Doc Emrick Retiring

[WSS11]

Thank god.

Now bring back Gary Thorne.

cane here to post the same. Gary Thorne is the voice of hockey.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Gotta love threads like this where the trogolytes come out and take a massive dump on a hockey player/personality hanging them up. Love Doc and wish him the best in retirement. Kenny Albert is a fine replacement. Have a great day everyone!

 

[Jormungandr]

Gord Miller would get my vote for next one up.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Thank god.

 

[missionAvs]

Props to the Doc on a legendary career. Personally, I loved the guy. His overly energetic style was something I really appreciated. I know over the years, he would ramble and say some things that really didn't make much sense but I feel like every announcer is guilty of this.

I'll miss his overly enthusiastic "AHHHGHHHHHRRRGHHHH" when there was a high danger chance in the crease or something.

 

[EurlichBachman]

Thank god


Also, please dont give the NYP clicks, they spread disinformation. Here, use this link instead:

Doc Emrick ending career as voice of hockey

Just because you don't like what something says doesn't mean it is disinformation.

 

[TaLoN]

It's going to be strange not having Doc calling any national broadcasts anymore... he's been so synonymous with them for so long.

Happy retirement to a legend of a broadcaster

 

[Kranix]

"The relief will only come. with the first water out of the shower."

 

[Del Preston]

I wasn't much of a Doc fan but he had a great description of the Stanley Cup a few years ago. It was about everything the players do to win a trophy they aren't allowed to keep.

 

[Goalie_Bob]

Thanks for all you have done for the game Doc. God Speed in your retirement.

I wonder if he will return to Pittsburgh to live out his remaining days to watch the Pirates be god awful.....

 

[Kranix]

I liked that outside of game action, he spoke the exact same way. Like in casual interviews he was like "I. Was. Looking Skyward. On THAT one.

 

[Air Budd Dwyer]

I have nothing but respect for Doc and I hope he enjoys his retirement. That being said, I never liked him calling games and thought going from Gary Thorne to Doc was a major downgrade. The shrillness of his voice will haunt my dreams forever.

 

[lemonybergamot]

Horrible announcer, congrats on the career

 

[HajdukSplit]

Wasn’t a huge fan of his but met him once at Newark Penn Station when he was doing Devils PBP (he was taking a train to call a national game the following night) and he was a very nice guy and took time to talk with multiple fans so I appreciate that. A lot of people in his shoes would “big league” fans and try to avoid them

 

[These Are The Days]

I beg to differ.

Doc was great as long as there is action til the last second. Lets look at the LAK's Cup wins



"The Stanley Cup to Los Angeles. The Kings are the kings"

Like a weatherman



Bone chilling. Hair raising. I've watched it seriously 50 times and I'm a Lightning fan. It's literally my favorite sports call of all time.

Doc could bring it. My problem is he would match the excitement on the ice until the most exciting moment unless circumstance called for it as if less enthusiasm is required for winning a Cup than toe tip save. Where the hell is that excitement in "the Kings are the kings?"



Tampa got a call worthy of paint drying

 

[Fenway]

That he’d establish himself as an East Coast voice — Hershey Bears, Maine Mariners, Flyers, Rangers’ radio, Devils — before ESPN, CBS and finally NBC was this region’s great fortune.

On a personal, off-air basis, Emrick is the ultimate mensch. A deacon in the Methodist Church, his gentle sense of humor and unyielding patience and respect for all creates envy for a life well-lived, with plenty left to give.

Emrick once met flattery with the suggestion that folks name their progeny “Doc” by saying “as long as it’s not Grumpy, Dopey or Sleepy.”

Sam Flood, executive producer of NBC Sports, put it very well: “Doc is a national treasure. Simply put, he’s one of the best ever to put on a headset.”

https://nypost.com/2020/10/19/mike-doc-emrick-retiring-from-legendary-nhl-broadcasting-career/

 

[SJSharksfan39]

What a legendary career he had as an announcer. I hope he enjoys retirement. He has earned it.

I hope Forslund is the new top guy but I wouldn't mind Albert.

 

[bambamcam4ever]

Doc seems like a good guy, but had the voice of a dying bird.

 

[Mickey Marner]

Forslund should get his gig, but won't.

 

[OmazingGrace]

I know for a fact that a few of my friends who never liked hockey before started liking it after listening to him announce the final. Its exciting. Admit it.

Not this year. But like the Pens/Wings finals

 

[Bramskii]

the horrible mousy voice constantly gabbing over game action trying to be witty was a joke , nbc is a joke . should have been chris cuthbert all these years doing national broadcast for the best in business TSN . but american washed up ruling class clowns bought the nhl broadcast rights theyve no business with

How anyone could dislike Emricks voice, and simultaneously praise Cuthberts voice is absolutely beyond me.

 

[RedMenace]

Heh. Would like Forslund to take over.

Forslund would be infinitely better than the "other" Albert. He always sounds like he's got a golf ball in his throat.

I'd prefer Brendan Burke.

 

[jetsforever]

Classic voice!

 

[Reality Check]

Emrick, unlike Bob Cole, knew when it was time to go.

Not as great as Gary Thorne but was always solid.

 

[Super Hans]

I know NBC pays him too much to relegate him to hockey full-time, but I'd love to see Mike Tirico call more games. He was really good in the first game he announced, but can't remember if he did any more.