TopShelfGloveSide
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RIP Bruce McCurdy
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I loved his astronomy segments on LT. Every time I bring out the telescope I will always say thank you Bruce for reigniting my love of the night sky. You were truly an inspiration.
Condolences to his friends and family. Rest in peace Mr.McCurdy
Condolences to his friends and family. Rest in peace Mr.McCurdy
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McDrai
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Sorry to hear that. I just watched one of his podcasts with Staples. Life is too short. Condolences to the whole McCurdy family
Bruce had some great insights and some pretty good rants. The Edmonton Journal just put up a short clip of one of his rants. This was a few weeks ago after our loss in Buffalo. Love the way he is so passionate about the Oilers and the ornery side to him at times. And usually he's on point. We still have something like 5-6 regulation wins for a long long span now. A nice little tribute.
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The family suffered a tragic and sudden loss, and my my sincere condolences go out to them.
I download every episode of the cult of hockey podcast and listen to it almost every day on my way to work. It’s going to leave a dark hole in my day not being able to enjoy his insights. He had such a unique delivery. Passionate, but in a decidedly soft tone and a measured pace. He was the consummate grey bearded sage who spoke quietly, but smart people listened to because it was spot on.
I’ve always been a fan of his work in the Journal (Game Grades) and articles, and enjoyed his stints on Lowetide. Seems like he’s been a fixture forever. His astronomy bit was so endearing. Literally just a little bit out there, and I loved that he shared that interest with us. I would chuckle to myself when I’d hear his cat with the bell on its collar try to interrupt his broadcast and Bruce would have to chase it off. What a guy. And what a gentleman.
I’ll miss you Bruce. Tell Robin Brownlee we miss him too. Godspeed, and I hope your view of the stars you love so much is spectacular.
I download every episode of the cult of hockey podcast and listen to it almost every day on my way to work. It’s going to leave a dark hole in my day not being able to enjoy his insights. He had such a unique delivery. Passionate, but in a decidedly soft tone and a measured pace. He was the consummate grey bearded sage who spoke quietly, but smart people listened to because it was spot on.
I’ve always been a fan of his work in the Journal (Game Grades) and articles, and enjoyed his stints on Lowetide. Seems like he’s been a fixture forever. His astronomy bit was so endearing. Literally just a little bit out there, and I loved that he shared that interest with us. I would chuckle to myself when I’d hear his cat with the bell on its collar try to interrupt his broadcast and Bruce would have to chase it off. What a guy. And what a gentleman.
I’ll miss you Bruce. Tell Robin Brownlee we miss him too. Godspeed, and I hope your view of the stars you love so much is spectacular.
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TheGingaNinja
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Just a tragic loss. The oilers fandom just shone a little less bright.
RIP Bruce and the most sincere condolences to his family.
RIP Bruce and the most sincere condolences to his family.
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Very sad news. Many good things about him have been mentioned.
I also enjoyed that he never acted like he was too big for any oil podcast. I saw him joining some very small streams for an episode and it was just good oil talk.
He didn't act like the big journalist that was above all the rest, but as one that recognized the passion of oil fans, and that he would talk to them anywhere
I also enjoyed that he never acted like he was too big for any oil podcast. I saw him joining some very small streams for an episode and it was just good oil talk.
He didn't act like the big journalist that was above all the rest, but as one that recognized the passion of oil fans, and that he would talk to them anywhere
bellagiobob
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Poignant words of wisdom. Enjoy the journey.
midnightcopper
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Really shocked to hear the news... I was a regular listener to the Cult podcast, and it is just a very, very sad day. He was an encyclopedia of hockey knowledge. RIP Bruuuuuce McCurdy.
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The Panther
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Oh man, I was shocked to hear this today! I loved McCurdy. His commentary on The Cult of Hockey was always spot-on, and, as others have said, he was not at all divisive, being the rare journo-type who could see all sides of it and not get lost in the weeds. He always put objectivity and the humanitarian-side above his own opinions (unlike most). Just came across as a very nice, humble person.
There are 2 specific things I really admired about him:
1) His writing and statistical knowledge. As those Cult of Hockey guys go, Dave Staples' articles are really poorly written (sorry to say) and his game-grades are often kind of wonky. Kurt Leavins is better, but nothing to write home about. But Bruce's game-grades were allways --- like 100% of the time, basically --- spot-on in my view, so obviously I saw the game much as he did. He did amazing statistical breakdowns of the Oilers that were often very revealing.
2) His encyclopedic knowledge of Oilers' history, and just his memory.I doubt there was a single human alive (besides maybe Sather?) who remembers as much detail about the Oilers from the late-70s to early-90s (and beyond) as McCurdy did.
If you want to learn what those days and that team were like, it's great to hear this interview with McCurdy about the Oilers' glory-days with Gretzky:
There are 2 specific things I really admired about him:
1) His writing and statistical knowledge. As those Cult of Hockey guys go, Dave Staples' articles are really poorly written (sorry to say) and his game-grades are often kind of wonky. Kurt Leavins is better, but nothing to write home about. But Bruce's game-grades were allways --- like 100% of the time, basically --- spot-on in my view, so obviously I saw the game much as he did. He did amazing statistical breakdowns of the Oilers that were often very revealing.
2) His encyclopedic knowledge of Oilers' history, and just his memory.I doubt there was a single human alive (besides maybe Sather?) who remembers as much detail about the Oilers from the late-70s to early-90s (and beyond) as McCurdy did.
If you want to learn what those days and that team were like, it's great to hear this interview with McCurdy about the Oilers' glory-days with Gretzky:
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Fishy McScales
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RIP Bruce, seemed like one of the good ones and I always liked his takes.
timekeep
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Sad news, RIP Bruce. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Slats432
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Sad. Intelligent, articulate and genuine. RIP.
Cult of hockey post-game was always my go-to show. This news has actually impacted me very deeply. I never knew him personally, but I still feel like I knew him. He was a great man, great fan, and nobody contributed more to the Oilosphere.
We lost an absolute pillar of our community, and I'm absolutely devastated.
We lost an absolute pillar of our community, and I'm absolutely devastated.
Man, what a loss. Just so knowledgeable and really had such a genuine passion for everything Oilers related.
RIP, good sir.
RIP, good sir.
Yep. Irreplaceable in that regard. I don't have the amount of dislike for Staples as a lot do, but I genuinely valued Bruce's opinion exponentially more. To be honest, it will be hard to listen to the show with him not there.
You listen to him enough over the years (I can't remember the last time I missed and episode) and like you mentioned, you do get the feeling like you knew him.
Brutal loss. Can't imagine what the family is going through.
midnightcopper
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I just lost a friend about a month ago that I did many road trips with in the same, unexpected way. Even though didn't know him, it seems you lose a bit of yourself when someone who is a part of your life each day or week is gone.
unicornBLOOD
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Thanks to Bruce for the many years of knowledge, insight, and entertainment. You were a never ending source of Oilers history. You will be missed by many Oiler fans, the Oiler community/family lost a good one. Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends.
