Stoner Posted December 29, 2020 Report Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) Any news on Rick's situation this season? Assuming that the broadcasters won't travel with the team (maybe not a good assumption), will he do games from home or come to a studio in Buffalo? Or will the Sabres set him up in a studio on his side of the border? Since travel has been Rick's bugaboo for many years, would being able to stay at home, or having to come only to Buffalo, mean he'll do more games? Unless he has some kind of super duper video setup, I feel like this new way of calling games could be trouble for him. See also: Doc Emrick during the playoffs. If done well and smartly, though, this could turn back the clock a decade or two for RJ. (For the love of God, have some bubbles with names in them appear over the players as they touch the puck!) Edited December 29, 2020 by PASabreFan Quote
Two or less Posted December 30, 2020 Report Posted December 30, 2020 4 hours ago, PASabreFan said: Any news on Rick's situation this season? Assuming that the broadcasters won't travel with the team (maybe not a good assumption), will he do games from home or come to a studio in Buffalo? Or will the Sabres set him up in a studio on his side of the border? Since travel has been Rick's bugaboo for many years, would being able to stay at home, or having to come only to Buffalo, mean he'll do more games? Unless he has some kind of super duper video setup, I feel like this new way of calling games could be trouble for him. See also: Doc Emrick during the playoffs. If done well and smartly, though, this could turn back the clock a decade or two for RJ. (For the love of God, have some bubbles with names in them appear over the players as they touch the puck!) I thought i once read Rick lives in St. Catherines, so i think he's out. Quote
Doohicksie Posted December 30, 2020 Report Posted December 30, 2020 The Texas Rangers broadcasters covered the team without ever leaving Texas. They covered the away games via commenting to live video feed of the games. I think there have been a few instances of this with the Sabres when weather prevented broadcasters from getting to the rink. I think it's entirely possible for RJ to call the Sabres from his den. 1 Quote
Zamboni Posted December 30, 2020 Report Posted December 30, 2020 Agree. He’ll call them from home most likely. Safe place to do it. They will set him up with everything he needs… And he might even have a tech/tv/broadcast person to assist him during the games. 1 Quote
Eleven Posted December 30, 2020 Report Posted December 30, 2020 Ted Darling called a Habs-Sabres game without leaving his house in the 1970s. RJ will be fine. 1 Quote
Stoner Posted December 30, 2020 Author Report Posted December 30, 2020 33 minutes ago, Eleven said: Ted Darling called a Habs-Sabres game without leaving his house in the 1970s. RJ will be fine. Not sure how Doc Emrick worked the playoffs, but he was running at about 65% Doc. Rick's going to need a lot of help. If he's in his living room with his own TV, it's going to be a tough haul. Maybe the director will finally let us see faceoffs? Quote
sabills Posted December 30, 2020 Report Posted December 30, 2020 yeah, I know on the Bills broadcast Sal has been doing his bit from home, and I'm pretty sure John Murphy is doing the same. I'm sure they can get him a setup. Quote
Brawndo Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 Maybe he will call some games this season 1 1 Quote
Taro T Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 12 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Maybe he will call some games this season Cool. How'd he get over the border? Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 On 12/30/2020 at 10:56 AM, sabills said: yeah, I know on the Bills broadcast Sal has been doing his bit from home, and I'm pretty sure John Murphy is doing the same. I'm sure they can get him a setup. Not from home. From the press box at Bills Stadium. They call road games that way. But if Rick has enough bandwidth at his home in Fort Erie they could set him up there. 1 minute ago, Taro T said: Cool. How'd he get over the border? He's Rick Jennerette, b***h! 3 Quote
Eleven Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 45 minutes ago, Taro T said: Cool. How'd he get over the border? Same way the players did. Quote
SwampD Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 48 minutes ago, Taro T said: Cool. How'd he get over the border? Isn’t it going into Canada that is the problem? Quote
erickompositör72 Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 RJ can't be the only person who commutes over the border. They have to have some exemption for that, right? Quote
Taro T Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Eleven said: Same way the players did. Seriously, is he staying on this side of the border for the full season or is he going into 14 day quarantine today presuming he heads back home after practice? Most recent articles found from a quick internet search stated that Canada still had a 14 day quarantine for people (citizens or not) upon entry into Canada. Has that changed recently? Quote
Eleven Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Taro T said: Seriously, is he staying on this side of the border for the full season or is he going into 14 day quarantine today presuming he heads back home after practice? Most recent articles found from a quick internet search stated that Canada still had a 14 day quarantine for people (citizens or not) upon entry into Canada. Has that changed recently? Sorry--I was being serious. Maybe if he wants to return to Canada, he has to quarantine for 14 days--but maybe not. I know Canadians who work here and live there, and they certainly don't quarantine for 14 days each time they return. I'm not sure that RJ has to quarantine here--in fact, the photo strongly suggests otherwise. Edited January 2, 2021 by Eleven 1 Quote
dudacek Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, Taro T said: Seriously, is he staying on this side of the border for the full season or is he going into 14 day quarantine today presuming he heads back home after practice? Most recent articles found from a quick internet search stated that Canada still had a 14 day quarantine for people (citizens or not) upon entry into Canada. Has that changed recently? No. There are essential service exemptions. Not sure if living legend qualifies. 1 Quote
Taro T Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Eleven said: Sorry--I was being serious. Maybe if he wants to return to Canada, he has to quarantine for 14 days--but maybe not. I know Canadians who work here and live there, and they certainly don't quarantine for 14 days each time they return. I'm not sure that RJ has to quarantine here--in fact, the photo strongly suggests otherwise. 1 minute ago, dudacek said: No. There are essential service exemptions. Not sure if living legend qualifies. Danke, gents. Quote
stinky finger Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Brawndo said: Maybe he will call some games this season Stone wash denim - nice. Quote
SwampD Posted January 2, 2021 Report Posted January 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, Leaf Blower said: Stone wash denim - nice. That's not stone wash. That's legit. He had someone make a bunch of masks out of an old Canadian tuxedo that didn't fit him anymore. 1 2 Quote
stinky finger Posted January 3, 2021 Report Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, SwampD said: That's not stone wash. That's legit. He had someone make a bunch of masks out of an old Canadian tuxedo that didn't fit him anymore. Sooooo - I'm right? Quote
Doohicksie Posted January 3, 2021 Report Posted January 3, 2021 4 hours ago, SwampD said: That's not stone wash. That's legit. He had someone make a bunch of masks out of an old Canadian tuxedo that didn't fit him anymore. Canadian tuxedo? Quote
Pimlach Posted January 3, 2021 Report Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Doohickie said: Canadian tuxedo? I first saw Don Cherry as the player/coach for the Rochester Americans in the late 60’s. He was a cruddy player. A career minor leaguer with no NHL stats. As a coach, he was a cry baby that inherited some highly talented Bruins teams and underachieved. Upon his departure with the Bruins, he tried to build a team in Colorado but failed. I still find it amazing that he lasted on HNIC for decades. The bizarre suits and his ignorant rhetoric gave the show a WWF type of vib. Edited January 3, 2021 by Pimlach Quote
Stoner Posted January 3, 2021 Author Report Posted January 3, 2021 Great. Now we're debating US-Canada immigration policy vis a vis Covid. And we're all experts. Can we work in some analytics to make it an even more awesome discussion. ArJéMCOR = Rick's Modified Chance of Re-entry. Am guessing it's c. 75-77% (weekday only). As ink said: HOCKEY!!!!!!!! Quote
Taro T Posted January 3, 2021 Report Posted January 3, 2021 2 hours ago, PASabreFan said: Great. Now we're debating US-Canada immigration policy vis a vis Covid. And we're all experts. Can we work in some analytics to make it an even more awesome discussion. ArJéMCOR = Rick's Modified Chance of Re-entry. Am guessing it's c. 75-77% (weekday only). As ink said: HOCKEY!!!!!!!! THAT's what you take from a couple of questions? Interesting, but on brand. Have a happy new year, PA. 🍺 Quote
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