Never understood the hype around Jeanneret. I find his voice to be incredibly annoying.
Love Doc Emrick. That guy could make water polo exciting to watch.
Edit: Also, there is an announcer in Tampa (either radio or TV) that goes absolutely bananas when someone scores for the Lightning. Can't remember his name.
Cuthbert always reminds me of Jim Perry, the host of the old 80's game show "Sale of the Century."
Ya, I think his age is the biggest factor. They need to do him a favor and get him off the air. Much like another CBC (now SNet) personality...Bob cole is the worst
Our radio guy is Dave Mishkin and he's unbearable. Wayyy too homerly. Never gives other teams credit for their good play as it's always something the Bolts did or did not do. Every other team is irrelevant to him. He also screams at the top of his lungs for empty netters in a three-goal win against a bad team. Like, Stanley Cup-winning goal scream.
Our tv guy is Rick Peckham and I really do consider him one of the best play-by-play announcers I've heard for any sport. Very knowledgeable, respectful to opponents, great with his pacing, and he's able to get excited without appearing a total Lightning shill.
Engblom, as Peckham's sidekick has his highs and lows. He can be corny and will try too hard to be pro-Bolts at times but he has good energy and makes quality observations. He also seems like he's legitimately having fun out there and that comes across on screen.
Worst BY FAR has to be Buffalo (Jeanneret) followed closely by the Rangers (Sam Rosen). It is absolutely painful listening to Sabres and Rangers broadcasts. I have no idea how the fan bases do it.
You realize Pens no longer use Steigy, right? Pens are now MUCH improved with Steve Mears.Pens announcer easily, so biased.
I don't keep up with everyone's names, but....
Worst:
Penguins (haven't heard the new guys though)