JT Brown announces retirement, named Kraken TV Color Commentator

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

On the Move - to Seattle

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[DFC]

Great to see him with a life after hockey. Seemed like a good guy in his time with TB. All the best.

 

[Emerica]

He seems like a well spoken guy, good for him

 

[Mickey Marner]

That's an interesting move to say the least. I've never heard him tall outside of that video which was barely longer than the ad which preceded it, but he spoke like he was reading a script. Maybe he'll be a better orator on the broadcast.

 

[jetsforever]

I was surprised he was still around but turns out he's been out of the league since 2019

 

[txpd]

Forslund is arguably the best play by play guy in the league. He will have good help in the booth

 

[bov]

That's cool, I miss JT. All the best to him in this next chapter.

 

[yukoner88]

congrats to JT Brown I'm finding a post retirement gig right off the bat

 

[Silkytentacles]

I like it a young guy who played in the league and can relate for some insight while being carried by Forslund stoked to hear more.

 

[A Plus]

Good for JT

though Id assume the pay cut is tough

 

[JoVel]

JT is a cool guy, good for him.

 

[The Macho King]

Loved him. Seems like an awesome gig - hope he nails it.

 

[ruaware41]

For an undrafted 5’10 player he carved out a pretty decent career all things considered

 

[terranraida]

Good for JT

though Id assume the pay cut is tough

money is money is money, any day doing something you enjoy and got paid to do is better than getting paid for something you hate.

 

[Nemesis Prime]

whomst

 

[Eye of Ra]

did good here in sweden. would like to see more of him. but anyways good luck to him.

 

[SeaChaser]

Best of luck to JT. Loved him as a Bolts player, I'm sure he will be great.

 

[AdvancedPressure]

What's up with that second headline in the link though? "Latest black player to have broadcast role in the NHL" - not sure why they felt the need to highlight Brown's ethnicity there. It's patronizing and has zero bearing on his ability as a broadcaster.

 

[Oddbob]

Why is it always agitators and goalies who become colour commentators?

 

[OppositeLocK]

He's the next Pierre

 

[Patmac40]

Seems like a good dude who is always really articulate and knowledgeable on any topic I see him speak about. I bet he'll be good in that role, looking forward to seeing their broadcast. All the best to him.

 

[Mikeshane]

That sucks, I'd prefer not to ever hear from him again.

 

[Mike8]

What's up with that second headline in the link though? "Latest black player to have broadcast role in the NHL" - not sure why they felt the need to highlight Brown's ethnicity there. It's patronizing and has zero bearing on his ability as a broadcaster.

I don't disagree, but I think the historic underrepresentation is the point there. It is noteworthy that hockey not only has more diversity on the ice these days, but that there's also increasing diversity representing the game in public-facing roles (which, in turn, should help increase diversity and help grow the sport).

 

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