Jack Edwards call on Oshie

[Anisimovs AK]

Every fan would react the same way if you hear a whistle on an odd man rush. It wasn't even a penalty called against the Bruins so why did they blow the play dead?

But, he is a professional announcer, not a fan watching at home drunk where noone but his family/friends can hear him

 

[SUBdrewgANS]

Good thing it wasnt a shot follow through then, eh?

Never said it was the result of a follow through. Just pointing out that there is an exception

 

[Anisimovs AK]

You're right...We need more whiners in society to get things that we want...Commence the temper tantrums!

You mean, like the one Jack Edwards threw leading to this very thread?

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Jack Edwards sounds like a friend trying to tell you a story while drunk out of his mind.

 

[Over the volcano]

Except for the fact that they blow plays dead for head injuries (specifically if the player is bleeding) regardless of possession. Besides for Zach Werenski in 2017 against the Penguins

They also don’t

 

[HabstuckinTO]

I'm also guilty of liking Rick Jeanneret.

Jeanneret was always over the top, but I think it always came from an extreme excitement and love for his team's success, especially when they scored - "May Day!. Harmless unless the Sabres scored against your team but even then still harmless, just frustrating in the moment. Edwards is different - loves his team, sure, but has no issue calling out opponent team players as faking injuries, "Get up!!" calls, etc. If he was actually a Bruin player coming up with that stuff on the ice some of his teammates would very likely take him aside. And if he kept it up it would be tough to defend when other teams had had enough. Not saying PBP is held to the same standards as the conduct of an NHL pro, but I think it speaks to the fact that many hockey players and fans think that he's an utter nincompoop.

 

[FMichael]

You mean, like the one Jack Edwards threw leading to this very thread?

Edwards is employed by NESN to be a homer.

 

[Stephen]

It's not often you wish a broadcaster would run into Scott Stevens "shoulder," but here we are.

 

[FMichael]

Jeanneret was always over the top, but I think it always came from an extreme excitement and love for his team's success, especially when they scored - "May Day!. Harmless unless the Sabres scored against your team but even then still harmless, just frustrating in the moment. Edwards is different - loves his team, sure, but has no issue calling out opponent team players as faking injuries, "Get up!!" calls, etc. If he was actually a Bruin player coming up with that stuff on the ice some of his teammates would very likely take him aside. And if he kept it up it would be tough to defend when other teams had had enough. Not saying PBP is held to the same standards as the conduct of an NHL pro, but I think it speaks to the fact that many hockey players and fans think that he's an utter nincompoop.

Edwards is the textbook definition of being a homer so I expect him to shoot his mouth off on a nightly basis...I’m guilty of finding him entertaining and hope he doesn’t change one bit.

 

[RustyCat]

Serious question: What do the Bruins' fans on here honestly think of Edwards?

 

[the_fan]

What an asshole

 

[Number8]

Serious question: What do the Bruins' fans on here honestly think of Edwards?

Jack is a dork. and sometimes he loses his mind.

BUT he is an excellent PBP guy. Knows players on all teams and often can be overly deferential to other teams players that are going well.

Yes he’s a homer to the extreme. He’s employed by NESN so no surprise.

There are other announcers around the League that grate my teeth. But it’s their announcers so what do I care and, really, what business is it of mine. I hear them a handful of times a year. Big deal.

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

Edwards is employed by NESN to be a homer.

I'll take Ken Daniels/Mickey Redmond over Jack Edwards/Andy Brickley any day of the week. Sure, they are also more partisan than a national broadcaster, but I've actually seen them talk about Wings players having gotten away with stuff and complaining about wrong calls even when they went for the Wings. They're not predictably whining every time something goes against the Wings, they're not defending Wings players in all situations and accusing opponents of diving/embellishing/being up to no good every single time. There's probably more of that than you'd get on a NBCSN broadcast, but compared to Jack Edwards, Daniels is basically the announcing version of Switzerland.

 

[Yeti of the Flow]

I'll take Ken Daniels/Mickey Redmond over Jack Edwards/Andy Brickley any day of the week. Sure, they are also more partisan than a national broadcaster, but I've actually seen them talk about Wings players having gotten away with stuff and complaining about wrong calls even when they went for the Wings. They're not predictably whining every time something goes against the Wings, they're not defending Wings players in all situations and accusing opponents of diving/embellishing/being up to no good every single time. There's probably more of that than you'd get on a NBCSN broadcast, but compared to Jack Edwards, Daniels is basically the announcing version of Switzerland.

Selection bias, my dude. You're so off base lol.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Rick J is a legend.

Edwards is mediocre at best.

 

[The National]

I’m not sure how these threads continue to gain traction. This is Jack Edwards, how are people still surprised and appalled at this point?

 

[Yeti of the Flow]

I’m not sure how these threads continue to gain traction. This is Jack Edwards, how are people still surprised and appalled at this point?

Envy.

 

[DearDiary]

Except for the fact that they blow plays dead for head injuries (specifically if the player is bleeding) regardless of possession. Besides for Zach Werenski in 2017 against the Penguins

They do? Last I checked they only do it for the defending team if the player isn't in danger of being shot at.

If I recall the event you're taking about, Werenski was up high, play went down low and he didn't lay down on the ice. People talk down embellishment, but the reality is you need to act like you got shot for the Refs to care.

 

[Leafslet]

as usual everything is unfair vs the bruins according to jack edwards.

i watched multiple charging penalties in their game vs buffalo tonight, one of which should have been a game misconduct, (of course zero penalties are called, it’s boston) and jack cheers them on.

 

[Yeti of the Flow]

as usual everything is unfair vs the bruins according to jack edwards.

i watched multiple charging penalties in their game vs buffalo tonight, one of which should have been a game misconduct, (of course zero penalties are called, it’s boston) and jack cheers them on.

Citation?

 

[sharkbyte]

At least he shows emotions unlike *cough* *cough* most commentators

No. Stop with this. Every time there's a Jack Edwards thread someone always posts this "at least he shows emotions" garbage. There's a difference between showing emotions and being a downright unprofessional tool.

 

[The National]

as usual everything is unfair vs the bruins according to jack edwards.

i watched multiple charging penalties in their game vs buffalo tonight, one of which should have been a game misconduct, (of course zero penalties are called, it’s boston) and jack cheers them on.

Although I agree with your points on Jack Edwards falsely claiming things to be unfair, but arent you doing the same by implying the Bruins don’t ever get penalized or get special treatment from the officials?

 

[Legend123]

No. Stop with this. Every time there's a Jack Edwards thread someone always posts this "at least he shows emotions" garbage. There's a difference between showing emotions and being a downright unprofessional tool.

Pff idc I like emotional investment and drama

 

[Ezekial]

Selection bias, my dude. You're so off base lol.

Ken Daniels can be trusted to do national broadcasts, the same can't be said for Jack Edwards. You're so off base lol.

 

[JianYang]

Everytime a jack Edwards call shows up here, I always mention how he would be a pretty good at calling wwe matches.

This clip applies as well.

You can almost hear his tone change after he saw blood, but he couldn't resist doubling down lol.