Nickson/Fox/Evans

[Axl Rhoadz]

I've always LOVED Nickson's calls, even more than Bob. I was so excited to hear that Faust was gone (I'm sure he's a good dude, nothing personal), the 'cheese' factor never resonated with me.

With that said, I'm liking the new format even more than I thought I would...it just really seems everything has been taken up a notch. Good stuff!

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[GoldenBearHockey]

I've always LOVED Nickson's calls, even more than Bob. I was so excited to hear that Faust was gone (I'm sure he's a good dude, nothing personal), the 'cheese' factor never resonated with me.

With that said, I'm liking the new format even more than I thought I would...it just really seems everything has been taken up a notch. Good stuff!

You've got two guys that have played the game at the highest level, and one guy who's been around it for years, it's a nice setup

 

[KingsHockey24]

Never understood why we decided to hire Faust anyways.

Slap to the face of Nickson.

 

[Telos]

Loving it. Sure, Nickson doesn't get every name right all the time, but neither did Bob Nickson was/is the rightful heir to Bob's throne.

 

[ibleedkings]

I use to watch the other feed because I couldn’t stand Faust. Loving life now lol.

 

[BigBrown]

I mean Faust is good, he just wasn't a good fit somehow. Couldn't gel with Fox. I love that Nickson has taken over, I agree that it should have been him from start.

Forgive my ignorance, who has taken over the radio call?

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

I mean Faust is good, he just wasn't a good fit somehow. Couldn't gel with Fox. I love that Nickson has taken over, I agree that it should have been him from start.

Forgive my ignorance, who has taken over the radio call?

It’s a simulcast — what you hear on the radio is what you get on TV.

 

[GameNight]

For most of the past 5 seasons, I've been watching on mute and listening to Nick & Darryl through my stereo. It was a complete PITA to sync up. Gave up last year.

Jim has been a little bit more tolerable so far, as he has stopped over compensating for Faust's complete lack of hockey knowledge. The mansplaining has been toned down. Fox just seems a little more natural now.

Nickson's call is still a little bit behind the play at times, since he's used to doing just a radio broadcast to a listener who can't see the game & taking more time to describe what is happening. But that's ok, never had an issue with his call because he knows what he's talking about!

Faust is a sports ball guy, not a hockey guy and now, we all know the difference. Thank you Alex

 

[Faterson]

Thank heavens the cheese is gone. I love cheese, but not in broadcasts.

(And never again a "celebrity in the booth", please! That was the worst abomination of all. Ducks announcers would have been preferable.)

It's a great point that now thanks to Nick's presence, Jim Fox seems a lot more natural, like he did with Bob. Not surprising, really. Two veteran broadcasters will likely always mesh together better than a newbie + veteran combination. Two newbies are probably a better solution than a veteran + newbie combo. Although every veteran was once a newbie, so newbies shouldn't be judged too harshly. Hoping for a great career on Jeopardy! (or wherever) for Alex Faust.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

I won’t lie, for a couple years now I’ve watched most of the games muted and not regretted it one iota.

New crew is perfect. Familiar, assured, knowledgeable voices. Fox is kept in check. No ham. Only issue I had was I kept mistaking Jim for Daryl and vice versa, didn’t realize it was a trio for a couple minutes

 

[Fishhead]

All 3 work very well together, a lot of synergy. Usually I like to just hear the game called with no fluff, but with those 3 I think the occasional hockey story would be fantastic. Those guys have experienced a lot of stuff around the league for 40+ years.

 

[Schrute farms]

I've always LOVED Nickson's calls, even more than Bob. I was so excited to hear that Faust was gone (I'm sure he's a good dude, nothing personal), the 'cheese' factor never resonated with me.

With that said, I'm liking the new format even more than I thought I would...it just really seems everything has been taken up a notch. Good stuff!

I very much like this post

 

[Nasti]

For most of the past 5 seasons, I've been watching on mute and listening to Nick & Darryl through my stereo. It was a complete PITA to sync up. Gave up last year.

Jim has been a little bit more tolerable so far, as he has stopped over compensating for Faust's complete lack of hockey knowledge. The mansplaining has been toned down. Fox just seems a little more natural now.

Nickson's call is still a little bit behind the play at times, since he's used to doing just a radio broadcast to a listener who can't see the game & taking more time to describe what is happening. But that's ok, never had an issue with his call because he knows what he's talking about!

Faust is a sports ball guy, not a hockey guy and now, we all know the difference. Thank you Alex

I think a lot of why Fox has been tamed is because he needs to let Daryl get in a word from time to time.

 

[bmr]

I've always LOVED Nickson's calls, even more than Bob. I was so excited to hear that Faust was gone (I'm sure he's a good dude, nothing personal), the 'cheese' factor never resonated with me.

With that said, I'm liking the new format even more than I thought I would...it just really seems everything has been taken up a notch. Good stuff!

They have a great team right now - don't change a thing.

 

[tny760]

i said it in the GDT too but in addition to the call being great, the truck guys are crushing it too. i used to sometimes watch the opponents' telecasts intentionally because ours NEVER had instant replays, it took like 5 minutes to get a replay of a nice save or something, by then the excitement was already gone. the guys this season are majorly on top of that, high danger chances that lead to a quick stoppage or something get a high quality replay before the commercial break or faceoff and that's f***in AWESOME and is the kind of telecast polish i love

 

[kingsboy11]

I never minded Faust as a much as some people did here, but Nick calling the games alongside Fox is how its supposed to be. What they probably should've done is have Nick takeover for Bob and hired someone for the radio broadcast and groomed him to eventually takeover for Nick once he's done.

I think one thing they need to work on is to find ways to get Darryl more involved, but I'm sure that will come with time.

 

[The Butcher]

Bob Miller is probably the most beloved LA King of all time. I met the man several times and was a treat every time. He was especially kind to my mom, who is known to ask every obnoxious question possible. Jimmy Fox and Darryl Evens have been especially kind as well.

But I think Nick Nickson is my favorite hockey broadcaster of all time. One of the reasons Faust got on my nerves so much is more that he wasn't Nick Nickson than any other reason, that and the Kings were just so bad when he stepped in.

For me, getting Nickson on the TV play by pay improved the Kings on ice product almost more than the play itself.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Does he still do Kings Talk and give away popcorn?

 

[lumbergh]

Fox is 100% better with Nick than with Alex. That's the big difference to me. Nick is awesome, and the chemistry with "James" is way less awkward.

 

[Buddy The Elf]

I too was bummed that Nick didn't take over as soon as Bob left. Seemed to be the obvious choice and that could save money doing the simulcast they are now doing. This setup was so obvious it's a real head scratcher why they didn't do this to being with. Either the organization or Nick has stated he wanted to stay on the radio. Perhaps that's true and when they told him they were going to move to a simulcast that was his only option or to leave the organization.

Does he still do Kings Talk and give away popcorn?

No.. I turned on the iheartradio app after opening night and Jesse Cohen was doing it.

 

[All The Kings Men]

Does he still do Kings Talk and give away popcorn?

Popcorn giveaways are a thing of the past.

I'm working on a new alternative.

Stay tuned.

 

[fivehole32]

Popcorn giveaways are a thing of the past.

I'm working on a new alternative.

Stay tuned.

NFT giveaways? /s I needs to start listening after the game. I like when you did the intermission reports.

I agree the broadcast has been great. I like the addition of Evans between the benches. I enjoy that POV in the national broadcasts, so its nice to see during our broadcasts.

 

[tny760]

Fox is 100% better with Nick than with Alex. That's the big difference to me. Nick is awesome, and the chemistry with "James" is way less awkward.

i've noticed that "james" thing too, wondering if he's kinda little brothering him, it's funny to me

 

[TwzKing]

Never understood why we decided to hire Faust anyways.

Slap to the face of Nickson.

The only thing I can think of is maybe he was offered it and said nah. Not wanting to be on camera or even not wanting to be with fox and lose his partner

 

[Pucknut50]

Never understood why we decided to hire Faust anyways.

Slap to the face of Nickson.

I thought I read Nick was offered the TV play by play but liked the Radio side with Darryl.