NESN Dallas News - Jack Edwards calls Stars Roman Polak’s collision into boards ‘bad hockey karma'

[LSCII]

Shea told a coworker of mine (back in the late '80s) that "I'm not a big hockey fan, football is my favorite game." You know what? The way he called a game you could tell that was true!

Dave Shea sucked so much. Literally made the games unwatchable with him talking. Had to put it on mute most of the time because he was that terrible. Even Fred and Derek hated him and couldn't disagree with whatever point he made fast enough.

 

[Number8]

Allan Walsh is an idiot.

1) It wasn't a big deal -- play or fake. Run of the mill.
2) Saying "St Louis Forward in San Antonio" is a little disingenuous. Might have been better suited to say, "My player made a routine play but he's stuck in the minors so I have to make a big deal out of nothing."

 

[Number8]

Dave Shea sucked so much. Literally made the games unwatchable with him talking. Had to put it on mute most of the time because he was that terrible. Even Fred and Derek hated him and couldn't disagree with whatever point he made fast enough.

How I miss Bob Wilson...... "Oh My".....

 

[LSCII]

How I miss Bob Wilson...... "Oh My".....

Kick save, and a BEAUTY....

 

[Therick67]

How I miss Bob Wilson...... "Oh My".....

My all time favorite, great voice. Also loved Dan Kelly....

 

[Gordoff]

Dave Shea sucked so much. Literally made the games unwatchable with him talking. Had to put it on mute most of the time because he was that terrible. Even Fred and Derek hated him and couldn't disagree with whatever point he made fast enough.

IIRC, I would put on WBZ radio with Arlington resident Bob Wilson. His booming voice, the information that he gave, the picture that he painted will never be forgotten by me. I remember the opening was select parts of the Chicago song "25 or 6 to 4." Wilson talked over parts of the song to dramatically introduce the game. CLASSIC!

 

[sarge88]

Shea told a coworker of mine (back in the late '80s) that "I'm not a big hockey fan, football is my favorite game." You know what? The way he called a game you could tell that was true!

Dave was so bad, if given the choice, I'd listen to 10 of Jack's broadcasts to avoid one of Shea's.

 

[LouJersey]

My all time favorite, great voice. Also loved Dan Kelly....

Dan Kelly and Gary Green were my fave duo ever....My second fave PBO guy was Gary Thorne....Best right now is Goucher IMO.

 

[jgatie]

Shea told a coworker of mine (back in the late '80s) that "I'm not a big hockey fan, football is my favorite game." You know what? The way he called a game you could tell that was true!

My friend's sister was a segment producer for TV38 back in the day. She told me Dave Shea humble bragged about the fact he had never seen a hockey game live until he was put in the booth.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

I really think Jack was just a victim of his own propensity to wax poetic here. Where most PBP guys would just say in plain language that Polak went for a big hit and hurt himself, Jack tried to use more flavorful language resulting in a clumsy 'karma' metaphor which is easy for people to interpret as Jack maliciously saying that Polak deserved to get hurt. I really think by "hockey karma" Jack just meant that in the flow of the hockey play the guy trying to throw a hit ended up taking the worst of it. I don't think it was meant as any sort of commentary on Polak as a player specifically or even an implication that the play was dirty. I think it was just awkward phrasing. The unfortunate thing is that immediately after the game the quote circulated with images of Polak on a stretcher and 80+% or readers are going to only see the headline & the pic and will assume that Jack said it maliciously as Polak was being stretchered out.

 

[Gordoff]

I don't care for when Jack gets into a story about whatever and then Brick laughs like Ed McMahon at something that wasn't even a joke. JACK if you're reading here, I really dig how you do the games but PLEASE, FOR ALL THAT'S HOLY CALL THE GAME! Brick stop being such an *** kisser and have a stronger opinion ffs. YOU played the game at its highest level, you have fans and a great resume!

 

[Glove Malfunction]

I don't care for when Jack gets into a story about whatever and then Brick laughs like Ed McMahon at something that wasn't even a joke. JACK if you're reading here, I really dig how you do the games but PLEASE, FOR ALL THAT'S HOLY CALL THE GAME! Brick stop being such an *** kisser and have a stronger opinion ffs. YOU played the game at its highest level, you have fans and a great resume!

You know it's funny, I watch the broadcasts and come away with the feeling that Brick is actually a bigger homer than Jack. He comments more one-sidedly on calls made or not made, has stronger words during replays, and just comes off as a homer. Jack at least shows appreciation for excellent plays made by the other team, and comes off as more of a fan of the game of hockey.

 

[JCRO]

You know it's funny, I watch the broadcasts and come away with the feeling that Brick is actually a bigger homer than Jack. He comments more one-sidedly on calls made or not made, has stronger words during replays, and just comes off as a homer. Jack at least shows appreciation for excellent plays made by the other team, and comes off as more of a fan of the game of hockey.

I think you're on to something here.

Obviously Jack just stands out more because he's the PBP guy and often,kinda,sorta overacts on some plays or digs into random players. So it's more noticeable. Especially to the infrequent viewer.

 

[LouJersey]

You know it's funny, I watch the broadcasts and come away with the feeling that Brick is actually a bigger homer than Jack. He comments more one-sidedly on calls made or not made, has stronger words during replays, and just comes off as a homer. Jack at least shows appreciation for excellent plays made by the other team, and comes off as more of a fan of the game of hockey.

Brickley never used to be that way but I do agree. They have broken him lol.

 

[Dr Hook]

Brickley never used to be that way but I do agree. They have broken him lol.

Back when he and Jack were doing the road games and Dale and Kluze were the home guys, Brick was much tougher on the Bruins. Kluze was good at that too from my hazy memories.

 

[LouJersey]

Back when he and Jack were doing the road games and Dale and Kluze were the home guys, Brick was much tougher on the Bruins. Kluze was good at that too from my hazy memories.

yes they were the teams when I first got Center Ice....Brick really used to be a call it the right way guy, but lately is fluffer.