NESN UPDATE - NESN’s Jack Edwards announces retirement
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Therick67
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When he first started doing Bruins games, I thought he did a good job because he called the game without all the rambling he does now ,and I was happy to see that pompous ass Arnold gone. NESN should ask him to resign today not a day later ,if he refuses fire his ass, like so many in the work force, if you cannot do the job you are replaced. I know I am coming off as heartless, but I don't care, he sucks and he is ruining the games for me. Those who think it but are not willing to say it stay silent, I said it for you.
- Sep 22, 2011
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My two hockey fanatic brothers and one of my nephews have a long running Bruins group text. Last night my nephew texted during the Lucic interview that Jack is visibly struggling to speak. It's like his entire body is trying to force the words out. He was right, the effect is far more disturbing if you can see him as well as hear him.
I also noticed Brick did the post-game Monty interview alone. That has been a disaster for Jack since last year. Perhaps NESN noticed that fact and are beginning to phase Jack out.
I also noticed Brick did the post-game Monty interview alone. That has been a disaster for Jack since last year. Perhaps NESN noticed that fact and are beginning to phase Jack out.
Sheppy
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This is what I took out of it as well. It's one thing to hear it while you're watching the game, but when you're actually seeing Jack in the booth... man, it was just a hard watch... and hard listen.
Donnie Shulzhoffer
Rocket Surgery
There has been a variety of ‘reports’ that supposedly he has prostrate cancer and has been undergoing treatment. To the best of my knowledge that hasnt been confirmed by Edwards or the club.
So fwiw take it with a grain of salt.
So fwiw take it with a grain of salt.
UncleRico
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I just feel bad for him because you can tell the passion is still there but it’s just tough to listen to. I really hope he’s alright. It’s at the point now where it’s not fair to him or to fans that have to listen.
Not sure how long they can keep trotting him out there every night, but they should really find a replacement and let him stay around the team and do little spot appearances.
Not sure how long they can keep trotting him out there every night, but they should really find a replacement and let him stay around the team and do little spot appearances.
What ever it is that ails Jack, I hope things improve for him and his family. The guy has stones made of steel to keep coming out every night to do a job that generates public opinion on the very thing that's slipping for him.
Ace0813
Bleed Black & Gold
Jack has a legacy in Boston. I've always been on the pro-Jack side of things, but I'm watching games this season (only watched highlights last season, not enough time to see full games), and NESN has to move on after this year. I feel bad for Jack and hope he's getting the best care possible. But he can no longer do the job. I will most likely be watching the opposing team broadcast from now on.
trenton1
Bergeron for Hart
Whatever happens, I hope the boys get him a second ring this season.
JEM28
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It’s just hard to “go backwards” to a lesser role I think. I’d suspect it’s all or nothing, if he’s gone he is gone.
Moving to a lesser role at his age is completely acceptable, I don't see why he would be ashamed about it unless he'd rather just retire. Idk.It’s just hard to “go backwards” to a lesser role I think. I’d suspect it’s all or nothing, if he’s gone he is gone.
JEM28
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Yeah, it’s hard to say and I hate to speculate. But if somehow Schilling finds out, we will get the answer quickly.
No there's nothing wrong with Brick's competence. But the whole dynamic in the booth now irritates me. It's time for something new.
Jack is not traveling to Winnipeg and Minnesota, Alex Faust will call both games
I believe NESN thinks Jack taking a week off during the Christmas break is best for all.
McGarnagle
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I'm sure he's devastated to miss the trip to scenic Winnipeg in late December
Jack is frustrated as he is only 66 but he knows Curt Gowdy was finished at 68 as was Ken Coleman at the age of 64. Ned Martin was fired by NESN at the age of 69. Bob Wilson quit in 1994 at the age of 65 when the Bruins and WEEI refused to pay him during the lockout. Johnny Most retired at the age of 66.
Fred Cusick was the exception as he walked away from the NHL at the age of 79 because he had trouble seeing the ice in the new arenas.
Jack is a year younger than Dale who retired last year. The Bruins made it clear to NESN that they wanted Jack back for the 100th season.
It's a sensitive matter but it is the circle of life.
Fred Cusick was the exception as he walked away from the NHL at the age of 79 because he had trouble seeing the ice in the new arenas.
Jack is a year younger than Dale who retired last year. The Bruins made it clear to NESN that they wanted Jack back for the 100th season.
It's a sensitive matter but it is the circle of life.
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