Has Pierre McGuire been neutered?

It's a distict possibility.

Not one WHAMMO!, minimal BIG BODY PRESENCE or ACTIVE STICK, and not a MONSTER in sight. And don't even get me started on GAP CONTROL...

Instead, he's throwing the word SPECIAL around more than a stoned kindergarten teacher.

"Gord, this is a special player"

"Folks, that play was something special"


Where's the fire? Where's the hyperbole? When the left wing lock is properly executed, and I want to be damn well informed about it in the loudest, most abrasive manner possible.

Anyone remember last year when Kris Russel "went into that corner a boy, and came out a man"?

That's his A material. It's not every day you hear about a boy being deflowered on national television. That's the kind of thing that makes me sit up and say "Hell yeah I'm watching hockey!".


Could it be that Pierre is mellowing on us? Perhaps a certain Calgary defenceman's ascent to the NHL has sapped his love for the junior game?

Or perhaps (and this is just my personal theory), Pierre McGuire is now a eunuch.

thoughts?

Cam Russel "went into that corner a boy, and came out a man"?

oh god. :biglaugh:

I think you have to be a male first

I think you have to be a male first

He looks like Mr. Peanut, who is categorically male :teach:

He looks like Mr. Peanut, who is categorically male :teach:

By golly he does:biglaugh:

http://www.versus.com/images/McGuire_Pierre133x200.jpg

http://www.noveltyradio.com/mrpnut15b.jpg

oh god. :biglaugh:

Cam Barker or Kris Russell?

Probably Kris Russell seeing as he was 5'9 during last year's WJ. Cam Barker was his D partner.

That's his A material. It's not every day you hear about a boy being deflowered on national television. That's the kind of thing that makes me sit up and say "Hell yeah I'm watching hockey!".


Agreed. He needs to go back to his bread and butter. He should not only resort to his regular hyperbole, but, they should also let him have full control over the graphics department, so that TSN can use the 60's style Batman graphics anytime there's a big hit:

http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/serie_pow.jpg

http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/serie_thwack.jpg

http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/serie_whamm.jpg

http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/serie_kapow.jpg

http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/serie_bonk.jpg

Cam Barker or Kris Russell?

Probably Kris Russell seeing as he was 5'9 during last year's WJ. Cam Barker was his D partner.

I wrote Cam Russel didn't I? Touché...

Anyone remember last year when Kris Russel "went into that corner a boy, and came out a man"?


Holy **** did he actually say that? That is amazing haha. Please tell me theres a clip somewhere that some one can post on this board...

Holy **** did he actually say that? That is amazing haha. Please tell me theres a clip somewhere that some one can post on this board...

I remember it. It was one of those times that everyone in the room exchanged glances and started snickering.

thoughts?

Still the most annoying commentator in hockey.

I don't think he's been neutered as he's still man-crushing quite a bit. Maybe he's on medication? :dunno:

He is just teasing us right now, all the old standbys will come soon enough. The love fest with Steve Downie has already started. How many times did he tell us something "special" about Steve yesterday?

I remember it. It was one of those times that everyone in the room exchanged glances and started snickering.
Thats amazing. I may have to drop that line next time im watching hockey with somebody.

Anyone remember last year when Kris Russel "went into that corner a boy, and came out a man"?

That's his A material. It's not every day you hear about a boy being deflowered on national television. That's the kind of thing that makes me sit up and say "Hell yeah I'm watching hockey!".



:biglaugh: :biglaugh:

Maybe after all his wrong predictions about the Habs, especially Huet, he's realized it's better to call players special than to make any real in depth analysis of them and risk being wrong.

:biglaugh: :biglaugh:
I know! :biglaugh:

What exactly happened in that corner? Whta made the young russel "come of age," if you will?

he sure did throw "special player" around a hell of a lot yesterday...

I wrote Cam Russel didn't I? Touché...

Cam Russell played for the Hull Olympiques and the Chicago Blackhawks way back when.

http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/serie_bonk.jpg

Or whenever he does a game where Radek Bonk does something stupid, we can use this when he inflicts pain upon his ego. Thus making a statement where he rambles until he exclaims "RADEK BONK" and then we don't have to listen to the rest.

My favorite Pierre McGuire moment came when Gord Miller mentioned the score in a Phoenix Suns playoff game. This prompted a wild "STEVE NASH" from Pierre. All I could think of was McGuire pumping both his fists ala "STEVE HOLT" from Arrested Development.

But that boy-to-man comment is pretty damn close.

After watching the Canada US game, according to him there are at least 20 players from that game who are going to be extremely special players in the nhl for a very long time.

What a joke he is.

SPECIAL players make SPECIAL plays says Pierre...:)

On the first telecast of a Black Hawks game on TSN this season, he called Duncan Keith "special". I think sometimes he uses it with different meanings.

Pierre, who I think is the best in the business, does come across being manic sometimes. He has a lot of highs and lows. Sometimes he talks in a very quiet monotone way and it is a little frightening.

Isn't this the guy who selected Hudler as his rookie of the year candidate?

He's definately either been told or realized that he should tone it down. He did manage to slip in a few "Big body presence" references in the Canada-US game. But he missed a few "active stick" opportunities. :shakehead :sarcasm:

By golly he does:biglaugh:

http://www.versus.com/images/McGuire_Pierre133x200.jpg



Wait, Pierre McGuire looks like that? That's the gayest thing I've ever seen! :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

This topic delivered. A+ would read again.

Wait, Pierre McGuire looks like that? That's the gayest thing I've ever seen! :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

http://hfboards.com/customavatars/avatar631_5.gif

http://hfboards.com/customavatars/avatar631_5.gif

well done :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

Agreed. He needs to go back to his bread and butter. He should not only resort to his regular hyperbole, but, they should also let him have full control over the graphics department, so that TSN can use the 60's style Batman graphics anytime there's a big hit:

http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/serie_pow.jpg

http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/serie_thwack.jpg

http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/serie_whamm.jpg

http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/serie_kapow.jpg

http://www.batmania.com.ar/images/images_serie/serie_bonk.jpg

You forgot "El Kabong!"

he's been cherryized not neutered... this is first step... second step is a seven second delay.

awww u guys miss him =). it's funny how we grow to love those we make fun of :handclap:

http://hfboards.com/customavatars/avatar631_5.gif

Well, tied for the gayest thing the world has ever seen. Although Parros' stache is more like (hetero) porn 'stache. :D

Wait, Pierre McGuire looks like that? That's the gayest thing I've ever seen! :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

Qualifying something or someone as "gay", on the other hand, is the most heterosexual thing I've ever seen. :sarcasm:

Keep preaching, we'll believe!

Do you see what you've done to Pierre?

One at least two occasions today, he was about to call a player "special", but stopped himself and said they were "really good" instead.

Something like, "Chicago fans, get excited for Toews, he's a really sp... good player."

Do you see what you've done to Pierre?

One at least two occasions today, he was about to call a player "special", but stopped himself and said they were "really good" instead.

Something like, "Chicago fans, get excited for Toews, he's a really sp... good player."

I only tuned in for the 3rd period today, but I heard him call two players special, and comment on a special play.
I guess he just couldn't resist going the whole game without...:D

Do you see what you've done to Pierre?

One at least two occasions today, he was about to call a player "special", but stopped himself and said they were "really good" instead.

Something like, "Chicago fans, get excited for Toews, he's a really sp... good player."

He also threw in a "magical."

I think Pierre either reads the message boards or has heard others complain about his eccentricities because he's really calling it differently this year. I for one liked him, but gone are the frequent WHAMMOS, complaints about officiating, diving and nary a mention of broken sticks. He was almost going back to his old ways during the Slovakia game, but when he could have said "That's two minutes for being strong" he just said they know what the calls are like in this tournament and just have to skate to the box and shutup.

I'd like to hear what people who've in the past called him out for having a strong bias during these tourneys think this year. I think he's made a noticeable effort to improve in that area, even if he didn't need to because frankly it's a Canadian broadcast for Canada.

He also threw in a "magical."

I think Pierre either reads the message boards or has heard others complain about his eccentricities because he's really calling it differently this year. I for one liked him, but gone are the frequent WHAMMOS, complaints about officiating, diving and nary a mention of broken sticks. He was almost going back to his old ways during the Slovakia game, but when he could have said "That's two minutes for being strong" he just said they know what the calls are like in this tournament and just have to skate to the box and shutup.

I'd like to hear what people who've in the past called him out for having a strong bias during these tourneys think this year. I think he's made a noticeable effort to improve in that area, even if he didn't need to because frankly it's a Canadian broadcast for Canada.

I'll be the first to admit Pierre has done a much better job this year. Hell, I started a thread before the tournament asking who this years 'Monster Performer' would be and he hasn't used the term yet once. I enjoy the passion he brings to the play calling. Compared to the senile old coots at HNIC he's great.

I know it's fun to joke about man-crushes, but every commentator has guys they like. John Madden has the original man-crush on Brett Farve. So Pierre, if you're reading this no hard feelings. How about Darren Helm as a Monster Performer for old times sake?

Do you see what you've done to Pierre?

One at least two occasions today, he was about to call a player "special", but stopped himself and said they were "really good" instead.

Something like, "Chicago fans, get excited for Toews, he's a really sp... good player."
Hahaha. :biglaugh:

I'm watching the game on Broadband right now, and I just heard this. I knew that somebody would have brought that up.

This was posted somewhere else I believe? Unless I missed it earlier in the forum... but I thought it was hilarious!!!

Macguire was talkin how Kane could go no.1 overall, and Miller replies with something to the extent of

"Oh you found a new one? You gonna call Dion Phanuef and tell him you're breaking up with him?"

and don't forget his 'Human Eraser' comments... Also I remember a few years back at the WJC's he described a player having 'soft, supple hands' and I just started shaking my head...

I enjoy his analysis a lot more than that clown Yvon Pedneault. I wish there was a french version of McGuire, watching Habs game would be a lot better.

Pierre : 'WHAAAAAMO, KOMISAREK IS A MONSTER!'
Yvon : 'Bang'

Pierre : 'THATS A PENALTY FOR BEING STRONG'
Yvon : '*silence*....hmmm...Mick Migeough has a big head...*giggles*'

The thing he's doing right now that's making me mad is how he talks about Price. It's no secret he thought Montreal was stupid for taking him 5th overall. Now that he's playing for Canada and dominating, he mixes his praise with comments about how he wasn't performing like this last year. Seems like it's his way of saying he was wrong about Price but not really.

Curious what he thinks of the Setoguchi pick by San Jose......

The thing he's doing right now that's making me mad is how he talks about Price. It's no secret he thought Montreal was stupid for taking him 5th overall. Now that he's playing for Canada and dominating, he mixes his praise with comments about how he wasn't performing like this last year. Seems like it's his way of saying he was wrong about Price but not really.

Curious what he thinks of the Setoguchi pick by San Jose......

what the hell are you talking about. i too thought price wasnt ready last season (but i didnt think gainey screwed up at the draft). all pierres doing is being honest. price has been canadas most dependable player this tourny so mcguire gives him his due. whats wrong with that?

or did Pierre McGuire sound like he had too much to drink the night before the Canada - Slovakia telecast! :biglaugh:

Anyone remember last year when Kris Russel "went into that corner a boy, and came out a man"?

That's his A material. It's not every day you hear about a boy being deflowered on national television. That's the kind of thing that makes me sit up and say "Hell yeah I'm watching hockey!".


:biglaugh:

There's been some good quotes on these boards but this one DEFINITELY takes the cake.

He's definately either been told or realized that he should tone it down. He did manage to slip in a few "Big body presence" references in the Canada-US game. But he missed a few "active stick" opportunities. :shakehead :sarcasm:

Considering that there are players under 18, and therefore technically still qualifying as children, its probably for the best.

McGuire's generally a toned-down guy. He had his TV personality which was an exaggerated personality. This year his coverage has been more in sync with his radio-personality.