NESN Dave Goucher and Shane Hnidy are negotiating with NESN for next season

[McGarnagle]

Here’s the thing about broadcasting at the pro level.

You can do all your homework, be knowledgeable, have zero issues keeping up with the play and calling it accurately. But at the end of the day you need the voice for it.

And unfortunately for the most part that’s just something you’re either born with or you’re not.

I think you’ve got a voice that tops out at ECHL. And personally I’m not a fan of the Randy Moller style of play by play goal calls.

As a Bruins fan I would not want to listen to you on NESN 82+ games a year.

That’s just my opinion.

That's why no matter how knowledgeable Leah Hextall or Emily Kaplan may be, it just will never work. Sonically it's just nails on a chalkboard. No one wants to say anything though because they don't want to look misogynistic for saying so (though some do because they are and don't care who knows it).

Oddly I've never really had a problem with Jessica Mendoza doing baseball, but her voice is fuller and baseball is a different pace than hockey. But she has the opposite problem where the voice is fine but the content lacks, she brings nothing analytically.

 

[Babajingo]

That's why no matter how knowledgeable Leah Hextall or Emily Kaplan may be, it just will never work. Sonically it's just nails on a chalkboard. No one wants to say anything though because they don't want to look misogynistic for saying so (though some do because they are and don't care who knows it).

Oddly I've never really had a problem with Jessica Mendoza doing baseball, but her voice is fuller and baseball is a different pace than hockey. But she has the opposite problem where the voice is fine but the content lacks, she brings nothing analytically.

I don't mind Emily's voice.

 

[Sheppy]

Leah Hextall is awful, like god awful. I can think of a million sounds I'd rather listen to, one of which is a buzzing mosquito as you're trying to sleep. If that makes me a dick, then I'm Johnny Sins.

Emily isn't too bad, though. There's been a few women that have been damn good, though. I just can't remember their names. I actually really liked when they had the women announce the goal scorers during one of the Bruins games this year (I think it was this year) - I thought it was great.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I can broadcast grass seed pretty well.

 

[GatorMike]

NESN calling on candidates to follow Jack Edwards for Bruins games

NESN is calling on candidates to follow Jack Edwards for Bruins games, writes Chad Finn. Read more on Boston.com.

www.boston.com

"NESN and the Bruins have reached out to Dave Goucher, who is very familiar to Bruins fans. He called their games on the radio from 2000-17 before he was hired as the TV play-by-play voice for the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, where he calls games with former Bruins defenseman Shane Hnidy ... Goucher enjoys his job in Las Vegas, but he and his wife are New Englanders who still spend their summers in Rhode Island. He would be the ideal choice, and hopefully the Bruins and NESN will make him an offer worthy of his talents."

"According to one potential candidate, NESN is putting together a group of prospective play-by-play voices to audition at its Watertown studios. The job is being pursued not only by local play-by-play voices, but ones with established national backgrounds. It is a coveted opening."

"Alex Faust, the Northeastern grad and former Los Angeles Kings announcer, was presumed to have the inside track after the season ... He did fine work in the substitute role, but it’s uncertain whether NESN considers him one of the leading candidates. He does not have an audition lined up, but perhaps his work during the season gives him a credit for that."

 

[Fenway]

Everything I have heard for 2 months is Goucher is the target.

The NY Rangers are also looking at Alex Faust as Sam Rosen is 76 years old and missed a couple of playoff games because of health.

https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/sam...rs-health-scare-stanley-cup-playoffs.htmlthen go home and

Goucher enjoys that he can easily drive to the arena for the morning skate and then return home and drive back for the game. That is not an option in Boston.

 

[Johnny Upton]

Everything I have heard for 2 months is Goucher is the target.

The NY Rangers are also looking at Alex Faust as Sam Rosen is 76 years old and missed a couple of playoff games because of health.

https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/sam...rs-health-scare-stanley-cup-playoffs.htmlthen go home and

Goucher enjoys that he can easily drive to the arena for the morning skate and then return home and drive back for the game. That is not an option in Boston.

Do you think the lure of the job might bring him back?

 

[Fenway]

Do you think the lure of the job might bring him back?

Golden Knights TV is also shaky since their RSN collapsed last year. They cobbled up an over-the-air network last season that included Salt Lake City but of course, that is now gone.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Golden Knights TV is also shaky since their RSN collapsed last year. They cobbled up an over-the-air network last season that included Salt Lake City but of course, that is now gone.

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Hence why Werner announced open auditions to negotiate Dave down.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Where does one sign up for these try outs? Not because I think I'd have a shot at all (never done broadcasting in my life). Just want to know if I can finagle a free dinner.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Let’s all wish for Tom Werner to get a boil on his tonight.

I believe in collective positive thinking

 

[GatorMike]

Where does one sign up for these try outs? Not because I think I'd have a shot at all (never done broadcasting in my life). Just want to know if I can finagle a free dinner.

I don't think it's the kind of thing they let just anyone sign up for.

 

[Fenway]

Bruins TV voices

Fred Cusick - The gold standard
Don Earle - was hired in 1967 because Cusick was not available
Dave Shea
Dale Arnold
Jack Edwards

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

I don't think it's the kind of thing they let just anyone sign up for.

Talk about a sense of humor of a wet mop

 

[Fenway]

I think Dave is coming back given how shaky Scripps Sports is right now

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

NESN calling on candidates to follow Jack Edwards for Bruins games

NESN is calling on candidates to follow Jack Edwards for Bruins games, writes Chad Finn. Read more on Boston.com.

www.boston.com

"NESN and the Bruins have reached out to Dave Goucher, who is very familiar to Bruins fans. He called their games on the radio from 2000-17 before he was hired as the TV play-by-play voice for the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, where he calls games with former Bruins defenseman Shane Hnidy ... Goucher enjoys his job in Las Vegas, but he and his wife are New Englanders who still spend their summers in Rhode Island. He would be the ideal choice, and hopefully the Bruins and NESN will make him an offer worthy of his talents."

"According to one potential candidate, NESN is putting together a group of prospective play-by-play voices to audition at its Watertown studios. The job is being pursued not only by local play-by-play voices, but ones with established national backgrounds. It is a coveted opening."

"Alex Faust, the Northeastern grad and former Los Angeles Kings announcer, was presumed to have the inside track after the season ... He did fine work in the substitute role, but it’s uncertain whether NESN considers him one of the leading candidates. He does not have an audition lined up, but perhaps his work during the season gives him a credit for that."

No to Faust. Dreary golf/baseball voice.

 

[UncleRico]

Please let it be Goucher. He really is one of the best

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I used to like switching to the old cable "sap" version on nesn when there would still be game and crowd noise but no commentary.

 

[McGarnagle]

I think Dave is coming back given how shaky Scripps Sports is right now

What's your read on Hnidy? Are they targeting him too or will they keep things status quo with Brick?