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Kupo said:
And this is why nobody likes you, respects you, or listens to your silly podcasts.You’re not even a has been. You’re a never was.

Father Time will eventually claim all of us. It was a privilege listening to John Amirante, a homegrown New Yorker sing our beloved national anthem for over 3 decades. Even towards the end of his years, voice crackling and all. And not just for the Rangers. But also for the Mets and Yankees. If he were still alive and willing, I’d rather listen to him sing our anthem despite his flaws. Beautiful voice. Beautiful person. And the epitome of a real New Yorker.

Rosen’s best years are behind him. This dudes very old. He was born shortly after WW2. He wasn’t born in NY but he’s 100% a New Yorker.

I became a fan in 88-89 as a nine year old. Sam Rosen is the voice of Rangers hockey. I don’t care how many names he gets mixed up, or how often he gets plays confused. I’ve met Sam on numerous occasions and he’s an absolute class act and a joy to talk hockey with.

It’s going to be a very sad day for a lot of us when he can no longer call games. Embrace these last few years of him. Take it all in and appreciate one of the very best in the business towards the end of a hall of fame career, you potato.
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I can't like posts at the moment because of my penchant to respond to complete idiots, but when I can I am going to make a point to like this one, if not for anything but the first sentence, although the rest is not too far behind.......
 
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Kupo said:
And this is why nobody likes you, respects you, or listens to your silly podcasts.You’re not even a has been. You’re a never was.

Father Time will eventually claim all of us. It was a privilege listening to John Amirante, a homegrown New Yorker sing our beloved national anthem for over 3 decades. Even towards the end of his years, voice crackling and all. And not just for the Rangers. But also for the Mets and Yankees. If he were still alive and willing, I’d rather listen to him sing our anthem despite his flaws. Beautiful voice. Beautiful person. And the epitome of a real New Yorker.

Rosen’s best years are behind him. This dudes very old. He was born shortly after WW2. He wasn’t born in NY but he’s 100% a New Yorker.

I became a fan in 88-89 as a nine year old. Sam Rosen is the voice of Rangers hockey. I don’t care how many names he gets mixed up, or how often he gets plays confused. I’ve met Sam on numerous occasions and he’s an absolute class act and a joy to talk hockey with.

It’s going to be a very sad day for a lot of us when he can no longer call games. Embrace these last few years of him. Take it all in and appreciate one of the very best in the business towards the end of a hall of fame career, you potato.
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LMAO good God man, get over it, the dude has a different opinion than most here, who cares?
 
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nyr2k2 said:
This is so dumb, I don't know why it had me laughing the way it did. I will always remember that call, though. :laugh:
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I was just thinking about this the other day and was gonna reference it in a GDT but I wasn’t sure how many people remembered it, still cracks me up :laugh:
 
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I was watching the Rangers before Sam, god willing I'll be watching them after Sam. I appreciate that he's given his career over to the Rangers for the most part, but jeez people, get a grip. People retire, some hang on too long, life goes on. Sam is pretty bad right now. Joe is worse, for different reasons, it won't be so bad if they hire a fresh voice who calls a game fairly.
 
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RangersFan1994 said:
Mike Richter
Henrik Lundqvist


But seriously I bet it'll be Kenny Albert, John Giannone or Maloney
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Those choices suck. Kenny Albert's voice is so grating.

Why can't we have Bill Pidto? He's got the best voice of the MSG crew.
 
Peltz said:
Those choices suck. Kenny Albert's voice is so grating.

Why can't we have Bill Pidto? He's got the best voice of the MSG crew.
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Has he ever called a hockey game? Or have any experience doing that outside the studio work. He does have a good exciting voice for sports. Very enthusiastic
 
Kupo said:
Father Time will eventually claim all of us. It was a privilege listening to John Amirante, a homegrown New Yorker sing our beloved national anthem for over 3 decades. Even towards the end of his years, voice crackling and all. And not just for the Rangers. But also for the Mets and Yankees. If he were still alive and willing, I’d rather listen to him sing our anthem despite his flaws. Beautiful voice. Beautiful person. And the epitome of a real New Yorker.

Rosen’s best years are behind him. This dudes very old. He was born shortly after WW2. He wasn’t born in NY but he’s 100% a New Yorker.

I became a fan in 88-89 as a nine year old. Sam Rosen is the voice of Rangers hockey. I don’t care how many names he gets mixed up, or how often he gets plays confused. I’ve met Sam on numerous occasions and he’s an absolute class act and a joy to talk hockey with.

It’s going to be a very sad day for a lot of us when he can no longer call games. Embrace these last few years of him. Take it all in and appreciate one of the very best in the business towards the end of a hall of fame career, you potato.
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This strikes every chord for me. Great post.

Same, I was a youngster cheering the Rangers in the 80s - I've met Sam and Joe in person a few times out here in Western Canada and they ALWAYS have time for Rangers fans, a friendly chat and pictures too.
 
I think it will be Albert but I think Bob Wischusen might be possible too. I really wish the Joe that shows up for national broadcasts was the same in as the one for Rangers ones. He is fantastic when he does national because he does not need to try and be a homer. He breaks down the game well from both sides and explains it in a way that is great for casual fans and doesn't insult diehards. When he does the Rangers, he seems to feel the need to slant it towards the Rangers more, which just doesn't work for him.
 
Yeah I honestly don't understand how people could suggest guys like Hank, Maloney, Richter etc

It would be like suggesting we trade for Cam Talbot to play Center
 
Creepingjeff said:
I think it will be Albert but I think Bob Wischusen might be possible too. I really wish the Joe that shows up for national broadcasts was the same in as the one for Rangers ones. He is fantastic when he does national because he does not need to try and be a homer. He breaks down the game well from both sides and explains it in a way that is great for casual fans and doesn't insult diehards. When he does the Rangers, he seems to feel the need to slant it towards the Rangers more, which just doesn't work for him.
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I say shut the f*** up at least one time per game when Joe talks. I'm pretty sure every color commentator is a homer though.
 
I've had Kenny Albert in my head as the guy taking over for years. Great voice and does a great job....but it might be 2025+ by the time Sam retires so my other hope is we have the tech to create a Robo-Sam to take over.
 
Peltz said:
I say shut the f*** up at least one time per game when Joe talks. I'm pretty sure every color commentator is a homer though.
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He's a good pro but holy hell learn about the royal road my guy.
 
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