe back.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

I hated him, he was one of the worst at that job I've ever seen.

 

[PK Cronin]

I hated him, he was one of the worst at that job I've ever seen.

Billy or Peter?

 

[MJF]

An up grade off the ice.

 

[scott99]

My question is, has she ever covered hockey ? I want someone who knows the game, not someone who can read the telestrater really well.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

tigers fans seem to like her, so i'm optimistic. Upgrades everywhere! Now just bring billy jaffe back.

yes!

 

[scott99]

Is Wang even aware that Butchie is inept as a color commentator ? I would think that when they move to Brooklyn, they'd want a top notch color commentator. That being said, no offense meant against Butchie, he's a good guy who's an Islander legend. I actually thought he did a fantastic job in the studio between periods, he's just horrible live in the broadcast booth. Billy Jaffe is 1,000 x better at it.

 

[charlie1]

I liked Peter. Hope he finds success.

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

Billy or Peter?

Peter. Billy is one of the best in the world at what he does.

 

[KnishOfTheCrease]

NO!!!!
Peter was so awkward it was awesome. I hope she has a pistachio colored dress in the wardrobe.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Billy Jaffe is 1,000 x better at it.

Jaffe was deemed too critical of the franchise. Out.

 

[Skip To My Lou]

My question is, has she ever covered hockey ? I want someone who knows the game, not someone who can read the telestrater really well.

She covered the Red Wings as well I believe.

 

[IslesRock4]

Is Wang even aware that Butchie is inept as a color commentator ? I would think that when they move to Brooklyn, they'd want a top notch color commentator. That being said, no offense meant against Butchie, he's a good guy who's an Islander legend. I actually thought he did a fantastic job in the studio between periods, he's just horrible live in the broadcast booth. Billy Jaffe is 1,000 x better at it.

If anyone is going to replace Butch somewhere down the road, I wouldn't be surprised if it's Ricky D. That could be entertaining.

I'll miss Pete, he was a good guy to meet in person. Hope Shannon does well, she seems to know her stuff.

 

[PWJunior]

We ragged on Pete a lot, but seemed like a good guy. I wish him well.

I'm a little confused at why Shannon Hogan would take the job with us. She seemed to be in a really good spot in Detroit, which is also her home town. Kind of a left field hire from both the Isles and her standpoint. She does seem very capable and probably knows her stuff.

http://www.thedetroitsportssite.com...t-of-the-box-thinking-to-detroit-sports/36713

 

[IslesRock4]

We ragged on Pete a lot, but seemed like a good guy. I wish him well.

I'm a little confused at why Shannon Hogan would take the job with us. She seemed to be in a really good spot in Detroit, which is also her home town. Kind of a left field hire from both the Isles and her standpoint. She does seem very capable and probably knows her stuff.

http://www.thedetroitsportssite.com...t-of-the-box-thinking-to-detroit-sports/36713

The last line of that article answers your question. And I'm sure some nice Dolan $$ doesn't hurt.