Versus Notes
KK Hockey —
... notes upon a brief overlook of Versus’ talent schedule:
-Gone are play-by-play man Rick Peckham and analyst John Vanbiesbrouck.
-There are no new additions to the talent list, though look for NY Islanders color man Billy Jaffe to take more of a color commentary role this season than the reporter slot he’s usually slated to serve.
-A lot less Mike Emrick this season. Doc will only call 8 regular season games.
read on and a new ice-level reporter too…
Broadcast gnus
Snapshots —
... Crosby 2 games featuring the Washington Capitals and last season's Hart Trophy winner Alexander Ovechkin 5 original NHL Network game productions To the uninitiated, I hope that at least some of you become like the Americans and Canadians whose Saturday nights don't begin until, "After the Hotstove!" The NHL Arena Program's Steve Lepore also provides some inside information regarding Versus' broadcasting plans for this upcoming season. If you're a Mike Emrick fan, the news is not good: October 3, The NHL Arena Program : Gone are play-by-play man Rick Peckham and analyst John ...
Saturday's Stuff
Fang's Bites —
... blog, and he continues to write about NHL TV and media. Today, he tells us about Versus' announcing lineup for this season and an excellent addition to its sideline reporters. ...
Monday Afternoon Required Reading
Sean Leahy's Going Five Hole —
... . Steve Lepore has your NHL tv information for the season. ( NHL Arena Program ) Bruce Boudreau tries to top the Penguins in the acting department. ( ...


