If you have paid attention to my blog for any amount of time, you know I'm a diehard Pittsburgh Penguins fan. Much like the other pro teams in the area, the Boys of Winter are taking their fair share of lumps this year. It has been hard to watch at times.
Making matters worse is listening to the games. The TV broadcast team got overhauled over the summer and I can't say I'm pleased. At the desk now is Jay Caufield (who's been around for a while). He's joined by Mike Rupp (and other former Pens), along with Dan Potash (who got bumped upstairs.) Sorry, but Dan was more fun down on the ice with the players and coaches. He seemed more at home there.
Replacing him is Hailey Hunter. She is the one bright spot in this new line up. She knows her hockey and does a great job with the interviews as well. Calling the game are Colby Armstrong and Josh Getzoff. Sorry guys, but you're just not doing it for me. After years of Bob Errey and Steve Mears and the amazing chemistry they had, the new crew is like listening to saltine crackers...bland.
Maybe it's just me. Maybe it will take some time to get used to. But for right now, with the team doing just so-so, it's rough.