Eleven Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 I realize that I started listening to a game last night that already was 3-0 against, but I've listened to Sylvester in the past. And I also realize that he's more telegenic than Hamsammich. But COME ON, Sylvester is just awful to listen to. He really makes me yearn for the years of Gurtler and the Sabres on Channel 29, and that's tough. We can do better; I think Hammy is pretty good at it. Other suggestions welcome.
carpandean Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 He reminds me of a college radio play-by-play guy from a DIII school.
SwampD Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 I know what I hate. I don't hate Sylvester.
TrueBlueGED Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 I'd rather listen to Sylvester do play by play for the next 4 seasons than listen to Harry Neale give color commentary for the remainder of this one.
Eleven Posted January 18, 2012 Author Report Posted January 18, 2012 Me. As far as I'm concerned, you're in. You cannot possibly do worse, and you very well likely will do a lot better.
Who Else? Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 I really fell in love with th Sabres because of Jeanerette. He makes a mundane play in front or the net sound like the most exciting event on the planet. He draws you into the game and makes it hard just to listen to while doing other things. Unfortunately Sylvester does the opposite. I'd like to see someone with Rick's seemingly genuine enthusiasm although it has seemed to wain with the team this year. Beninati can bring some of that. I vote for him Why not put Sylvester and Neale together. Maybe then the play on the ice will seem less painful.
Tyrannustyrannus Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 John Gurtler used to do the Sabres, he does an excellent job with the Bandits now.
... Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 I wonder why they haven't made their search for a permanent replacement public yet. Turn it into a marketing thing - contest, public judging, the works. It would bring a lot of attention, mostly positive, which they sorely need right now.
JWell Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 When RJ leave.... Please TP offer the job to the bills play by play on 97 Rock (well now WGR) or the in game announcer of the Buffalo Bandits.
Gramps Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 Recruit Joe Bowen away from the Leafs ....
tom webster Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 I don't mind Sylvester at all, in fact, if forced to listen to the radio, prefer him to RJ.
BuffalOhio Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 Dan Dunleavy, who does Leafs Radio (just started this season) did a game or two last year or the year before for the Sabres. I thought he was outstanding. Best I've heard other than RJ. Would love to get him for the TV/Radio combo in Buffalo.
qwksndmonster Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 Anyone but RJ's kid. Good old Mark. Instead of getting excited and talking louder, he gets excited and talks faster. Like, a lot faster than a human being can understand...
inkman Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 I don't mind Sylvester at all, in fact, if forced to listen to the radio, prefer him to RJ. Thank you.
mudberry Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 I wouldn't mind him on the radio, but it is tough to follow him on tv. He talks fast enough, but doesn't follow the play closely enough. Seems to be a little too far behind the play, and his excitement sounds forced. He might be great on VS. I'd love to see Robitaille doing color again. He was interesting/informative and funny without trying too hard though I can understand why he didn't appeal to a lot of folks. I would love to see Weber come back
Bullwinkle Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 Sylvester is not a good play-by-play guy. He gets too wrapped up in the game and comes out with stupid statements like "Take THAT ____ (some player who fouled one of our guys)" after we had scored. That's amateurish. Gurtler is fine for Bandits games but not hockey. We should have a talent hunt. To me Dan Kelly of the Blues was the best and now his son John Kelly does their games. He sounds just like his father. The guy who does the Sharks games also has an excellent voice. But please...not RJ's son, Percy (my name for him). His voice makes me visualize a guy sitting there in his smoking jacket using a cigarette holder and wearing a monocle. That is the image I get when listening to him. We need to hold an audition.
Marvelo Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 You have to think RJ doesn't want any part of this mess next year. I think you have to go outside the Sabres hallowed "organization" to get RJ's successor. The best announcers I've heard are from Canada, namely the Leafs, Flames, Winnipeg and Canucks. Their TV and radio people are all outstanding. Would be nice if the new person had Buffalo ties.
Carmel Corn Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 You have to think RJ doesn't want any part of this mess next year. I think you have to go outside the Sabres hallowed "organization" to get RJ's successor. The best announcers I've heard are from Canada, namely the Leafs, Flames, Winnipeg and Canucks. Their TV and radio people are all outstanding. Would be nice if the new person had Buffalo ties. Agree with the comment further above about Joe Bowen....I love the Hockey Night in Canada guys. Somebody with Buffalo ties could be Pete Weber with the Predators.
Oakstream Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 I don't mind Sylvester, but if I could choose anyone other than RJ, it would be Joe Beninati, or Carolinas John Forslund and Tripp Tracy.
2ForTripping Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 here is a crazy notion..... put an exciting team on the ice and the rest would be moot
SportsFan88 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 Joe Buck and I hate the man. Haha. Even Marv Albert or Kevin Harlan. RJ's kid is brutal. Is he still in Portland? Would LOVE to have Doc Emerick or Gary Thorne
LabattBlue Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 Sylvester sucks! He has made a nice transition from Quinny to Black without any negative impact. During the Detroit game, I heard him use a phrase along the lines of a player "shifting shoulders" which made me do a WTF wave in my car. "Shifting shoulders"? I guarantee that his brown nosing will go a long way towards getting the job when RJ steps aside.
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