Colorado Avalanche Media Coverage

[Avs_19]

I don't know what they expect for ratings or what's considered good but the Avs did have the third largest increase from last year. I guess that's not too surprising though since they were awful last year.

Penguins find their way back to top of local ratings

 

[member 116861]

#TeamAlexisPerry

We've been over this before, you're wrong.

 

[The Abusement Park]

We've been over this before, you're wrong.

Her voice is umm.... not my favorite.

 

[Murzu]

We've been over this before, you're wrong.

Fight me

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[klozge]

Haynes has, to me, a much better/smoother voice for sports broadcasting.

Again as I've said here before, he was employed by a company that is owned (essentially) by the team. A sense of homerism should have been expected (on top of Altitude not being a national network). So if people had such an issue w/ him being a homer (which is fine--he was), then I'm not sure why there's celebrating over Moser since he was somehow an even bigger homer than Haynes (on top of not having as good a voice for sports broadcasting).

I want to listen to a homer when I listen to the broadcast of my team. It shouldn't get (too) silly but I want a bit of colour. Problem with Haynes wasn't him being a homer. Problem with Haynes was he was one of the worst in his job in the NHL.

 

[Balthazar]

Problem with Haynes was he was one of the worst in his job in the NHL.

Moser is used to describe the game to people that can't see the action so chances are he'll be much better than Haynes to describe what's happening on the ice. If I'm Altitude I tell Moser that telling stories and having interviews* is OK only when the puck is not in play. If he can follow those very simple guidelines he'll be better than Haynes regardless of anything else.

*This isn't only up to him, but the whole broadcast needs to get their shit together. I don't want to hear Lauren when stuff is happening on the ice. There's plenty of time for that between the plays/periods.

 

[MarkT]

The only thing that makes sense for this situation is that, for whatever reason (maybe he was upset with the idea of being moved to radio) he decided to just up and quit with no notice. That could explain why no announcement was made and why it seemed so sudden - I can't imagine him leaving suddenly being the team's choice. I also wonder if maybe there's something legal here with a contract violation perhaps, which would explain why nobody is talking about it and we haven't heard anything official.

 

[member 116861]

Moser is used to describe the game to people that can't see the action so chances are he'll be much better than Haynes to describe what's happening on the ice. If I'm Altitude I tell Moser that telling stories and having interviews* is OK only when the puck is not in play. If he can follow those very simple guidelines he'll be better than Haynes regardless of anything else.

*This isn't only up to him, but the whole broadcast needs to get their **** together. I don't want to hear Lauren when stuff is happening on the ice. There's plenty of time for that between the plays/periods.

I disagree

I don't need them telling me what is happening when I can see it for myself. Ideally there would be zero commentators but I always enjoyed Peter and Mike Haynes shooting the shit.

 

[Foppberg]

I disagree

I don't need them telling me what is happening when I can see it for myself. Ideally there would be zero commentators but I always enjoyed Peter and Mike Haynes shooting the ****.

Same, North American sports commentary is annoying once you watch a broadcast that doesn't have any, or is minimal.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

Never had any problems with Haynes and McNab going on tangent during play. It's on TV so I can see the play myself. As long as the strories are good I don't mind.

 

[Balthazar]

I disagree

I don't need them telling me what is happening when I can see it for myself. Ideally there would be zero commentators but I always enjoyed Peter and Mike Haynes shooting the ****.

If describing the play isn't important why not turning off the sound and start a sport podcast.

 

[Raucherhusten]

If describing the play isn't important why not turning off the sound and start a sport podcast.

Arena sound matters.

 

[ASmileyFace]

IF you have surround sound can you still unplug/turn off the center channel that usually has the commentators?

 

[Avs_19]

I disagree

I don't need them telling me what is happening when I can see it for myself. Ideally there would be zero commentators but I always enjoyed Peter and Mike Haynes shooting the ****.

Same, North American sports commentary is annoying once you watch a broadcast that doesn't have any, or is minimal.

I agree for the most part. Can't have them going off topic every other minute but I like it when commentators have some fun. Story time with McNab is usually good for a laugh and I don't mind when they have Lauren giving reports from ice level during play either. That happens in every sport.

Also, if they just stuck to the script, how would we hear about McNab's friends around the league texting him about how awesome some Avs prospect is? I need that.

 

[CobraAcesS]

IF you have surround sound can you still unplug/turn off the center channel that usually has the commentators?

Never tried that lol

 

[benzino]

Many years ago I think when we had Raycroft and Budaj I had access to a NHL stream service ESPN something
and I could hear McNab and Haynes talk off air during power breaks it wasn't very positive words at the time hehe good times. Anyway will be interesting to see what Moser bring I will miss Haynes sad voice when the other team score.

 

[the_fan]

McNab was constantly getting interrupted by Moser the few times they did radio together, if that doesn't change on TV, its gonna be really funny and really bad at the same time.

Edit: I think I've said this before actually, but it just really seemed rude and unprofessional the way Moser would just interrupt McNab when he was trying to do his color commentary or analysis or whatever. I dont think Moser did that on purpose, he's just way too hyper and stuff. Gotta tone it down a little

 

[arun]

Marc Hoser gots to chillll

 

[Balthazar]

I agree for the most part. Can't have them going off topic every other minute but I like it when commentators have some fun. Story time with McNab is usually good for a laugh and I don't mind when they have Lauren giving reports from ice level during play either. That happens in every sport.

Also, if they just stuck to the script, how would we hear about McNab's friends around the league texting him about how awesome some Avs prospect is? I need that.

Doesn't have to tell us that during the play.

 

[forsbergavs32]

Like others have said, Moser is used to having to try to describe everything going on for people who cant see what's happening on the ice so I'm sure there will be an adjustment period for him. I'll reserve judgment on him until the end of the season.

 

[McMetal]

Like others have said, Moser is used to having to try to describe everything going on for people who cant see what's happening on the ice so I'm sure there will be an adjustment period for him. I'll reserve judgment on him until the end of the season.

Seriously, give the guy a chance at least. There's a good chance Moser will win everybody over very quickly.

 

[Pokecheque]

Seriously, give the guy a chance at least. There's a good chance Moser will win everybody over very quickly.

Or people will be so engrossed in the actual game that they won't really care who's calling the action.

 

[Clainer09]

I'm excited for Moser to take over. Much needed new blood for the new era. Definitely won't miss Haynes pretending the viewer hadn't ever seen a hockey game before "So Peter, explain to us WHAT happens when...." "Peter, so what does this mean for folks at home that might not understand..." Cringe-worthy stuff from Mike 95% of the time.