A new low for Chris Cuthbert

[Ember2020]

I have never been a fan of Chris Cuthbert, the Sportsnet play by play. I have found him to be very bland amongst other issues.

But he hit a new low Monday night-with about 13 minutes left in the Canada-Finland game, he made it quite clear that a Canada-US final was a certitude, which his sidekick proclaimed as well (his mame escapes me).

I have played the game and faithfully followed the game for over 60 years-and I groaned at this claim, cursing him for saying it, knowing what could happen (and almost did). Where does he get off saying this? When was a play by play allowed this latitude?

Shame on him for such a total lack of professionalism, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Lucky for him, by a whisker Canada won, but he shouldn’t be allowed on. the air.

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[ORRFForever]

I have never been a fan of Chris Cuthbert, the Sportsnet play by play. I have found him to be very bland amongst other issues.

But he hit a new low Monday night-with about 13 minutes left in the Canada-Finland game, he made it quite clear that a Canada-US final was a certitude, which his sidekick proclaimed as well (his mame escapes me).

I have played the game and faithfully followed the game for over 60 years-and I groaned at this claim, cursing him for saying it, knowing what could happen (and almost did). Where does he get off saying this? When was a play by play allowed this latitude?

Shame on him for such a total lack of professionalism, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Lucky for him, by a whisker Canada won, but he shouldn’t be allowed on. the air.

I like Chris Cuthbert. He does a wonderful job.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

I have never been a fan of Chris Cuthbert, the Sportsnet play by play. I have found him to be very bland amongst other issues.

But he hit a new low Monday night-with about 13 minutes left in the Canada-Finland game, he made it quite clear that a Canada-US final was a certitude, which his sidekick proclaimed as well (his mame escapes me).

I have played the game and faithfully followed the game for over 60 years-and I groaned at this claim, cursing him for saying it, knowing what could happen (and almost did). Where does he get off saying this? When was a play by play allowed this latitude?

Shame on him for such a total lack of professionalism, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Lucky for him, by a whisker Canada won, but he shouldn’t be allowed on. the air.

...he & Craig Simpson (his partner in crime) are horrid...I miss Bob Cole...

 

[JoeSakic13]

A certitude you say? Great heavens!

 

[LTIR]

I have never been a fan of Chris Cuthbert, the Sportsnet play by play. I have found him to be very bland amongst other issues.

But he hit a new low Monday night-with about 13 minutes left in the Canada-Finland game, he made it quite clear that a Canada-US final was a certitude, which his sidekick proclaimed as well (his mame escapes me).

I have played the game and faithfully followed the game for over 60 years-and I groaned at this claim, cursing him for saying it, knowing what could happen (and almost did). Where does he get off saying this? When was a play by play allowed this latitude?

Shame on him for such a total lack of professionalism, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Lucky for him, by a whisker Canada won, but he shouldn’t be allowed on. the air.

It wasn't just him.. they were literally showing Can vs US finals signs during the 2nd period intermission.

 

[GeeoffBrown]

I guess since Canada won...commentators curse debunked!!!

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Remind me who is in the final again

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Cuthbert is a crotch sniffer of toronto media.

Matthews had a simple backcheck and he proclaimed thats why hes in the conversation of the Selke.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Clutch the pearls harder.

Seriously what a weird thing to be offended about. Gord Miller goes out of his way to mention a goalie is on their way to a shutout every time AND has commented that he does it to spite superstitious people (because he doesn't believe in it), now THAT is worth being upset over.

 

[elmaco]

I don't care for superstition but it was pretty obvious Canada was gonna win, though it sure was blatant disrespect towards the opponent.

 

[All Mod Cons]

Cuthbert is a crotch sniffer of toronto media.

Matthews had a simple backcheck and he proclaimed thats why hes in the conversation of the Selke.

Let's get Auston Matthews into this thread and then complain everything is about the Leafs.

 

[the valiant effort]

This ridiculous thread aside, Rogers’ corporate guidelines and scripts have definitely rendered him less enjoyable.

Absolute legend during the heyday of CBC Sports/HNIC though

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I was expecting much, much worse when I saw the thread title. Talk about hyperbole.

 

[Beau Knows]

If that's his lowest low, he's doing okay.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Guess CC was right.
OP congrats on joining HFB, don’t see the issue though.

 

[HabzSauce]

Jesus lol people get worked up over anything these days

Cuthbert is the man.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

...he & Craig Simpson (his partner in crime) are horrid...I miss Bob Cole...

I miss Bob Cole too but Cuthbert is awesome. I remember listening to his West coast games back during the battle of Alberta. Epic.

As for him presuming it was Canada US… it was pretty much a done deal. 4-0 lead in the third? Of course you’re going to assume it’s a victory.

 

[ORRFForever]

Why all this hate for Mr. Cuthbert? It's not like he's Mitch Marner...

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

I miss Bob Cole too but Cuthbert is awesome. I remember listening to his West coast games back during the battle of Alberta. Epic.

As for him presuming it was Canada US… it was pretty much a done deal. 4-0 lead in the third? Of course you’re going to assume it’s a victory.

...Cuthbert hasn't been the same in years, almost forcefeeding viewers "certain views"...

 

[NyQuil]

Cuthbert good.

Simpson bad.

 

[ORRFForever]

Cuthbert good.

Simpson bad.

O.J.?

 

[God]

...he & Craig Simpson (his partner in crime) are horrid...I miss Bob Cole...

Chris Cuthbert's age is hitting him a bit harder lately but he's always been one of the best, and as good as Bob Cole was in his prime. Bob Cole was terrible starting from probably the early 2000s.

 

[Roo]

Why are we using words like certitude now?

Didn’t we all figure it was a done deal? No issue with someone voicing that sentiment, there was only a few min left.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

Chris Cuthbert's age is hitting him a bit harder lately but he's always been one of the best, and as good as Bob Cole was in his prime. Bob Cole was terrible starting from probably the early 2000s.

...Bob Cole was Bob Cole...in my head, he's the narrator of my Life...

 

[krutovsdonut]

cuthbert is mildly toronto-centric but he can credibly call the home games of all the canadian teams. he's probably the only active pbp guy who can do that. it's going to be ugly when he retires because the sportnet monopoly and death of radio has throttled pbp talent.