Rumor: Rob Kerr And Charlie Simmer let go by Sportsnet

[InfinityIggy]

What if we end up with Francis/Warrener as the replacements.....

 

[MonahanTheMan]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO jesus christ

 

[Yung Rotini]

I never liked Kerr/Simmer, on Gamecenter I would always opt to watch the opposing teams feed.

 

[StreakingRed]

Between the two I'd rather listen to Kerr over Simmer anyday. Simmer is far too dry and boring.

 

[Nordberg]

Between the two I'd rather listen to Kerr over Simmer anyday. Simmer is far too dry and boring.

Yeah, I'm glad Simmer is gone. He's good for curing insomnia and that's about it.

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

Why was Simmer even broadcasting with the Flames in the first place???

 

[MuffinMerc]

What if we end up with Francis/Warrener as the replacements.....

Pinder/Warrener would be great. Let the insults between the two flow!

 

[Calculon]

On a related note, I just found this article about Peter Loubardias after his firing and making a come back:
http://www.calgaryjournal.ca/index....bardias-journey-back-from-broadcasting-embers

After reading that, I hope Loubardias gets the job back.

I also had no idea that there was a broadcasting college. The more you know, and all that, I guess.

 

[StreakingRed]

Loubardias is awesome. I love the combo of he and Maher. I hope that tandem sticks and the Fan 960 bring him back.

 

[tmurfin]

I love Loubo, not the best at it but still much better than Kerr, sucks to see someone lose their job but hearing Kerr on the fan, I think he'll bounce back on radio. Would LOVE for Loubo to get the gig back but I doubt it

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Kerr as others have stated was far more colourful and entertaining than Simmer. Simmer would be good in the Florida area. I think either Pinder or Loubo would be good. I'm not sold on Warrener for PBP. He's not exactly an analytical type lol.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Simmer would be good in the Florida area.

Those young, exciting commentators too loud for the residents down there? Need a calm, relaxing, soothing voice instead?

I'm not sold on Warrener for PBP. He's not exactly an analytical type lol.

After some of the stupid things he's already said, the last thing he needs is to be on tv more.

Peter Lou on PBP and Kerr on CC could be an entertaining combo.

 

[1989]

Still no confirmed news that Kerr and Simmer are out. Usually would have confirmation one way or another by now, holiday weekend be damned. Beginning to believe it's untrue.

Would not mind Loubardias' returning but not with Maher. I will get lambasted possibly but it's a shame Maher wasn't 10 years younger - I feel like while he's obviously got the voice and the passion and the knowledge, he can't keep up as well as he used to as a PBP announcer.

If Maher and Loubardias are promoted, I would prefer Loubardias as the PBP and Maher taking a backseat as the colour commentator as strange as that would be.

 

[Nordberg]

Actually Kerr might be perfect for a colour role.

 

[Skobel24]

Regarding the confirmation of this rumor;

WHERE IS IT?!?

 

[DoubleJ96]

I actually didn't mind those two but then again I haven't watched many Flames games in the past two seasons.

 

[JulianHopper*]

It's no different then players and coaches being traded or fired. This is the NHL and The Big Leagues so to speak.

They just weren't good enough. I really didn't mind Kerr's antics but his play by play was just lacking to say the least.

With Sportsnet, will their replacements be better or worse?

 

[TheClassicK*]

I just don't find the quality of Sportsnet program great, and I also can't stand listening to Kyprios, Shannon, and etc during intermissions. CBC has the best show during intermission imo and then it's TSN, but Sportsnet overall is just a level below.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I just don't find the quality of Sportsnet program great, and I also can't stand listening to Kyprios, Shannon, and etc during intermissions. CBC has the best show during intermission imo and then it's TSN, but Sportsnet overall is just a level below.

I agree with this, Shannon is just terrible. Their whole set and production needs a makeover IMO.

 

[joeyabs]

Meh, didn't really like either of them. Was disappointed when Lombo got booted.

 

[fallsviewafro*]

I liked Kerr. Bummer.

 

[Mr Lebowski]

Is there a source, where'd you here this from?

 

[Lunatik]

Is there a source, where'd you here this from?

source is n the OP. Some radio guy in Edmonton (?) had John Shannon tell him on the air.

 

[Hand of Gaudreau]

I made a few suggestions up above

I didn't realize that since you made the suggestions, they instantly became candidates. I doubt they'll release any information about this until closer to next season.

 

[Demetric]

I didn't realize that since you made the suggestions, they instantly became candidates. I doubt they'll release any information about this until closer to next season.

or the draft, as Kerr does the Flames TV videos as well no?