Bob Miller to take medical leave of absence.

[kingskring]

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#LAKings broadcaster Bob Miller to take medical leave of absence.
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LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Kings Hall of Fame Television Play-by-Play Broadcaster Bob Miller will take a medical leave of absence, the Kings announced today.

Miller is slated to undergo heart bypass surgery. The date of the surgery has not yet been determined. The timeline for Miller’s return to the TV booth also is undetermined.

“It is unfortunate that I have to miss Kings telecasts but I have to get this taken care of as soon as possible,” said Miller. “I know the telecasts will be in good hands and I hope to return to the TV booth as soon as my health allows.”

Said Kings President, Business Operations Luc Robitaille: “Like all Kings fans we wish Bob a safe and speedy recovery. We look forward to hearing his familiar voice on our broadcasts again real soon but it is important that Bob take his time to recover as his health is the top priority.”

In addition, in conjunction with FOX Sports West and KABC Radio, the Kings have announced that Nick Nickson, the Hall of Fame radio “Voice of the Kings,” will temporarily replace Miller on Kings telecasts, calling Kings games with TV Analyst Jim Fox in Miller’s absence beginning with the next Kings game on FOX Sports West (February 2 in Arizona). On the radio side, Jon Rosen will call the play-by-play with Radio Analyst Daryl Evans on KABC 790 AM. Nickson will continue to host “Kings Talk” with Evans after Kings home games.

Tonight’s Kings-Colorado game at STAPLES Center will air on NBCSN and on KABC 790. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. and is the club’s final contest before the NHL All-Star break.

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[Captain Mittens*]

 

[tsanuri]

Just hope he gets well soon. But they are replacing him with the only logical choice. And the one when he does decide to retire that should replace him.

 

[Jeff18]

Doesn't sound too urgent. Hope he has a good recovery. We're lucky to have a great backup.

 

[TheSentinel]

Agreed, get well soon Bob.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

All the best to Bob. Always been one of my favorites outside of our guy Hahn. Classy guy, hope he can make it back for the playoffs.

 

[Papa Mocha 15]

Get well. Recoup, keep the stress down and follow Docs orders. I've been listening to Bob since 86. Nothing short of a class act.

 

[chesed]

I so wanna hear Jon Rosen do play by play on the radio. I hope Bob recovers well!

 

[Dykstra]

Get well soon Bob!!

 

[Reclamation Project]

Any and all surgeries are scary. Hopefully he makes a quick recovery and the procedure goes through safely.

I love, love, love Nick Nickson though.

 

[Gentle Ben Ken0bi]

Upper Body Injury

 

[Sleeping Dog]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[HeadInjury]

All that restaurant food over the years probably clogged the arteries a bit. Get well soon Bob!

 

[kingsboy11]

Hoping for a safe speedy recovery for Bob. It is nice to know we have a great back up though.

 

[Kings man 4 life]

Best wishes Bob!

*me inside:*

 

[Telos]

Don't even want to think about losing Bob so hopefully all works out with his surgery and he has a quick recovery. It will be interesting to see how Nick and Jim work for a good bit of games here.

 

[KingsKnight]

Hope everything goes smoothly for him. I know age becomes a factor in surgeries like this. Get well soon Bob.

 

[DocWest]

Get healthy, Bob. You have more Cups to call.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Bypass surgery. He could be in for a long recovery. Hope it goes smoothly.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I can never get used to watching Kings games without Bob calling play-by-play.

Best of luck to Bob for a quick recovery. This is a good warm up for Nick who will be Bob's eventual successor once he decides to retire.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Get healthy, Bob. You have more Cups to call.

2014 certainly took a toll on him.

 

[SLang]

Get well soon Bob! You're the greatest!

 

[YP44]

Nooooo......get well bob
Nick Ncikson is a stud though.

 

[Pandaman11]

Get well soon! However, imo over the last 1-2 years you could notice that he's getting older...

It will be weird not hearing his voice. Who'll comment the games? Nickson?

 

[YP44]

Get well soon! However, imo over the last 1-2 years you could notice that he's getting older...

It will be weird not hearing his voice. Who'll comment the games? Nickson?

not sure..if it is nickson I will welcome it. Only way I could get games for years was via radio stream.

I hope Miller will be back. You are right you can tell he is starting to mix up names and numbers like Bob Cole...doesn't take away from the way he broadcasts though. Broadcasters like Cole and Miller are legends that I have earned more slack.