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This post originally ran on January 5 of this year, yet it still holds relevance today. So we're re-posting, with some amendments.
Dear TSN commentator Pierre McGuire:
Like many Canadians, we at Torontoist were ecstatic to see Jeff Carter and our national junior team beat Russia 6-1 to win the Gold medal in last night's World Junior Tournament the NHL return to television last night. It was, without doubt, a joyous occasion for all. But as we angrily walked home from our local sports establishment, we wondered, "Why are we angrily walking home from our local sports establishment? Shouldn't this be a time to rejoice with a few bubbly-pops?" The reason we were so angry, Pierre, is because of your incredibly inane commentary. You are a pimple on the face of Canadian sport. Does any hockey fan in the country enjoy your gruff, opinionated, baseless and continual rants all game? We felt as though we were watching the broadcast with a drunken frat boy. How you are even employed in the first place is beyond us. Don Cherry may be considered a bigot, but at least he wears sharp suits and knows when to shut up. You're a disgrace.
Yours truly,
Torontoist
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Your most truest post ever, either time... That was AWESOME!
That guy ruined much of the game, him and Berg. I'd like to trip him if I ever see him walking by. Little weasle.
a) but how do you REALLY feel?
b) Berg may have had a mediocre game, but compared to last season, it was stellar. So, at least there's that.
c) I'm still torn on how to feel about the 4 on 4 OT and the shootout. The Leafs didn't deserve to lose that game, they played really well.
d) Has there been a bigger bunch of cheap shot artists than Ottawa since, oh, the late 70's Flyers?
I think Gord Miller is much more annoying.
I am glad I am not alone. He and Glen Healy are morons. I wish I could make a living talking like a drunken idiot on television.
Mr. Pierre McGuire owes us Maple Leaf tickets. I want to cash in on this.
I think its time for a change on leaf and HNIC broadcasts too. Some of these guys seem to be losing a step, missing obvious calls.
My personal fav combo was Martinez/Shulman for Jays broadcasts.