I've always liked Doc, but I do think he's lost a little bit off his fastball. However, he gives a balanced broadcast. You never get the impression that Emrick is pulling for one team or another and he's ecstatic when either team in the game he's calling makes a good play.

Emrick is still the best US based broadcaster.
- Jsaquella

I would venture to say Randy Hahn (San Jose) is better now. He's practically impartial during SJ games. He & Drew Remenda are the best PBP team in hockey.

I dont mind him much as ive gotten used to him now on nbc......

Now this guy is another story:


- Philly1980

The sad thing is, Pierre could be an excellent analyst, when he gets off the "Got to sell the superstar" stuff.

Like what Bill pointed out early about the kicking the puck to his stick thing....The Flyers scored a goal to tie the game, and the immediate replay was Crosby making a rather routine play in the neutral zone, because Pierre was gushing over it.

Emrick is considered one of the all-time best in the business among his peers. His prep work and knowledge of the game and its history are second to none.

He's also a tremendously considerate human being. Years ago, I wrote an article for NHL.com about the "Voices of the Game", and Doc called me immediately after I requested speaking to him. He was in between meetings and had only 15 minutes, yet he gave me every single second of that time and told me to feel free to call back if I had any other questions.

In that 15 minutes, I learned a LOT of things I never knew about the business and gained a whole different perspective on broadcasting. Emrick makes an extremely difficult job seem almost effortless.

Another Doc story: After he was let go by the Flyers to bring in Jim Jackson, Emrick took Jackson out for lunch and gave him some pointers about the nuances of broadcasting in the Philadelphia market. He didn't have to do that, but that's just the type of person he is.

I'll also hasten to add about Emrick is that he played an important role in Mark Howe finally getting inducted into the HHOF and he keeps beating the drum for Fred Shero to this day.

In and out of the booth, Emrick is one of the all-time greats.
- bmeltzer

I wish Doc Emrick would do play-by-play of my life.

I would venture to say Randy Hahn (San Jose) is better now. He's practically impartial during SJ games. He & Drew Remenda are the best PBP team in hockey.
- Flyskippy

I like Hahn and Remenda a lot, very good tandem and entertaining guys.

Knowing you its probably one of those gluten-free/sugar-free (cookie-free) cookies, you hippy.

I want a box of Entenmann's milk chocolates please.
- jak521

Oreos, Chips Ahoy, had some Nilla Wafers last night. I might not believe in gender roles and social stereotyping but I am a firm believer in cookies.

I miss Butsy on here.
- jak521

We have the know it all's and those who refuse to agree to disagree on a topic to thank for that. He celebrated his 1-year anniversary away from HB last week.

Oreos, Chips Ahoy, had some Nilla Wafers last night. I might not believe in gender roles and social stereotyping but I am a firm believer in cookies.
- NickTheKid87

The happiest thing is when I go down the cookie aisle and see the little "On Sale" tags in front of a bag of cookies.

But they never have these on sale

We have the know it all's and those who refuse to agree to disagree on a topic to thank for that. He celebrated his 1-year anniversary away from HB last week.
- Flyskippy

I'm just glad he's on twitter. That man always makes me smile.

The happiest thing is when I go down the cookie aisle and see the little "On Sale" tags in front of a bag of cookies.

But they never have these on sale


- Jsaquella

Don't like peanut butter with my sweets for what ever reason. Hate Reese's.

I wish Doc Emrick would do play-by-play of my life.
- KGBflyers10

"KGBflyers10 gets into his car! DRIIIIVE! Oh, that's met with resistance as he gets on the Schuykill..."

Matt Read is skating today, and lightly shooting.

Oreos, Chips Ahoy, had some Nilla Wafers last night. I might not believe in gender roles and social stereotyping but I am a firm believer in cookies.
- NickTheKid87

Great, now we're going to get the 'diversity is the spice of life-- even in cookies!' lesson.

Don't like peanut butter with my sweets for what ever reason. Hate Reese's.
- NickTheKid87

Facist...my wife and I both love those crème wafers. We bought a bag of them for movie night and they were gone by the time the opening credits ended. She vowed we'll never buy them again.

Dave Issac, David Strehle from the 4th Period.
- Jsaquella

Wasn't following them, thanks for the tip.

Great, now we're going to get the 'diversity is the spice of life-- even in cookies!' lesson.


- BulliesPhan87

Actually I don't like much diversity within cookies.

Don't like nuts, peanut butter, raisins in my cookies. Not even a fan of the M&M cookies. Chocolate Chip are my go to. Love Oreos as well. I prefer a crunchy cookie to a chewy one.

The sad thing is, Pierre could be an excellent analyst, when he gets off the "Got to sell the superstar" stuff.

Like what Bill pointed out early about the kicking the puck to his stick thing....The Flyers scored a goal to tie the game, and the immediate replay was Crosby making a rather routine play in the neutral zone, because Pierre was gushing over it.
- Jsaquella

To me his problem is he is way over the top when talking about the star players and he comes off to me like he is smug because he knows more about hockey then most of the people watching the game. He goes outta of his way to say what Junior team or college a certain player attended and honestly I feel like he is talking down to me when I listen to him.

Wasn't following them, thanks for the tip.
- Scoob

Dave Issac is writing for the Courier-Post with Miller and for 97.3 in Atlantic city. Both are good guy who will respond to tweets and answer questions.

Facist...my wife and I both love those crème wafers. We bought a bag of them for movie night and they were gone by the time the opening credits ended. She vowed we'll never buy them again.
- Jsaquella

I like the Keebler cookies with the chocolate fudge. They're top notch. Tried the birthday cake Oreos recently and hated them. Far too sweet for my taste.

To me his problem is he is way over the top when talking about the star players and he comes off to me like he is smug because he knows more about hockey then most of the people watching the game. He goes outta of his way to say what Junior team or college a certain player attended and honestly I feel like he is talking down to me when I listen to him.
- nonpoint22

There's some of that, for sure.

Actually I don't like much diversity within cookies.

Don't like nuts, peanut butter, raisins in my cookies. Not even a fan of the M&M cookies. Chocolate Chip are my go to. Love Oreos as well. I prefer a crunchy cookie to a chewy one.
- NickTheKid87

I'm kind of with you on this one. I don't agree with the anti-peanut butter sentiment, but I don't like candies nor cookies with raisins or nuts. I don't mind these things separate, but put them in my treats and we've got a problem.

To me his problem is he is way over the top when talking about the star players and he comes off to me like he is smug because he knows more about hockey then most of the people watching the game. He goes outta of his way to say what Junior team or college a certain player attended and honestly I feel like he is talking down to me when I listen to him.
- nonpoint22

It's not even just stars these days. I was watching a Blues game and he made Vladimir Sobotka and David Perron seem like the greatest players ever. VLADIMIR SOBOTKA AND DAVID PERRON.

I like the Keebler cookies with the chocolate fudge. They're top notch. Tried the birthday cake Oreos recently and hated them. Far too sweet for my taste.
- NickTheKid87

Some of the newer Oreo flavored crèmes suck. I'm not a huge peanut fan-love them separately, but not in my cookies or ice cream. But I dig all sorts of cookies.

Actually I don't like much diversity within cookies.

Don't like nuts, peanut butter, raisins in my cookies. Not even a fan of the M&M cookies. Chocolate Chip are my go to. Love Oreos as well. I prefer a crunchy cookie to a chewy one.
- NickTheKid87

Adding nuts to a cookie is an excellent way to completely ruin it.

I'm kind of with you on this one. I don't agree with the anti-peanut butter sentiment, but I don't like candies nor cookies with raisins or nuts. I don't mind these things separate, but put them in my treats and we've got a problem.
- BulliesPhan87

I can eat peanut butter on bread or Ritz crackers but no where else. I hate nuts in general as well. I'm not even a huge fan of chocolate chunk cookies.

I'm just glad he's on twitter. That man always makes me smile.
- Jsaquella

We'll just have to agree to disagree.

/sarcasm