Subban was a dirty player, of course he has no problem with a direct hit to the head… love how Messier was like “alright while PK tries to understand the rule book let’s look at this rangers goal.” SIT DOWN PK.
BobaFatt420
He is such a piece of shit but you can’t call him out without being dubbed a racist. I’m surprised they haven’t been advertising the betting odds yet for Messier to punch him in his mouth to shut him up.
ForgottenPoopSock
He’s got the best job security at ESPN
NomadAug
ESPN does not the differencs between broadcasting NFL and NHL.
Unlikely_Good7733
Am I the only one who thinks this PK stuff (and even Bissonnette on TNT/TBS) is all just an act? To me it’s comes off so canned and they are trying to make the pregame stuff like a wrestling match where each show has to have a villain.
I think he gets paid just say shit to piss off certain fanbases. People that agree with him will tune in and people that hate him will tune in to see him look stupid when he is wrong. The network wins either way.
The NHL is so desperate to have « personalities » that will « grow the game » and this is what you end up with.
While at the same time they are showcasing these « personalities » in commercials for GreatClips. Nothing screams marketable athlete like getting a generic haircut at a chain barbershop.
ImpossibleBandicoot
He can have his opinions but my biggest issue with him is that he cites things that are objectively wrong to bolster his case. That legitimizes incorrect opinions, and when you’re a media personality with that type of platform you have a responsibility to get things like rules right.
RhythmTimeDivision
Hot take nonsense. I can actually handle that.
But what drives me nuts is when he won’t shut up. Interrupts other speakers or pretends he can’t hear everyone knows signifies « commercial time » and yammers on. You can just see the look on Mess’s face, like dude, are you new at this?
albynomonk
I love PK and Mess
ImNoSir
Watching messier expertly talk down to him every intermission is very enjoyable though. It’s so clear how much he hates him.
conniptioncrottle
At the first period intermission PK said something like “if they could get out if their own way they would be fine, the hurricanes played a great period” and messier went “they did? 🤨” just as it cut to commercial and it was so funny
StrikerBall1945
I literally mute the game when its on commercial specifically because of PK of Biz. I cant stand hearing either of them. Also funny to me that PK called us garbage during the year but let it drop last night that he picked Rangers to win in 6 or 7. (Was doing dishes and couldnt mute the game during first intermission)
iwasnotplanningthis
I’d watch whatever clown show the want to put on between periods, as long as they would put on announcers that sounded even marginally interested in the game. Sean Mcdonagh, the absolute unchallenged worst announcer in sports.
Ariies__
My issue isn’t with Subban, it’s with the entire broadcasting staff (except Kenny) in general
I’d rather just mute the game and listen to Sam on radio.
culturebarren
Another thing I noticed was the number of times the play by play announcer got the names of the players wrong…made Sam look sharp by comparison
SuperModes
He’s insufferable but I do enjoy Mess cutting him off and just clowning him constantly.
ShipMaker24
He picked us to win to the East I was shocked then he flipped and is crying that high hits aren’t penalties on us lmaooooo such a clown
NotEqualInSQL
People care too much what other people say and think.
GLFR_59
Subban was basically run out of the league because he couldn’t stop slew footing people. In his prime, he was a top 4 dman for a couple years max.
We know the reason why he’s on the panel. He’s not there to contribute intelligent analysis that’s for sure.
Shanghai_Pete
Him getting handed a rule book by Messier was great
TreeFugger69420
Tony’s hit wasnt a penalty. Panarins hit wasnt a penalty. Rempes hit wasnt a penalty. There’s a theme and it’s officiating.
Messier and Subban suck tho. That’s a brutal watch. They seem to genuinely dislike each other
DannysFavorite945
Honestly everyone except MSG sucks. We are so lucky during the season and first round playoffs.
Latter-Juice-4638
Levy sucks too.
Macphisto27
While we’re on the topic of poor coverage. It boggles the mind why ABC/ESPN/TNT choose to cut to another camera during live play.
All their directors and decision makers have to do is watch ONE msg game to understand how to handle the coverage.
Nobody needs to see, nor is the broadcast enhanced by:
cutaways to the bench while the defense has the. puck (i.e., live action);
inexplicable close ups of players/coaches only to continue to zoom in the entire time (this also happens when the play-by-play team is emphasizing a player);
The inability to queue up a replay before play resumes; and
Watching some innane Q&A with the coaches (just do the damn voice-over the live play)
The only time we need to see the bench is when a player is hurt, going to/from with the training staff, a big goal, or the game is won. That’s it.
_mynameisclarence
Broadcast was abysmal. Only good portion was Emily Kaplan. Everything else was awful.
cerialthriller
PKs whole thing has always been that he’s an idiot and piece of garbage. He got the job in hopes of viral moments of his idiocy trying to find a hockey version of that idiot who everyone hates for his horrible takes on basketball
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« this isn’t Pickleball » is an all time opinion
Subban was a dirty player, of course he has no problem with a direct hit to the head… love how Messier was like “alright while PK tries to understand the rule book let’s look at this rangers goal.” SIT DOWN PK.
He is such a piece of shit but you can’t call him out without being dubbed a racist. I’m surprised they haven’t been advertising the betting odds yet for Messier to punch him in his mouth to shut him up.
He’s got the best job security at ESPN
ESPN does not the differencs between broadcasting NFL and NHL.
Am I the only one who thinks this PK stuff (and even Bissonnette on TNT/TBS) is all just an act? To me it’s comes off so canned and they are trying to make the pregame stuff like a wrestling match where each show has to have a villain.
I think he gets paid just say shit to piss off certain fanbases. People that agree with him will tune in and people that hate him will tune in to see him look stupid when he is wrong. The network wins either way.
The NHL is so desperate to have « personalities » that will « grow the game » and this is what you end up with.
While at the same time they are showcasing these « personalities » in commercials for GreatClips. Nothing screams marketable athlete like getting a generic haircut at a chain barbershop.
He can have his opinions but my biggest issue with him is that he cites things that are objectively wrong to bolster his case. That legitimizes incorrect opinions, and when you’re a media personality with that type of platform you have a responsibility to get things like rules right.
Hot take nonsense. I can actually handle that.
But what drives me nuts is when he won’t shut up. Interrupts other speakers or pretends he can’t hear everyone knows signifies « commercial time » and yammers on. You can just see the look on Mess’s face, like dude, are you new at this?
I love PK and Mess
Watching messier expertly talk down to him every intermission is very enjoyable though. It’s so clear how much he hates him.
At the first period intermission PK said something like “if they could get out if their own way they would be fine, the hurricanes played a great period” and messier went “they did? 🤨” just as it cut to commercial and it was so funny
I literally mute the game when its on commercial specifically because of PK of Biz. I cant stand hearing either of them. Also funny to me that PK called us garbage during the year but let it drop last night that he picked Rangers to win in 6 or 7. (Was doing dishes and couldnt mute the game during first intermission)
I’d watch whatever clown show the want to put on between periods, as long as they would put on announcers that sounded even marginally interested in the game. Sean Mcdonagh, the absolute unchallenged worst announcer in sports.
My issue isn’t with Subban, it’s with the entire broadcasting staff (except Kenny) in general
I’d rather just mute the game and listen to Sam on radio.
Another thing I noticed was the number of times the play by play announcer got the names of the players wrong…made Sam look sharp by comparison
He’s insufferable but I do enjoy Mess cutting him off and just clowning him constantly.
He picked us to win to the East I was shocked then he flipped and is crying that high hits aren’t penalties on us lmaooooo such a clown
People care too much what other people say and think.
Subban was basically run out of the league because he couldn’t stop slew footing people. In his prime, he was a top 4 dman for a couple years max.
We know the reason why he’s on the panel. He’s not there to contribute intelligent analysis that’s for sure.
Him getting handed a rule book by Messier was great
Tony’s hit wasnt a penalty. Panarins hit wasnt a penalty. Rempes hit wasnt a penalty. There’s a theme and it’s officiating.
Messier and Subban suck tho. That’s a brutal watch. They seem to genuinely dislike each other
Honestly everyone except MSG sucks. We are so lucky during the season and first round playoffs.
Levy sucks too.
While we’re on the topic of poor coverage. It boggles the mind why ABC/ESPN/TNT choose to cut to another camera during live play.
All their directors and decision makers have to do is watch ONE msg game to understand how to handle the coverage.
Nobody needs to see, nor is the broadcast enhanced by:
cutaways to the bench while the defense has the. puck (i.e., live action);
inexplicable close ups of players/coaches only to continue to zoom in the entire time (this also happens when the play-by-play team is emphasizing a player);
The inability to queue up a replay before play resumes; and
Watching some innane Q&A with the coaches (just do the damn voice-over the live play)
The only time we need to see the bench is when a player is hurt, going to/from with the training staff, a big goal, or the game is won. That’s it.
Broadcast was abysmal. Only good portion was Emily Kaplan. Everything else was awful.
PKs whole thing has always been that he’s an idiot and piece of garbage. He got the job in hopes of viral moments of his idiocy trying to find a hockey version of that idiot who everyone hates for his horrible takes on basketball