The Return of DDK

[SoupGuru]

It was great to see him handle himself so well in front of the camera. I hope he becomes a regular and bumps Jimmy or Murph out of the lineup.

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[KJoe88]

I love Murphy

 

[SoupGuru]

I love Murphy

How..... CAN you... Put up put up with this sort of way of TALKING where you FORGET where you are in the middle right in the middle of... And the INFLECTION and energy on random WORDS.

I actually like Murphy's analysis but he's such an odd duck diction-wise.

 

[KJoe88]

How..... CAN you... Put up put up with this sort of way of TALKING where you FORGET where you are in the middle right in the middle of... And the INFLECTION and energy on random WORDS.

I actually like Murphy's analysis but he's such an odd duck diction-wise.

Just because someone is an off duck doesn’t make them less interesting and fun.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

It was great to see him handle himself so well in front of the camera. I hope he becomes a regular and bumps Jimmy or Murph out of the lineup.

My vote would be Jimmy. Nothing against the guy but he is so uncomfortable on camera and doesn't seem to be improving.

Dekeyser already feels natural and articulate.

 

[DamonDRW]

It took me awhile to associate ddk with dekeyser. Talk about his legacy with the Red Wings.

 

[Ulysses31]

Ddk good but like j howard n murphy too

 

[KasperTheGrittyGhost]

Danny is awesome, went to high school with that guy. Hope he sticks in the booth.

They can launch Larry and Jimmy into the sun with their mics as far as I’m concerned. Take Paul Woods with em.

 

[Henkka]

They should pair DeKeyser with Murphy. Perfect handnesses.

Then Jimmy at net.

 

[Snuggs]

He nailed it. Better than Murhpy/Howard with one nights work. Wasn't like ridiculously good but just good and proper enough to keep your attention and not sound boring. He'll also get better with time.

Nice grabs with DeKeyser/Ozzy in the booth.

 

[Gniwder]

They should pair DeKeyser with Murphy. Perfect handnesses.

Then Jimmy at net.

Only if he wears his pads and mask. Jimmy does not look good in a suit, I sit there and wonder when the seams are gonna blow out, lol.

 

[SantosHalper]

Danny is awesome, went to high school with that guy.

Give us all the dirt

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Only if he wears his pads and mask. Jimmy does not look good in a suit, I sit there and wonder when the seams are gonna blow out, lol.

Seriously. It sounds nitpicky but good god man you're on-air talent now. Get a suit that fits properly. It's literally a business expense.

 

[Ezekial]

Jimmy Howard could be on the mic 10 years and not speak with the confidence on television Danny had in his first broadcast. He's a natural TV presenter, after some more training he's going to be pretty darn good I think.

 

[ShanahanMan]

DDK was a natural. The fact they’re rotating so many new faces makes me think they’re either thinking of adding someone new full time or bumping someone out.

Most will probably disagree with me but if I could vote anyone off the island it would be Ozzie. His constant blatant rose color homerness is tiring. We could be down 10-1 and he’ll insist we’re playing great.

 

[jaster]

1/2. Ken and Mick - the best
3. Ozzie - solid insights, humor, and that ODR, ya'll
4. Keating - if you can't handle the awesome quirk that is Keats, go watch golf
5. Murph - hot dogs, ginger ales, and unique diction, oh my - he's like a well-put-together dirty old man
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6. Jimmy - feels like someone just gave him the job so they could laugh at him

DDK - I missed last night's broadcast, but I like what I'm hearing, sounds like a Jimmy replacement

 

[Sadekuuro]

Seriously. It sounds nitpicky but good god man you're on-air talent now. Get a suit that fits properly. It's literally a business expense.

My wife complains about this every time she sees him on the screen and Osgood's occasionally as well.

 

[MabusIncarnate]

Ozzie at first was a bit awkward, I remember his first year, seemed a bit tight wound, nervous. He's fantastic now, him and Mick are awesome.

Love Jimmy and what he did for the team, but broadcasting isn't it.. not trying to be super negative but he's had a long chance and he's never comfortable to watch on camera.

 

[Umingmak]

DDK has a Comms major from college, I believe. It's not surprising that he's such a natural. I enjoyed watching/listening to him last night.

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Jimmy did a interview with Husso last season that was really good and he looked more comfortable doing that then the live stuff.

Found it.

 

[RedHawkDown]

I agree he should replace Jimmy but I also can’t stand Osgood. He is among the biggest homers in the league…we could score on our own net and Oshood would talk about how perfect a play it was.

 

[SirloinUB]

Dekeyser felt like a breath of fresh air on the panel. He was well spoken.

 

[PelagicJoe]

Ozzie at first was a bit awkward, I remember his first year, seemed a bit tight wound, nervous. He's fantastic now, him and Mick are awesome.

Love Jimmy and what he did for the team, but broadcasting isn't it.. not trying to be super negative but he's had a long chance and he's never comfortable to watch on camera.

Nothing against Jimmy Howard, but even Stevie Wonder can see that Jimmy is nervous AF when he's on camera.

 

[heyfolks]

DDK - Better in the booth than he was on the ice. I'd say he has a face for radio, but we have Keating so.... LOL

Howard - Dude has blown up faster than jiffy pop on Ozzie's backyard fire. Forget the suit, he's struggling to find skin that fits him. As a commentator, forgetaboutit,

Ozzie - The biggest complain is he is a homer?! He's paid by the Wings so you should expect some homerism. They all have it in them. Ozzie has really grown into the role, well. I expect him to be around for a long-time.

Murphy - Next gen Mick. Not as good but the same folksy approach.

That said, the booth is getting crowded.

 

[FMichael]

DDK was a natural. The fact they’re rotating so many new faces makes me think they’re either thinking of adding someone new full time or bumping someone out.

Most will probably disagree with me but if I could vote anyone off the island it would be Ozzie. His constant blatant rose color homerness is tiring. We could be down 10-1 and he’ll insist we’re playing great.

Someone has to be that guy that puts a positive spin on that chunk of corn in the turd…Ozzie gets my vote.