NESN UPDATE - NESN’s Jack Edwards announces retirement

[weaponomega]

The passion, and love for the Bruins and the game was plainly evident in every call he made. I will definitely miss him.

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[CDJ]

thanks for everything Jack! OUR homer. There wasn’t a Jack before and there won’t be another Jack after. 1 of 1 broadcaster

It was time and I wish him the best on the ski slopes

 

[Terrier]

Thank you Jack for the many signature calls during a great era of Bruins hockey, in particular Game 7 vs the Leafs in 2013.

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[Alicat]

"The Bruins, knock out Montreal!"
"This building is vibrating!"
"6-9 and he's a ballerina!"

 

[Zillah]

Man , even though I knew it was coming I am very sad. I am really going to miss the guy. I know he wasn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but I loved his broadcast. Add to the fact that he pissed off every other fan base makes me love him even more. happy retirement Jack

 

[BradMarchandismydad]

Jack was one of the best to ever do it! I wish him peace and good health in his retirement. One of my favorite calls of his was a Kevan Miller fight.

“AAAUUGH HES USING HIS FACE AS A PUNCHING BAG”

Had a flair for the dramatic and some truly epic speeches. I hope the search for his replacement is exhaustive, and we get a great heir.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

It about time!! Nice guy, I'm sure, but even before the speech issues, he was hard to listen to.
I grew up with the ultimate homer, Derek Sanderson, so that's not what it's about.

 

[Shaun]

never liked jacks over the top theatrics but it’s too bad he had to go out like this

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Congrats to Jack on a wonderful career! An excellent caller at his peak. His voice was a defining feature of a great Bruins era and an accompaniment to many happy memories. Probably the correct decision to hang up the mic, hope he can get to the bottom of whatever's been causing his speech issues.
Here's to a long and healthy retirement

 

[Hookslide]

That or maybe Dave Goucher returns to take over.

Doubt Goucher, leaves that Vegas gig now.

 

[McGarnagle]

What are the probabilities that he thought it through and chose to retire independently, and what are the probabilities that Charlie Jacobs just sent him an email saying that today is his last game and he should tweet out a retirement statement?

 

[Gee Wally]

What are the probabilities that he thought it through and chose to retire independently, and what are the probabilities that Charlie Jacobs just sent him an email saying that today is his last game and he should tweet out a retirement statement?

I think the highest of all probability is it was his decision. He himself admitted his struggles. He even took some time off. He came to grips that it is time.

Anything else is conspiracy bird cage paper droppings.

 

[Mione134]

Despite his struggles, there's nobody else I'd rather listen to. His antics his passion, you can't replicate that. He will be missed. But what a career.

 

[Kate08]

I think the highest of all probability is it was his decision. He himself admitted his struggles. He even took some time off. He came to grips that it is time.

Anything else is conspiracy bird cage paper droppings.

They just had an interview with him on channel 5. You could hear the emotion. Guy was forcing himself to smile but you could tell it’s a painful decision.

End of an era. And it must be a mindf*** to go out on your terms, but not really your terms.

Hope he enjoys his last few games.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Jack was unique out of all the cookie cutter guys out there. He loved it and the Bruins. I will miss him

 

[Mad-Marcus]

I listened to Bob Wilson(the standard) for years and Jack was "NO" Bob Wilson!

and......whose to say it's really his decision. Good soldiers are often allowed to save face.

 

[ProdigalFan]

Is tonight his last game or will he do the first round?

 

[SPV]

How sad. I loved listening to Jack. I remember when he did those Bear & Gang commercials and was doing the play by play while they were playing the NHL video game and I so badly wanted that version of the game. He’ll be missed and I wish him the best!

 

[LSCII]

I'm glad he didn't leave the decision up to NESN and force an unpleasant ending instead of him calling it a day on his own. While I wasn't a big fan of some of the guy's antics he was clearly a passionate fan of the team, and that's all you can ask for. Good luck in retirement.

 

[Olden McGroin]

 

[Olden McGroin]

"The Bruins, knock out Montreal!"
"This building is vibrating!"
"6-9 and he's a ballerina!"

"Patrice Bergeron ties it! Hearts of Lions!"

 

[rfournier103]

If you’re reading this, Jack - thank you for everything. One undeniable fact is this: Jack Edwards LOVED the Boston Bruins. I'm going to miss him.

Be well, sir.

 

[BMC]

I love Jack. I first saw him on WJAR in the late 70s when he was the weekend sports anchor. I was a huge Fred Cusick fan but Jack quickly won me over with his knowledge and passion for the game & the Bruins. I am so sorry his health issue cut short his time with us & I wish him the very best going forward. I hope he won't be a total stranger, it would be great to see him do specials like the ones he did with Zdeno Chara, David Krejci & Patrice Bergeron.

Thank you Jack. Nobody had more fun than us when you were calling the game.