This week Hartford Wolfpack radio play-by-play announcer Bob Crawford joined Rob to talk about the recent play of the Rangers AHL affiliate, and some of their top prospects. Former Sabres defenseman Doug Bodger was also be on the show to talk about his career, particularly his time in Buffalo. Finally, the show closed out with author Brad Kurtzberg live in the studio, who spoke to Rob about his book, Shorthanded: The Untold Story of the Seals, Hockey’s Most Colorful Team. Discussion included some of the ex-Seals players also played on the New York area teams. Brad also reports on the Islanders for Inside Hockey.
Inside Hockey’s Brad Kurtzberg sat in and hosted the show for Rob this week, and didn’t miss a beat speaking first with Matt Sweetwood from NJDevs.com, followed by blogger Stephen Lindsay, aka The Dark Ranger. After the break Brad talked with the host of On The Warpath, Ryan Abshagen from Sabres Insider. Brad then wrapped things up re-airing a previous interview Rob had with former New York Islanders forward Steve Webb.
This week hockey writer Patrick Hoffman joined Rob to talk about the retirement of Brian Leetch’s #2 this past Thursday night at the Garden, and the play of the Rangers so far this season. Brian Koziol from WGR-550 sports radio in Buffalo spoke to Rob about the recent play of the Sabres. Longtime Islanders broadcaster and hockey Hall-of-Famer Jiggs McDonald then spoke to Rob about his broadcasting career, and the current Islanders team. Finally, former New York Ranger Barry Beck surprised the show with a call from Hong Kong, China to talk about some of what he is up to today.
Rob returned to the airwaves after a 2 week absense, and had alot to talk about with all that has gone on with the New York teams so far this year. Tonight’s show kicked off with some Rangers talk with John Dellapina from the NY Daily News, followed by Kevin Pritchard from the popular Buffalo sports fan blog site BfloBlog. Also on the show was John Fischer from the popular Devils fan blog site, In Lou We Trust. Finally, co-host of the NY Hockey Report and author of the blog A View From Section 317’s Gary Harding joined Rob live in the studio to talk some Islanders hockey.
This week Rangers fan and blogger Margaret Hurley, from My Blueshirt Heaven, joined Rob live on the air from Madison Square Garden’s section 409, and gave a report on the Rangers-Senators game that was going on during the show. How does a Devils fan end up living in Calgary? Rob found out when Calgary native and Devils fan Peter Hadweh spoke with Rob live from the Devils-Flames game at the Saddledome in Calgary. Hockey writer James Mirtle also came on the show to discuss his blog, some of his recent posts, and the New York teams. Former New York Islander Steve Webb was also on the show to talk about his Islanders career, and how the team is doing today. Finally, NY Hockey Talk regular Jeremy Noeson from WGG-550 in Bufffalo closed out the show talking some Sabres hockey.
After taking last Sunday evening off, Rob made his return to the airwaves. Guests on the show included Kevin Pritchard from the popular BfloBlog.com, to talk some Sabres hockey with Rob. Former New York Ranger Pierre Larouche spoke to Rob about his career, his time in New York, what he is doing today, and a little about today’s Rangers. Finally former New York Islander Bryan Trottier was on the show, as he talked a little about Coach Al Arbour, as well as giving some of his thoughts on the current Islanders team.
New York Islanders Vice President of Communications Josh Bernstein was on the program, and talked about the innovation of Islanders TV. Current New Jersey Devil and former New York Islander Arron Asham was also on the show, in addition to Jeremy Noeson of WGR-550 Sports Radio in Buffalo, who talked some Sabres hockey with Rob. Finally, retired NHL center-man and former NY Ranger Carey Wilson was on the show live from Winnipeg, Manitoba and talked about his career, his time with the New York Rangers, and his hockey school.
NY Hockey Talk host Rob Kowal talks with legendary Buffalo Sabres announcer Rick Jeaneret.
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This Sunday, longtime Buffalo Sabres television play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret will be a guest on the show. New Jersey Devils fan and administrator of the popular Devils message board NJDevs.com, Matt Sweetwood will also be on the program. Joining Rob live in the studio this week, will be New York Rangers fan and blogger Mike Savino, otherwise known as The Ranger Pundit.
This week’s show featured a preview of the New Jersey Devils and the Buffalo Sabres. Rich Chere from the Newark Star Ledger kicked of the show talking about the Devils, followed by Patricia Greuter from the popular Devils blog site 2-Man Advantage. In the second half of the show, Rob was joined by Scott Sarama, administrator of the popular Sabres fan webite SabreSpace.com, followed by Jeremy Noeson of WGR-550 Sports Radio in Buffalo.
