Nick's replacement?

[XPantericA]

Any news on this front? A lot of us are speculating it'll be Schaefer but I haven't seen any official announcement. I figured this would be done on the sooner side so that the pick would be able to start preparing for their role, but then again, probably not a lot to prepare for other than knowing their travel schedule.

 

[Statue4Deano]

I sure would like to see Stephen Nelson get a shot. He’s fantastic for the Dodgers and his work with the NHL Network is always excellent.

 

[jammer06]

Honestly not a peep on this so far

 

[orpheus]

Getting overwhelmed about the possibility that they don't pick someone good.

 

[MiketheKing]

Anyone but Faust!

 

[DarkLeftHand]

Isn’t it going to be Josh Schaefer?

 

[jammer06]

The assumption is Josh, just waiting for someone to actually say it

 

[jammer06]

Faust is full time for rangers, he's out of running

 

[MonkeysUncle]

Faust is full time for rangers, he's out of running

Highly doubt, he'd come back or they'd bring him back. They must of known Nick was leaving when they didn't renew his contract. They could have kept the broadcasts status quo for 2 year and Alex take over, smells like just cost cutting bs from Luc and Kings

 

[jammer06]

Highly doubt, he'd come back or they'd bring him back. They must of known Nick was leaving when they didn't renew his contract. They could have kept the broadcasts status quo for 2 year and Alex take over, smells like just cost cutting bs from Luc and Kings

Not sure what part you're doubting but for hockey there's not much of a better gig than Rags PBP, you might try visiting the East Coast, they're pretty proud of themselves

 

[nocturn]

Knowing how things have been going lately, it'll probably be the Zamboini driver, Ralph from Fontucky.

 

[DryKing]

Faust is full time for rangers, he's out of running

I'm pretty sure Kenny Albert and Dave Malone are the NYR broadcast team. Faust was used in "select games" in the past, though. He has a good gig with TNT sports (and Apple TV and TBS I believe).

 

[SirJW]

Faust is gonna be on radio and fill in when Kenny is on assignment.

 

[XPantericA]

One of the knocks on Faust was how he was often very excitable and had a contrasting style compared to what we were used to with two legends for decade upon decade.

I’d argue Schaefer has that same exuberant and excitable style, but he seems to get a pass.

Discuss.

 

[DryKing]

One of the knocks on Faust was how he was often very excitable and had a contrasting style compared to what we were used to with two legends for decade upon decade.

I’d argue Schaefer has that same exuberant and excitable style, but he seems to get a pass.

Discuss.

Personally I really liked Faust but I don't think it was fair to compare him to either Bob or Nick because those two were simply among the best of the best. I don't think anyone can get to that level without a great deal of experience.

The biggest problem I had with Faust was what I perceived to be his level of hockey knowledge. I heard he studied hard during his time with the Kings, though, and I feel confident he'd have gotten there with time and experience.

The plus to Faust, imo, was that he showed passion, had excellent diction and was very well spoken.

He and Fox also did not have great chemistry, though, which likely attributed to the final decision to part ways.

 

[MonkeysUncle]

Not sure what part you're doubting but for hockey there's not much of a better gig than Rags PBP, you might try visiting the East Coast, they're pretty proud of themselves

I talking before he was hired for Rangers

 

[Clif]

Personally I really liked Faust but I don't think it was fair to compare him to either Bob or Nick because those two were simply among the best of the best. I don't think anyone can get to that level without a great deal of experience.

The biggest problem I had with Faust was what I perceived to be his level of hockey knowledge. I heard he studied hard during his time with the Kings, though, and I feel confident he'd have gotten there with time and experience.

The plus to Faust, imo, was that he showed passion, had excellent diction and was very well spoken.

He and Fox also did not have great chemistry, though, which likely attributed to the final decision to part ways.

Faust said he and Fox were close friends outside of work. Nice story, but there were too many weird moments between the two throughout the season.

Faust was good at PBP but he could never get comfortable with banter. It wasn’t super uncommon for Faust to say something and be met with dead air. Fox doesn’t get backed into a corner. Patrick O’Neal made a fool of himself early on then it clicked for him. Fox is sink or swim. I love it.

 

[TooCool]

They're going to tell Fox and Evans to flip a coin every game to decide who should do play by play and who should do color at this rate.