Josh and Razor at #3 is a firm but fair assessment. Detroit and Seattle do have phenomenal broadcast teams
Joe B and Laughlin are, indeed, great here in DC. Craig Laughlin especially has built a great bond with the community here both on air and with a lot of his work in youth hockey.
They are homers, but do a great job showing love to the other team when they deserve it. Laughlin actually got a great ovation when he rode in the Stanley Cup parade.
I would die for these two and I’m only 51% joking.
Not a Wing fan or follower but I straight up tune into their games sometimes just to listen. Being an outside party that doesn’t care about outcome they are a fucking pleasure to just appreciate
Yep, that’s correct, Ken and Mick are the best.
Unsurprisingly as a Jets fan, they are ranked #21 and almost zero of that is Dan Robertson’s fault!
Sam Rosen is a treasure and I dread the day he’s not around any more to yell “IT’S A POWER PLAY GOAL!!!”
Hearing Mickey and Ken call games is like watching a game with your grandparents. They are treasures and this comes as no surprise.
Calgary is right in the middle. As is tradition
No surprises here
Is it just me or does Mickey (just assuming his name is above his head since I have no idea who these guys are) look like Bryan Cranston and Patrick Stewart had a baby?
The NY Times just announced that the Blackhawks fired Chris Vosters and replaced him with Rick Ball.
Edzo and John Forslund at #2 is acceptable lol
Easily
They are an awesome commentary duo. I never miss an opportunity to watch the Wings when they’re on Sportsnet so I can see them in action.
They are objective even against the wings, funny and high amounts of enthusiasm without being annoying. They announce the game in a way that makes the fans better.
It’s not even close.
Yes
« It should be noted that the French RDS broadcasting tandem of Houde and Denis received almost universal acclaim in our survey. »
Oh come on Jim Jackson and boosh gotta be up there!
I’m 50 yrs old, and the majority of my memories of RW hockey are with Mickey. When I was 12, I went to Red’s Beresons UofM hockey camp, and Mickey came 1 day each week and coached us. Taught me how to backhand, never forget that. The guy is a gem.
Fucking right they are #1
Man I miss the days of Ralph Strangis and Daryl (Razor) Reaugh for the Stars.
Flyers have 2 guys that do national games, albeit JJ only does the playoffs and should be more widely used. I get it that Hartnell brings the overall ratings down. How were we 22 last season?
They are the BEST!!!!
Accurate ranking. Redmond is a national treasure… especially now that the Wings have been bad for a while and allowed him to unleash his inner annoyed grandpa 😛
So deserving.
Couldn’t agree more. I’d even listen to them broadcast my shits
Honestly, as an Oilers fan, I’m surprised both ways at our placement. Surprised we’re as high as we are because I know Jack can come across as a bit of a hometown bias at times.. but surprised we’re not higher, because Jack and Louie are so damn good at their jobs
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Full article: [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521206/2024/06/06/nhl-broadcast-rankings-tv-2024-commentator/](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521206/2024/06/06/nhl-broadcast-rankings-tv-2024-commentator/)
Bruins in dead last haha wow
Josh and Razor at #3 is a firm but fair assessment. Detroit and Seattle do have phenomenal broadcast teams
Joe B and Laughlin are, indeed, great here in DC. Craig Laughlin especially has built a great bond with the community here both on air and with a lot of his work in youth hockey.
They are homers, but do a great job showing love to the other team when they deserve it. Laughlin actually got a great ovation when he rode in the Stanley Cup parade.
I would die for these two and I’m only 51% joking.
Not a Wing fan or follower but I straight up tune into their games sometimes just to listen. Being an outside party that doesn’t care about outcome they are a fucking pleasure to just appreciate
Yep, that’s correct, Ken and Mick are the best.
Unsurprisingly as a Jets fan, they are ranked #21 and almost zero of that is Dan Robertson’s fault!
Sam Rosen is a treasure and I dread the day he’s not around any more to yell “IT’S A POWER PLAY GOAL!!!”
Hearing Mickey and Ken call games is like watching a game with your grandparents. They are treasures and this comes as no surprise.
Calgary is right in the middle. As is tradition
No surprises here
Is it just me or does Mickey (just assuming his name is above his head since I have no idea who these guys are) look like Bryan Cranston and Patrick Stewart had a baby?
The NY Times just announced that the Blackhawks fired Chris Vosters and replaced him with Rick Ball.
Edzo and John Forslund at #2 is acceptable lol
Easily
They are an awesome commentary duo. I never miss an opportunity to watch the Wings when they’re on Sportsnet so I can see them in action.
They are objective even against the wings, funny and high amounts of enthusiasm without being annoying. They announce the game in a way that makes the fans better.
It’s not even close.
Yes
« It should be noted that the French RDS broadcasting tandem of Houde and Denis received almost universal acclaim in our survey. »
you goddamned right about that
[one of many many great calls by Ken and Mick last season.](https://x.com/ryanhanawwp/status/1761931959754702933?s=46&t=scU3eBKvdXMJgu9lQ_qt6g)
Oh come on Jim Jackson and boosh gotta be up there!
I’m 50 yrs old, and the majority of my memories of RW hockey are with Mickey. When I was 12, I went to Red’s Beresons UofM hockey camp, and Mickey came 1 day each week and coached us. Taught me how to backhand, never forget that. The guy is a gem.
Fucking right they are #1
Man I miss the days of Ralph Strangis and Daryl (Razor) Reaugh for the Stars.
Flyers have 2 guys that do national games, albeit JJ only does the playoffs and should be more widely used. I get it that Hartnell brings the overall ratings down. How were we 22 last season?
They are the BEST!!!!
Accurate ranking. Redmond is a national treasure… especially now that the Wings have been bad for a while and allowed him to unleash his inner annoyed grandpa 😛
So deserving.
Couldn’t agree more. I’d even listen to them broadcast my shits
Honestly, as an Oilers fan, I’m surprised both ways at our placement. Surprised we’re as high as we are because I know Jack can come across as a bit of a hometown bias at times.. but surprised we’re not higher, because Jack and Louie are so damn good at their jobs