Jim Hughson

[bert]

Why is he the go to guy for HNIC? He delivers little to no emotion unless its a team he favors, if the game doesn't feature a team he cares for there is zero emotion.

Most games he has a favorite and its unbearable, the narrative ruins the broadcast.

I see people rip on Bob Cole all the time but hell at least he is excited when something happens.

Romanuk gets fired up too, real excitement in his calls.

Rogers just doesn't seem to be able to make the correct call on anything.

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[Tkachuk Norris]

I like Bob Cole too.

But Hughson is far from the worst choice IMO.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Don't get that hate for Hughson. One of the best in the biz.

 

[Semin]

Only time Hughson is tolerable is when he's calling a Canuck game and if you're a Canuck fan.

 

[Oilers Apologist]

I don't know, I love Jim Hughson and Craig Simpson simply because every game I watch is a throwback to NHL 07, but I do agree his calls are fairly mundane.

 

[clunk]

Hughson is a legend. Get out of here.

 

[lebdafor norris]

Why is he the go to guy for HNIC? He delivers little to no emotion unless its a team he favors, if the game doesn't feature a team he cares for there is zero emotion.

Most games he has a favorite and its unbearable, the narrative ruins the broadcast.

I see people rip on Bob Cole all the time but hell at least he is excited when something happens.

Romanuk gets fired up too, real excitement in his calls.

Rogers just doesn't seem to be able to make the correct call on anything.

I rather listen to PJ Stock and Glean Healy spout BS for a full 60 minutes than listen to Romanuk's monotone, play by play voice call a playoff game.

 

[Hoser]

Only time Hughson is tolerable is when he's calling a Canuck game and if you're a Canuck fan.

Precisely. Hughson is a Vancouver guy through and through. I don't think he does a bad job per se, but Lord help you if you're watching a _______ vs. Canucks game and aren't a Canucks fan. Absolutely insufferable.

 

[Addison Rae]

Hughson is ****ing awesome.

 

[DraberlyakMcHallkins*]

has a nice voice but a huge VAN homer

 

[FLYLine27*]

He's the man, thats why.

 

[CalderSchmalder]

Grrreat save luongo!

 

[Hobble]

I always loved, "Great saaaaaavvvvvvveeeee Luongo!"

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

Bob Cole is so biased towards the Blues in the WCF, that's why people are upset.

 

[Michael Farkas]

Hughson shows emotion without being over emotional on everything. He let's you enjoy the game without sticking it in your face. He's one of the best of all time, for my broadcast needs.

 

[Langdon Alger]

The fans call a penalty the refs don't.

Unbelievable!

They're not booing, they're Louing.

Great save Luongo

 

[dubey]

Ron and Don make too much money for Rogers to hire real talent for HNIC

 

[Langdon Alger]

Hughson has worked for TSN and CBC in the past doing hockey and baseball. If you don't think he's "real talent" I'm not sure what to tell you.

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

Hughson is terrible. Monotone as ****. Give me Bob Cole over him any day of the week.

 

[8816 others]

He puts the same emotion into his Duncanby Lodge ads that he does non-Canuck games.

 

[FlaPanthers11]

I love Hughson.

The answer to your question is in these responses. People have different opinions. Many like him.

 

[KBobs]

Hughson does a terrific job. Always a pleasure listening to him.

 

[BruinsBtn]

Hughson is ok but I'd like to see him with a better color man. When was the last time Craig Simpson told you something that wasn't obvious?

 

[Scholarships]

Hughson is great. He is a homer and I love him for it.

Besides, he said "Greaaat Save Luongo"

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

I used to like him, but he makes some pretty off-base observations. He should restrict his comments to calling the play.

He's middle-of-the-pack. Better than Emrick, anyway.