Something’s Missing, And It’s A Good Thing

While watching a TSN broadcast of the IIHF World Championship, something struck me as missing. The commentary and in-game analysis was not quite what I remembered TSN providing in past years; Pierre McGuire was not a part of the commentary crew (I hope we are still getting the analysis we need even without Pierre because according to his TSN bio, "McGuire gives viewers the analysis and commentary they want - and need - to hear"). After his debauchery of the World Junior Championship a few years ago, I am surprised he still has a commentary type job anywhere. As it turns out, Pierre is not involved in the above-mentioned event at all and the games have been very enjoyable to watch. Even though Bob Errey’s commentating has been less than stellar, he is far less annoying than Pierre is. He does not repeat himself every minute and he holds himself very professionally. I guess the first part of the title should be corrected because Pierre’s commentary is not missed at all but his absence is a very good thing.

On a side note: Canada will meet up with Finland in the Gold medal game tomorrow at 12 pm eastern. Canada played their best game in the semi-final match against Sweden, beating them 4-1. If they carry that play into the final game, they will be bringing home Gold.