Why is Charles Barkley commentating on hockey?

[westc2]

I agree with OP, I tuned in and saw him on the panel and was very confused. It's one thing to bring him on as a guest, like they often do with other celebs, but to keep him there was just weird. Get people who actually know hockey on the panel.

 

[frontsfan67]

Just like the title.

Why?

If you ever want the game to grow. He’s a very well known athlete in Canada and America. Plus he is entertaining.

Me personally I don’t like the same cookie cutter comments from the same people every year

 

[Dubi Doo]

If the NHL can find a tandem that is even remotely close to quality that Shaq and Barkely put out, then the sport will be better off for it. Those two are hilarious.

 

[klingsor]

Round Mound of Rebound

 

[Muffin]

I agree with OP, I tuned in and saw him on the panel and was very confused. It's one thing to bring him on as a guest, like they often do with other celebs, but to keep him there was just weird. Get people who actually know hockey on the panel.

I rather listen to Chuck than listen to “people who actually know hockey” talk about getting the puck deep behind the D and forechecking for the millionth time.

 

[POVERTY]

I'd rather hear what Chuck has to say about hockey over 99% of boring talking heads who are currently employed to specifically talk about hockey

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

Just like the title.

Why?

Agreed. They have their own show, their own sport, I don’t see why these basketball players need to be showing up on my tv. I like these things separated, personally, and I see nothing to be gained by confusing matters and opening this sport up to the wrong people.

 

[Ezekial]

Charles Barkley once told people to tune over to NBCSN during the intermission of a blow out NBA playoff game on TNT if they wanted to watch an exciting playoff game.

What have you done for hockey?

 

[Voight]

I've never seen an ESPN or TNT broadcast.

My relatives in Toronto get ABC/NBC/CBS/Fox, so I know it's available there.

 

[Oilslick941611]

My relatives in Toronto get ABC/NBC/CBS/Fox, so I know it's available there.

im not saying its not available here. I said I cut the cord the 10 years ago and don't get broadcast tv in reponse to someone saying "Are people just realizing that Barkley likes hockey?'

I did not, because I don't get America tv, or follow basketball. That all. No comment on availability.

BUT generally speaking up here in Canada Sports net as the rights to the hockey in Canada ( with TSN having regional rights to the sens, jets and Montreal through RDS) So American hockey broadcasts aren't usually played on our TVs here. They may use the feed, and play by play but the intermission crew is sports net., not TNT or ESPN or whoever has the game.

Fans of certain teams: "lol Florida in the finals, this is going to kill ratings. this sucks. told ya"

Same fans: "Why is Charles Barkley trying to drum up interest in the series? gtfo"

Some people just can't see the forest for the trees.

Cry about hockey being a second tier sport in America, but then they cry about anything the NHL does to create exposure ( southern expansion, etc..)

 

[Sniper99]

Just like the title.

Why?

Because he can

 

[Voight]

im not saying its not available here. I said I cut the cord the 10 years ago and don't get broadcast tv in reponse to someone saying "Are people just realizing that Barkley likes hockey?'

I did not, because I don't get America tv, or follow basketball. That all. No comment on availability.

BUT generally speaking up here in Canada Sports net as the rights to the hockey in Canada ( with TSN having regional rights to the sens, jets and Montreal through RDS) So American hockey broadcasts aren't usually played on our TVs here. They may use the feed, and play by play but the intermission crew is sports net., not TNT or ESPN or whoever has the game.


Some people just can't see the forest for the trees.

Cry about hockey being a second tier sport in America, but then they cry about anything the NHL does to create exposure ( southern expansion, etc..)

In Toronto at least the American broadcast are played providing its a nationally televised game. The other night I happened to be there and watched the full ESPN coverage including intermission.

 

[joestevens29]

Because 58% of Canada isn’t watching hockey so they need to promote it

 

[HisIceness]

"Them big ole San Antonio women melted all the ice in the arena with their body heat!"

 

[Mike C]

I would MUCH rather hear Charles Barkley's thoughts on hockey, than Kevin Bieksa's thoughts on basketball.

Think about it.

I'd much rather hear Charles then pretty much anyone on ESPN

Emily Kaplan to Knoblauch "How did you get that goal?"

 

[Garbageyuk]

Agreed. They have their own show, their own sport, I don’t see why these basketball players need to be showing up on my tv. I like these things separated, personally, and I see nothing to be gained by confusing matters and opening this sport up to the wrong people.

Anywhere else, you could safely assume this to be satire, but around here you just never know . If not…wow is all I can say lmao

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

No! He is neither funny nor a former athlete.

I beg to differ. Sat near Snoop at a Pens/Kings game. He brought 6 Princess Leias with him. It was great. We need more Snoop. His wine kicks ass, too.

 

[Beerz]

Because he's awesome.

 

[BLNY]

Just like the title.

Why?

He likes the game and TNT broadcasted both sports this season.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

Who is Charles Barkley exposing the sport to, people who already don't like it?

Perhaps the Leah Hextall contingent?

 

[BostonBob]

I would rather listen to Barkley talk about hockey instead of that goof P.K. Subban.

 

[Viqsi]

I think we have a pretty definitive answer to the question and can move on.