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He's brutal filling in for Sam, just like everybody who they have fill in.
Only Bob Wischusen was decent in this role.
News Article: Al Trautwig taking a leave of absence.
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He's brutal filling in for Sam, just like everybody who they have fill in.
Only Bob Wischusen was decent in this role.
Thirty One
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Mike in Houston
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If this is Mike Crispino then he didn't have his contract renewed with the Knicks on radio a couple of years ago. Ed Cohen took his place.
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I think Giannone is very good in his current role. But he’s terrible as a play by play guy. I’ve gotten used to him when he fills in but he’s pretty bad.
I actually enjoy him. i don't mind him. Bill Pido is entertaining but he makes more stupid jokes than Vally
ohbaby
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I can't stand his desperate effort to make every game and player comment sound like an epic historic moment in time. It's nauseating.
His report between the benches is the only thing of value.
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I can see how that would be annoying to some people, but I give him credit for developing his own style and sticking with it. Thats what separates the run-of-the-mill TV personalities from the great ones. Not saying he's great but I think he does a good job in interviews and between the benches. People seem to love Doc Emrick and his schtick - and again thats his signature call which separates him - but I'd rather hear JG call a game over him any day of the week because Doc's voice goes RIGHT through me.
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That's another thing. His questions are so convoluted. They can be asked in a much simpler fashion. I think he just likes to hear himself talk. Many times players ask him to repeat the question cause they don't understand it. Perfect example was last night when he interviewed Panarin. Even the translator had a tough time explaining John's questions to Panarin.
Doc is another that makes me wanna puke. But that's more to due with his voice tone. He makes me cringe.
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"Score from the side!" will always live in Rangers infamy!
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Hope Al is healthy, but I hope he never comes back and he take Gianone with him.
Cant stand either guy.
Cant stand either guy.
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It's New York City, can we do better than Giannone?
Every time he takes a breathe, he is attempting to justify his place with a single double-entendre. Rarely wity, and never insightful. He's not a bad professional - perfectly fine for a 3rd market club, or at another level.
This is the New York Rangers, we need to do better....
Every time he takes a breathe, he is attempting to justify his place with a single double-entendre. Rarely wity, and never insightful. He's not a bad professional - perfectly fine for a 3rd market club, or at another level.
This is the New York Rangers, we need to do better....
eco's bones
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I get what you're saying because for a long long time I had issues with Emrick's voice too and it took me decades to start to appreciate him. He is good at what he does though.
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If Al is out for a while (and we are inflicted with more Bill P.) then I hope we get more Dave Maloney as a counter-measure.
Shoots from the hip and isn't afraid to tell it like it is half the time. His locker room interviews are also some of the best.
Shoots from the hip and isn't afraid to tell it like it is half the time. His locker room interviews are also some of the best.
Mike in Houston
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Kenny Albert is better and has filled in on occasion and will probably be the next voice after Sam.
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I wasn't either. I was surprised when several posters in this thread mentioned he has been a shaky mess for years. That's why I went back to watch something I had on DVR that was fairly recent from last season. What I noticed was that the tremors didn't seem to affect him when he was talking or moving around. That doesn't seem to be the case now.
