Toronto Sports Media Discussion Thread - v7 (2022 Edition)

[BM14]

I much prefer Caroline Cameron when she's sometimes on the broadcasts, alongside Jenny from the block.

Her RBF is extremely off putting.

 

[wingman75]

Her RBF is extremely off putting.

Not gonna lie, I had to look that up. Truth brother and/or sister and/or they/them.

 

[BM14]

Not gonna lie, I had to look that up. Truth brother and/or sister and/or they/them.

You forgot car/dog/amoeba.

I’m offended!

 

[kevsh]

She knows hockey, but she clearly does not know the NHL.

Absolutely on both parts and this is why she really shouldn't have the job she has.

NHL Analysts should have first-hand experience playing in the actual NHL (like her co-stars Hrudey and Bieksa) as woman's hockey simply isn't the same. And it's not sexist - a man who never played in a woman's league shouldn't be analyzing their games either.

 

[tmlms13]

Absolutely on both parts and this is why she really shouldn't have the job she has.

NHL Analysts should have first-hand experience playing in the actual NHL (like her co-stars Hrudey and Bieksa) as woman's hockey simply isn't the same. And it's not sexist - a man who never played in a woman's league shouldn't be analyzing their games either.

Elliot Friedman never played at a high level hockey. Neither did Ron Maclean (but his experience as high level Ref is a good perspective.)

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

Does anyone actually like Dave Feschuk? I'm an Oilers fan but I listen to Overdrive quite often. As a non Leaf fan / Outsider he just seems incredibly smug and annoying. Reminds me of Mark Spector from Edmonton.

Mark Spector is a terrible human being. I am no fan of the Oilers but I feel sorry about them for having to answer his asinine questions. Also, his treatment of Archibald for a private medical decision was disgusting. I root against the Oilers because I just can't stand Spector.

 

[wingman75]

You forgot car/dog/amoeba.

I’m offended!

Then I am offended for you...even though I may have been the offender.

Elliot Friedman never played at a high level hockey. Neither did Ron Maclean (but his experience as high level Ref is a good perspective.)

I think I am in the minority in my disdain for EF.

 

[tmlms13]

Then I am offended for you...even though I may have been the offender.


I think I am in the minority in my disdain for EF.

When I was younger I liked him, but now that he is just following the company line he's becoming Ron McLean 2.0. Frankly that is probably his career goal right now.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Julian McKenzie doesn't seem to really understand why the irony of Tkachuk being pissed at an ENG after the Greig incident is so delicious.

 

[wingman75]

Julian McKenzie doesn't seem to really understand why the irony of Tkachuk being pissed at an ENG after the Greig incident is so delicious.

That guy is the reason I find it difficult to listen to the Chris Johnston show. I cannot relate to that guys view at all. He comes off as a confrontationalist debater just for the sake of it. Really wish CJ had another 'host'.

 

[BM14]

I have a soft spot for EF.

I remember when he, Marek and Strombo were producers for Spider Jones late night on The Fan 1430. Nice to see all 3 reach different career heights. Marek was very good on The L.A.W. way back when.

 

[Schenn]

That guy is the reason I find it difficult to listen to the Chris Johnston show. I cannot relate to that guys view at all. He comes off as a confrontationalist debater just for the sake of it. Really wish CJ had another 'host'.

Seriously. I've ever seen a hockey writer know so little about the game of hockey.

 

[Nineteen67]

Seriously. I've ever seen a hockey writer know so little about the game of hockey.

The Athletic has a couple of decent journos, but overall their hockey coverage is weak.

 

[Peasy]

That guy is the reason I find it difficult to listen to the Chris Johnston show. I cannot relate to that guys view at all. He comes off as a confrontationalist debater just for the sake of it. Really wish CJ had another 'host'.

Yeah think I listened to a few of their pods when they first started and had to stop because of Julian. The guy is just so monotone and boring when talking hockey.

 

[garce]

That guy is the reason I find it difficult to listen to the Chris Johnston show. I cannot relate to that guys view at all. He comes off as a confrontationalist debater just for the sake of it. Really wish CJ had another 'host'.

He’s a hardcore Habs fan, got the CalgaryAthletic gig thru his connections with Glynn/Wylde. Has a hard time sometimes suppressing his Montreal-ness

 

[wingman75]

He’s a hardcore Habs fan, got the CalgaryAthletic gig thru his connections with Glynn/Wylde. Has a hard time sometimes suppressing his Montreal-ness

I did not know that, interesting. Explains a LOT.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Button doing a hit to blow the Oilers and the guy is wearing a tie in Oilers colours. Christ, if any national analyst got on TV and made it a point to draw attention to him wearing Leafs coloured clothing the rest of Canada would be apoplectic. Compared to the Leafs every other Canadian team is treated with kid gloves.

 

[colchar]

Mark Spector is a terrible human being. I am no fan of the Oilers but I feel sorry about them for having to answer his asinine questions. Also, his treatment of Archibald for a private medical decision was disgusting. I root against the Oilers because I just can't stand Spector.

So because of Spector you feel sorry for them and root against them? Yeah, that makes sense..................

 

[LOFIN]

The takes about NHL going to Utah were so bad from the boys on Overdrive last night lol. Or rather, they can have whatever opinions about the city and whatnot. But it really shouldn't be that perplexing, why it's happening. There's an owner and an arena ready to take on the team now, and the owner is committed to the team for a long time by developing a new arena. It's the same as with Winnipeg when they got their team back from Atlanta. Right place at the right time.

No, Quebec is not viable and probably never will be. If Steve Staios would've waited and not bought the Sens, maybe then?

 

[Larcos_Unal]

The Athletic has a couple of decent journos, but overall their hockey coverage is weak.

It's great if you enjoy analytics and nerding out over numbers

 

[Darcy Tucker]

Why am I watching two spanish guys grunting on a clay court instead of Overdrive like the guide says? Who watches this crap?

Odd choice for TSN to pre empt Overdrive again for tennis while the Leafs are still playing meaningful games.

 

[sxvnert]

Holy crap Forfar botched that lip job

It never works out. Why dont women realize this?

 

[PromisedLand]

O-dog has been on a roll recently

 

[MK78]

Hasn't Ontario banned the betting site ads with celebrities? I still see ones with McDavid, Just saw one with Jamie Foxx during Jays game.

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

So because of Spector you feel sorry for them and root against them? Yeah, that makes sense..................

I feel sorry for the players having to deal with him, but I don't want the team to have success because I hate his silly puff pieces. Does that make more sense?