HTHM Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 George Stroumboulopoulos is going to be the next host of Hockey Night in Canada replacing Ron Maclean. From the Spectators web site: George Stroumboulopoulos will reportedly be the next host of Hockey Night in Canada. TSN reporter Bob McKenzie tweeted that the CBC host of George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight will become the face of the show when Rogers Communications Inc. takes control of Canada's NHL broadcasting rights next season.McKenzie also reports the Coach's Corner segment will continue another two years.A spokesperson for Sportsnet declined to confirm Stroumboulopoulos is the new host.McKenzie says Ron MacLean, who has hosted Hockey Night in Canada full-time since 1987, will still be involved with a reduced role.But he makes no mention of commentator Don Cherry, who has popularized Coach's Corner since first appearing on it in 1980. Way to go Rogers!
BillM Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Is it April 1st yet? If that's the case, I'm done watching Coaches Corner. Edited March 10, 2014 by BillM
porkpie Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 pfft, strombo, no thanks. way to ruin hockey! coaches corner won't even be worth watching without Cherry and MacLean
John Bacon Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) If "Coach's" Corner is going to continue for two more years; shouldn't they have an actual coach? Edited March 10, 2014 by JohnBacon
Gerritt Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 Horrible choice, if indeed this is true..Might as well get rid of Coaches Corner all together. G
davey buoy Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 Just can't leave a good thing alone can they?.Pretty bold move to change things up that much if true.
solopaddler Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 Hey, I'm still not over Dave Hodge being canned.
Rod Caster Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 Strombo not pulease. I may completely ignore NHL after this turnover...my interest is already waning.
jedimaster Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 what the hell??? I don't like this at all. Who is his partner gonna be? Justin Trudaeu?
jedimaster Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 http://www.thepetitionsite.com/772/422/005/say-no-to-strombo/
Raf Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 are they pushing maclean out or is it his decision? regardless, you need a hockey person in this role.
grimsbylander Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 How about Howie Meeker? He's is 90 years old and would still be better than George!
lookinforwalleye Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 And I still miss Irvin and Gallivan. Yes those were the days!!!
crappieperchhunter Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 Hey, I'm still not over Dave Hodge being canned. I concur And I still miss Irvin and Gallivan. and yep. I think Ron McLean is brilliant in his role. But honestly I got tied of Don Cherry about 10-15 years ago.
BucktownAngler Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 dont understand the hate for strombo. hes just the host. ron maclean didnt have a hockey background before hosting. plus they announced ron & don will still be doing coaches corner.....so u can relax
Squid Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 The hate is that Strombo is a HABS fan and the coachs corner was a lea leaning group just like the TSn and CBC crew. All for the laffs drink the pink koolaid!! LOL
Gerritt Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/#!/content/1.2566664/
Hooked_On_Bass Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 I don't understand where Strombo will fit in? (He won't ) From the article: The outspoken and iconic Cherry, who has been featured on Hockey Night in Canada since 1980, will continue the tradition of Coach's Corner with MacLean as the duo jostle for elbow room — as well as the last word. “I knew that Rogers would never mess with the greatest segment on television," Cherry said.
kickingfrog Posted March 10, 2014 Report Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Hey, I'm still not over Dave Hodge being canned. … Flips his pen and walks away. What the heck is with the black on white???? I remember when Strombo was on the FAN590 (might have been before it was at 590???). He has done sports, but as the host knowledge of sports isn't really the highest priority. It's setting up after coming back from commercials, going to commercials, setting up guests and panelist. He will also interview some guests, he can do that. He won't be doing play-by-play so you can still watch the games. Edited March 10, 2014 by kickingfrog
nancur373 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Posted March 11, 2014 Wow!!! One person posts something without all the facts and everyone jumps on the bandwagon like they been of that opinion forever. He's not replacing McLean. Listen to This... http://pmd.fan590.com/podcasts/pts/pt_20140310_185106--Prime-Time-Sports---March-10---5pm.mp3
BillM Posted March 11, 2014 Report Posted March 11, 2014 That new HNIC panel sucks, except for Don Cherry..
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