News Article: Bob Cole's final call to be season finale between Toronto and Montreal

[ULF_55]

with montreal needing a point (or win) to secure the 2nd wild card spot and leafs absolutely crushing them in regulation

Ohhhhh babyyyyyyy!!!!

The Islanders caught a break when the Devils rested ironman goalie Martin Brodeur, 6-1 against the Islanders with three shutouts this season. Scott Clemmensen got the call, making only his fourth start of the season.

We all remember don't we?

I'd still like payback, and if the Leafs have nothing to play for ... Sparks in net ... if it's between Canadiens and Devils for the final WC.

 

[qqaz]

Every Leaf memory I have has Bob Cole or Joe Bowen as the soundtrack. Love the sound of them both.

 

[tmlms13]

We all remember don't we?

I'd still like payback, and if the Leafs have nothing to play for ... Sparks in net ... if it's between Canadiens and Devils for the final WC.

That won't be enough, rest the big 5 too. Pull the goalie in a tie game.

I'll start a go fund me to pay whatever fine the NHL gives them

 

[Jackson14]

Pure awesomeness. Not sure why every play by play has to be monotone as hell these days.

 

[the squared circle]

2 things. Love Clark’s slash and hook at the 47 second mark, and secondly, for all the Cole haters, imagine this clip with Hughsons voice hahahha
BOB COLE FOREVER

 

[Jackson14]

2 things. Love Clark’s slash and hook at the 47 second mark, and secondly, for all the Cole haters, imagine this clip with Hughsons voice hahahha
BOB COLE FOREVER

Yeah for real. It's apparent Bob Cole is nostagila for many of us but for anyone who is too young, or didn't watch the Leafs back then, does that play-by-play not wipe the floor with most of what we get these days? Would be neat get the opinion of those who never really heard him.

I don't mind Hughson FWIW but Bob Cole he is not.

 

[Daisy Jane]

I hate these drawn out good-bye things. They should've just announced that he was done at the end of last year, done a half hour tribute or something (outside the HNIC time slot) and moved on.

well it's not for you

 

[TMLeafer]

Absolute legend. His job was to call the game and he did it in a terrific way with a genuine excitement for the game, which I just don't sense from too many current play by play voices.

 

[Duke Silver]

It's actually 16 games now.

Well, I'm not one for tributes and that anyway. He got his salary for the job he did -- no need for anything more.

You must be a riot at retirement parties.

 

[rojac]

You must be a riot at retirement parties.

Not a fan of them. I think I’ve put in a token appearance at a couple.

Also, not a fan of funerals. If you want to say something nice about someone, say it when they’re alive and can appreciate it.

 

[Pookie]

Career accolades well earned.

It will be an honour to him calling this last game.

It’s like he’s part of my family with all the time we spent listening to him across generations.

 

[Pookie]

Not a fan of them. I think I’ve put in a token appearance at a couple.

Also, not a fan of funerals. If you want to say something nice about someone, say it when they’re alive and can appreciate it.

Funerals are also about showing support for the people that are left.

 

[93LEAFS]

Glad they did this. I called for this as soon as it was announced. Rogers would have been tone-deaf to not do this. It set up too well.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Not a fan of them. I think I’ve put in a token appearance at a couple.

Also, not a fan of funerals. If you want to say something nice about someone, say it when they’re alive and can appreciate it.

again. it's not for you. or really for the dead person.
it's closure for other people.

geeze.

 

[FrozenJagrt]

I'm certainly in the camp that thinks Cole probably should have retired a long time ago, but this is the right way to end his career. Looking forward to it.

 

[phillipmike]

Guy should have been calling all Leaf games possible. He is a classic and its a shame Hughson was getting Leaf games over him.

 

[Nineteen67]

It hits you after a while all the great voices you heard growing up watching hockey. Gallivan, Hewitt, Howie Meeker, McFarlane, Hodge and so many more. I held on to Bob Cole and I would shudder when so many of the young fans on here would not be so kind in their statements. I will hold all these men with the fondest of memories, including Don Cherry. Hockey will never be the same, to me this was the golden age of hockey.

I think the reason these guys were so great is because we didn’t hear or see them everyday. Once per week we were blessed to watch them on TV, with no rants on social media etc.
I grew up hating the Habs but Dick Irvin and Danny Gallivan hold a special place in my memory bank.
And Cole, absolutely the best.

 

[Nineteen67]

with montreal needing a point (or win) to secure the 2nd wild card spot and leafs absolutely crushing them in regulation

Ohhhhh babyyyyyyy!!!!

Hopefully, hopefully, hopefully Sparks will be in net

 

[Loosie]

I think the reason these guys were so great is because we didn’t hear or see them everyday. Once per week we were blessed to watch them on TV, with no rants on social media etc.
I grew up hating the Habs but Dick Irvin and Danny Gallivan hold a special place in my memory bank.
And Cole, absolutely the best.

I could sit an listen to Dick Irvin's stories about his dad and the Habs all day. Just another wonderful voice.

 

[Nineteen67]

Man, the Leafs had some likeable players back then.

 

[The Best Leafs Ever]

I hope Bobcat does the same thing on that day.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

checkout the hook by Clark at 45 seconds !

 

[AreBe]

I hope Bobcat does the same thing on that day.

McCowan (pause) is (pause) the (pause) definition (pause) of (pause) Sports (pause) Radio
The Bob named Bobcat and the Bob named Cole are true pros with thoughtful things to say
Cole's moment in the sun is fading away but McCowan keeps information and entertainment in proper ratio

 

[luvdahattymatty]

Well done Bobby. I can't wait to shake your hand, wish you all the best and buy you a cold one. Gramps here.

 

[Brown Dog]

"Not a fan of funerals."

-Rojac