Ron Duguay off Rangers coverage on MSG

[Edge]

Would you puck me?

I'd puck me.

 

[East Coast Bias]

Dugay never really brought anything to the table for me. He really wasn’t insightful at all, and didn’t bring that ex player fun storytelling angle either.

He was just there. Didn’t love him, didn’t hate him. Never understood his role.

 

[Blue Blooded]

Liked his zany outfits. Never really listen to what they say at intermission when I watch a game live anyway, so any lack of insight wasn't a problem for me.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Bring in someone who can actually analyze the game and gives us more in-depth x's and o's analysis please. Duguay leaving isn't a big deal, he didn't add much to the broadcast

 

[eco's bones]

The guy I like the most is Dave Maloney. Less bullshit with him than any of the others IMO. Duguay seems to me to have been losing interest for the last couple seasons anyway. Most of what he was chiming in with sounded like pep talk crap or stuff that I'd normally tune out.

The guy I have been missing for years is Bob Page. And I wish we had Daneyko instead of Micheletti.

 

[NYR94]

Now every time I read about or see duguay Goodbye Horses is going to play in my head.

 

[Gardner McKay]

MSG will be hiring a new analyst to replace Duguay. Anson Carter anyone?

Anson is one of the best analysts in the entire NHL. He should be on every national broadcast and in a much bigger role with the Rangers.

 

[Rempe73]

You can't hold a chair down forever Doogs. We have other retirees to support. As long as it's not Anson Carter replacing him. I hope they give Valiquette more airtime. He's one of the best new guys at breaking down the subtleties of the game.

Yea that’s true but what always makes me laugh is this one poster who said that Valiquette is “a guy who dumb people think is smart” hahaha

 

[Rempe73]

The guy I have been missing for years is Bob Page. And I wish we had Daneyko instead of Micheletti.

You know, I hate to admit it, but I really like Daneyko.

 

[SML2]

Sean Avery will be announced this afternoon as the replacement. They will also coincidentally be instituting a new behind the scenes pre pre-game and post post-game reality segment called ‘what will he say today’ and ‘what he said today’ respectively, as well as a 10 minute tape delay.

They will also be split screening the second period with a new segment called ‘Sean Avery’s Sloppy Second Periods’.

That's a good idea! They could also have him Skype into the broadcast from wherever he is each time someone puts in a goal on the rebound.
"Shot-save rebound score"
"Sean Avery from the Champagne room: Whenever you get a really good shot on net, you always leave a good chance for someone not as good as you to score on the rebound"

 

[SML2]

Yea that’s true but what always makes me laugh is this one poster who said that Valiquette is “a guy who dumb people think is smart” hahaha

I don't care if he's actually smart. I think his breakdown of the game actually has some value as opposed to Michelletti's knack for judging how tired penalty killers are and inaccurately reporting if a puck went straight in or was tipped.

 

[EpicDing]

I don't care if he's actually smart. I think his breakdown of the game actually has some value as opposed to Michelletti's knack for judging how tired penalty killers are and inaccurately reporting if a puck went straight in or was tipped.

"I... you know what Sam, I think that was tipped."

"No Joe, I think that one beat him clean."

 

[romba]

I don't care if he's actually smart. I think his breakdown of the game actually has some value as opposed to Michelletti's knack for judging how tired penalty killers are and inaccurately reporting if a puck went straight in or was tipped.

Lol when Sam is correcting you these days you’ve got problems.

 

[Unusual Suspect]

Unbelievable sometimes how a bunch of people can watch the same broadcaster and have such vastly different takes. For my money Daneyko is the quintessential mouth full of mumbles (brain more so) dumb jock. (EDIT: tie with Bryce Salvador.) Duguay was pathetic the first couple of years he was around (12 seems... crazy, I'dve said half that) but improved his game dramatically... the insights were meager but the presentation at least became professional.

Anson Carter is another guy who may be able to think the game but can't spit it out to save his life. I wish we could pry Weekes loose, I think he's very knowledgeable and makes his cases well and with a smooth delivery. Dave Maloney still can be a little rough as a speaker but his combination of knowledge and candor make him invaluable... would LOVE to see him take the Duguay spot as I seldom listen to the radio calls anyway. Leetch seemed to be getting it together a bit just about the time he... disappeared again. But really, the man who got away was Mike Richter. Never saw any athlete with a sharper mind or more facile with words, and a nice amount of wit to boot.

I think the rebuild should continue in the broadcast booth. If some folks think maybe King Henrik is past his prime, Sam left his behind a decade ago, and when with him Micheletti is beyond useless. I'm tired of the Cup-related sentimentality. Let's have some new voices to put with the new skaters.

 

[Riche16]

Was like Joan Jet broke into Don Cherry's wardrobe but with less hockey insight

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

I'll miss being confused by whether Duguay reminds me of an aging Henrik Lundqvist, or a PG version of the Buffalo Bill dance scene from Silence of the Lambs.

Wild horses...

And f*** you @Edge for putting this non-removable image in my minds eye.

 

[NCRanger]

Unbelievable sometimes how a bunch of people can watch the same broadcaster and have such vastly different takes. For my money Daneyko is the quintessential mouth full of mumbles (brain more so) dumb jock. (EDIT: tie with Bryce Salvador.) Duguay was pathetic the first couple of years he was around (12 seems... crazy, I'dve said half that) but improved his game dramatically... the insights were meager but the presentation at least became professional.

Anson Carter is another guy who may be able to think the game but can't spit it out to save his life. I wish we could pry Weekes loose, I think he's very knowledgeable and makes his cases well and with a smooth delivery. Dave Maloney still can be a little rough as a speaker but his combination of knowledge and candor make him invaluable... would LOVE to see him take the Duguay spot as I seldom listen to the radio calls anyway. Leetch seemed to be getting it together a bit just about the time he... disappeared again. But really, the man who got away was Mike Richter. Never saw any athlete with a sharper mind or more facile with words, and a nice amount of wit to boot.

I think the rebuild should continue in the broadcast booth. If some folks think maybe King Henrik is past his prime, Sam left his behind a decade ago, and when with him Micheletti is beyond useless. I'm tired of the Cup-related sentimentality. Let's have some new voices to put with the new skaters.

Completely agree.

Kenny the Ape is absolutely awful. Yet, he's a step above Chico.

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

I always cringed when I saw him. Happy he's gone tbh

What do you like about RangersTown l?

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

Would you puck me?

I would puck me...

 

[ReggieDunlop68]

The guy I like the most is Dave Maloney. Less bull**** with him than any of the others IMO. Duguay seems to me to have been losing interest for the last couple seasons anyway. Most of what he was chiming in with sounded like pep talk crap or stuff that I'd normally tune out.

The guy I have been missing for years is Bob Page. And I wish we had Daneyko instead of Micheletti.

Idk...

Daneyko would just spend his time talking shit about the Rangers.

 

[silverfish]

f*** THIS SEASON I'M DONE

 

[Irishguy42]

**** THIS SEASON I'M DONE

With Borges and Calamia gone, I really wonder what the team is going to do with their online presence. Matt provided a lot for the website, and Borges was great for social media content.

Bummer.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

This seems like it's all coming last minute

Amanda was great though, quite a shame. One would assume she is going back to football in some capacity, but maybe not

Wonder if they have people lined up to replace Matt and her

 

[Tob]

Bill Pidto will be assuming all of their roles for the year.

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

Good Ranger but contributed nothing on the broadcast outside of generic statements with no substance. Broadcast is better off now.

Holy f*** u just scalped the man. Gl transporting that head of hair, you'll need a wheelbarrow