TNT Panel Is Unwatchable

[Donnie740]

It’s cringeworthy how brutal the TNT panel is.

Monotone Henry Lundqvist is about as charismatic as a fence post.

Anson Carter just sits there giggling like a jackass at everything.

Pissonnette desperately trying to be Pat McAfee Jr with his disheveled wardrobe and rambling nonsense.

Ironic that both of them were completely irrelevant players - - a career minor league scrub and a bottom of the barrel punter - - and now overcompensating as commentators.

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[Ezekial]

What I really miss is the compelling and interesting banter between Chelios and Messier on ESPN last year, chemistry incarnate.

 

[22FUTON9]

Imo they’re fine. Would much rather TNT than ESPN

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

First time watching it tonight - was great. Definitely a refreshing change from Sportsnet. Yes, it's corny 'staged banter' but that's just mainstream tv.

Monotone Henry Lundqvist is about as charismatic as a fence post.

That's just being Swedish. Don't be a hater

 

[AtlantaHockeyFanatic]

Holy f*** hockey fans complain about EVERYTHING

 

[KaN19]

Still way better than that sorry excuse of a Rogers production they insist on calling "Hockey Night in Canada."

 

[Asinine]

I actually prefer them.

HNIC is the one that's unwatchable now.

Just say Biz reminds you of your highschool bully and be done with it.

 

[McSomnii]

Personally speaking, I enjoy them a lot more than the milquetoast Sportsnet panels. I like Bieksa there, but that's about it.

Just my opinion of course. You're free to hate away all you want as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Martinez]

Best nhl media crew that you’ll find on tv tho

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

Automatic points added to TNT because I wasnt forced to watch peoples shoe/sock combo while they're awkwardly balancing on cheap barstools with a 360° rotating camera catching all the unflattering angles possible. That was the true death of HNIC. A straight desk and knowledgeable commentators. That's all you need.

WTF were they thinking with this shit? multi-Millions if not Billions lost I'm sure. Buy me a plot of land with a clear stream of water running through it in Northern Ontario and I'll fix all your problems Rogers. It's not that hard.

 

[EdJovanovski]

It’s the best hockey broadcast AINEC, WAY better than Sportsnet/HNIC

 

[Aeroforce]

I think they are fine. Remember a national telecast in the States is directed at the middle of the class, not the top. They aren't going to do deep dives on advanced stats and such.

Some of the insights Hank gives are exceptional; and his delivery is as on-point as his wardrobe.

I wasn't on board with Biz at first; I felt he didn't have an NHL pedigree, and with his main claim to fame being a podcast, thought his addition was just to lure the younger crowd.

But he has grown on me. I find his points interesting. His shtick sometimes seems forced, but he's still developing his game. He's engaging and entertaining.

Anson Carter is a bit milquetoast. I'm all for diversity and the NHL reaching new demographics. I'm just hoping he realizes he's earned his spot, is well-respected, and he doesn't always have to take the middle road. I'm not saying he needs to be JR or Milbury; but I do miss their going against the grain.

Liam is good, too, though I miss Kathryn Tappen. Liam steers the ship without getting in the way. And when he takes his glasses off, you know he's about to get serious.

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

Yeah let's instead watch Ron McLean be poetic about a minor hockey team in rural Saskatchewan and explain how they'll inspire the Leafs to victory

 

[FMichael]

IMHO the TNT crew is great…ESPN on the other hand you’ll find Messier looking as though he’s swallowed a dried cat turd as he stares down PK.

 

[CaptainShark]

While I generally have been ok with them, this intermission was a bit bizarre (and not in a good way)

 

[Donnie740]

I think they are fine. Remember a national telecast in the States is directed at the middle of the class, not the top. They aren't going to do deep dives on advanced stats and such.

Some of the insights Hank gives are exceptional; and his delivery is as on-point as his wardrobe.

I wasn't on board with Biz at first; I felt he didn't have an NHL pedigree, and with his main claim to fame being a podcast, thought his addition was just to lure the younger crowd.

But he has grown on me. I find his points interesting. His shtick sometimes seems forced, but he's still developing his game. He's engaging and entertaining.

Anson Carter is a bit milquetoast. I'm all for diversity and the NHL reaching new demographics. I'm just hoping he realizes he's earned his spot, is well-respected, and he doesn't always have to take the middle road. I'm not saying he needs to be JR or Milbury; but I do miss their going against the grain.

Liam is good, too, though I miss Kathryn Tappen. Liam steers the ship without getting in the way. And when he takes his glasses off, you know he's about to get serious.

That might explain why TNT has these three clowns on the panel - - because they’re dumb enough to be understood by casual American hockey fans. Is that why Lundqvist speaks so slowly?

The HNIC panel is light years better than the laughable TNT hacks. Breaking down plays like they do on HNIC is obviously way brother comprehension of the “fans” who need a blue vapour trail following the puck.

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

Saw the TNT panel for the first time tonight. I hope it was also the last.

 

[Leonardlizard]

HAHAHA

 

[wunderpanda]

That might explain why TNT has these three clowns on the panel - - because they’re dumb enough to be understood by casual American hockey fans. Is that why Lundqvist speaks so slowly?

The HNIC panel is light years better than the laughable TNT hacks. Breaking down plays like they do on HNIC is obviously way brother comprehension of the “fans” who need a blue vapour trail following the puck.

glow puck was awesome, are you one of those people that doesn't wear a poppy?

 

[Kcb12345]

Nah you're just wrong, TNT panel is the only intermission show I actually watch. Entertaining and not a bunch of guys with no personalities.

It's great

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Holy f*** hockey fans complain about EVERYTHING

It's insufferable.

 

[Bruce Granville]

TNT had Shaq Hyman…and they are better than CBC or ESPN.

 

[GQS]

It’s the best hockey broadcast AINEC, WAY better than Sportsnet/HNIC

Maybe its because I watch them regularly, but I much prefer the Sportsnet crew. I like all of Bieksa, Hrudey, Friedman etc. and all their stories and breakdown of games.

 

[FoxyClean]

Anson Carter is the problem. He’s so f***ing awkward, it makes the whole thing unwatchable. Replace him with literally anyone who has an ounce of self-awareness.

 

[Gardner McKay]

It’s cringeworthy how brutal the TNT panel is.

Monotone Henry Lundqvist is about as charismatic as a fence post.

Anson Carter just sits there giggling like a jackass at everything.

Pissonnette desperately trying to be Pat McAfee Jr with his disheveled wardrobe and rambling nonsense.

Ironic that both of them were completely irrelevant players - - a career minor league scrub and a bottom of the barrel punter - - and now overcompensating as commentators.

Guaranteed it's not as cringeworthy as this thread being created as an overreaction to the Leafs losing.

Closed.