Comments on: NHL on NBC: Rangers, Caps continue battle after 3OT marathon

By: wsiegeldpm

wsiegeldpm — Sat, 05 May 2012 17:23:55 +0000

NBC’s coverage of the Ranger/Capital series is the worst I have ever seen. Mike Emrick has a horribly shrill voice that sounds like fingernails on a chalkboard. He has absolutely nothing to say about the game or the players that even a casual fan doesn’t already know. He SCREAMS on the top of his lungs every time the puck gets near the hash marks. When something significant actually happens, like a penalty, he barely mentions is. Ed Olcyk in addition to having nothing useful to say, can barely put together a complete sentence. Why isn’t Joe Micheletti doing color for this series??? I tried to listen to the game today and had to turn the sound off again about halfway through the first period. I am condemned to listen to this series in silence for the long haul unless they bring on real professionals like Sam Rosen, Joe Micheletti, Al Trautwig, or someone with actual hockey knowledge and ability.

By: capsrockva

capsrockva — Sat, 05 May 2012 12:50:35 +0000

Go Caps

By: mrpigs

mrpigs — Sat, 05 May 2012 06:07:09 +0000

NBC has promised coverage up until 2ots, anything after that would be put onto CNBC. Go Rangers!

By: capsfan19

capsfan19 — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:49:56 +0000

I completely agree with hawk!!! Such garbage.

By: barkar942

barkar942 — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:11:54 +0000

I believe there is some kind of horse race on later in the afternoon that NBC is covering. My question is- if they play another marathon game, what channel will NBC dump the game to?

By: hawk29

hawk29 — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:47:25 +0000

What is the deal with the 1230am start? Why in the world would NBC or the NHL put a premier match up like NY vs. DC on at such a horrible time!? Not only is this an indication of how bad the league does at promoting the sport, but it’s also a slap in the face to fans. Regular season game at 1230 Sat…OK…2nd round playoff game you’ve got to be kidding me.