News Article: Jamie Baker (TV) and Bret Hedican (radio)

[Gene Parmesan]

Brown has a lighter on screen presence than Hedican and will grow into the role. Bakes and Hedican are right where they need to be.

 

[LeeIFBB]

I have not listened to Baker on the radio, but he's come across as kind of a dim bulb in past TV appearances.

 

[Requin]

This is the best case scenario. Apart from, you know, not ****ing firing Drew. But I'm excited for Bakes!

For the first time in my life I have cable TV, and I found a way to get CSN-CA as a channel all the way over here in NC. Dat home broadcast.

 

[slocal]

Not bad. I also like Cubro getting more air time. Love that beardless Tommy Chong.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Not bad. I also like Cubro getting more air time. Love that beardless Tommy Chong.

me too. He's actually pretty funny and can deadpan pretty well. Hedican would sometimes come across like he was lecturing the audience on hockey he's better suited for calling the games opposed to studio work.

 

[The Ice Hockey Dude]

I like these moves, good deal!!

 

[weastern bias]

Still gonna miss Drew, but I love Bakes

This is the best possible alternative for me

 

[KirbyDots]

I figured Bakes was next in line. I'll miss Drew but I'm fine with this, Baker deserves it.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Not bad. I also like Cubro getting more air time. Love that beardless Tommy Chong.

He had a nice George Parros look going on last year for some time.

 

[Timo Time]

If Brown can work on not looking like a robot, he'll be great.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

If Brown can work on not looking like a robot, he'll be great.

Hedican was way more robotic.

 

[Timo Time]

Hedican was way more robotic.

Yeah but Curtis gave me this feeling.

 

[weastern bias]

Yeah but Curtis gave me this feeling.

He makes you feel sexy?

 

[Timo Time]

He makes you feel sexy?

I mean that in the sense, that gif creeps me out, in the way Curtis does. There is just something about his camera presence that is strange.

 

[Alwalys]

Well at least no one can pretend this wasn't just about getting rid of Drew. I don't hate the replacements, but this "new direction" **** is just that, ****. This was an unnecessary move that lowers the quality of the product, for management's own ends.

It's not high praise for a move that it's not hated.

 

[Boy Hedican]

Well at least no one can pretend this wasn't just about getting rid of Drew. I don't hate the replacements, but this "new direction" **** is just that, ****. This was an unnecessary move that lowers the quality of the product, for management's own ends.

It's not high praise for a move that it's not hated.

Maybe if you keep complaining the org will so exactly what you want

 

[matt trick]

I think bakes is more "nhl ready" and Hedi has the higher ceiling. Great insights from Bret, but feel like his phrasing is a little awkwArd at times- I do think his ability to explain the game and the way players think is top notch. Look forwRd to both of them growing.

The fact the sharks didn't thank Drew in the official announcement pisses me off

 

[Iron Chef]

Capgeek doesn't have AAV listed yet...

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Well at least no one can pretend this wasn't just about getting rid of Drew. I don't hate the replacements, but this "new direction" **** is just that, ****. This was an unnecessary move that lowers the quality of the product, for management's own ends.

It's not high praise for a move that it's not hated.

Funny didn't know DW had anything to do with the broadcast of Sharks games...oh yeah he doesn't! Direct your anger towards Plattner and the CEO and Comcast if you're so angry. I'm sure they'll respond.

 

[Coily]

I like Baker, so I approve this move.

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Shouldn't the between the glass guy be a former player though? Could they potentially go with CuBro (Curtis Brown) between the glass?

And someone who can see over the boards

Like Bakes. Much, much better than Drew

 

[Vaasa]

Brown can do better at making a "personable" on-air connection with the viewers, but all that takes is a little media training. It will all work out fine for the broadcast teams.

The on-ice product, however...

Brown's about as personable and likable as that dead caterpillar on his face. He's actually the reason I watched fewer and fewer pre-game shows as this last season went on. He actually manages to bring less energy to the telecast than Ratto. And I can't stand Ratto.

Basically, if he's going to man the pre and post-game shows consistently, I'll probably stop watching both entirely.

Hedi's kind of OK, but honestly not that interesting to me. Bakes is bit more interesting. But whenever they have had him sub for Drew in the past, the difference has been huge (on the bad side for Bakes). Letting Drew go was idiotic IMO and I suspect the telecast is going to suffer considerably.

 

[WTFetus]

Looks like mixed opinions as usual.
Personally, I think Baker's great and preferred when he did broadcasts instead of Drew last season.

 

[TheDanceOfMaternity]

Baker and Hedi are great! But why they kicked drew out who knows. Hopefully it was the tippy top who was behind this and not anyone else.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Looks like mixed opinions as usual.
Personally, I think Baker's great and preferred when he did broadcasts instead of Drew last season.

I do too. He is a little more in touch with the modern NHL, in my opinion.