PASabreFan Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I was a little lukewarm on Dan to start. Natural, I suppose, as he's the guy who was figuratively going to smother Rick with a pillow. I listened intently last night and he called a great game. Is he getting better or am I just coming around? The goal calls are improved, and that was mainly my beef in the past. (But he again had a weird call for a Florida goal where he didn't say "they score.") There's a hint of Ted Darling in his professionalism and restraint and even in the lilt of his voice or how certain words trip off his tongue. Actually what kind of stole my heart was his description of Ullmark's mask save. "Right off the minion!" If Dan incorporates just a bit of Rick's wackiness, we might have something here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I didn't get to hear the call last night, but agree: Dunleavy is pretty darn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Not sure why but I have a hard time picturing his face. I feel like RJ was on the Camera constantly but Dan is a freaking ghost. His goal calls need work but I find his play by play easy to listen to and professional. This won't be popular but I find DD a nice change of pace compared to Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Dans not Rick. No other issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDart Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Not sure why but I have a hard time picturing his face. I feel like RJ was on the Camera constantly but Dan is a freaking ghost. His goal calls need work but I find his play by play easy to listen to and professional. This won't be popular but I find DD a nice change of pace compared to Rick.Having a familiar guy Luke Ray doing the color helps. Rob Ray has really grown into that role, love hearing him and his commentary. Especially when he, and RJ go back and forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd1001 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I like him. He doesn't really stand out in anyway (he certainly isn't as distinctive as RJ, so a lot of people won't like him for that) but I think he is just fine. Sometimes as of late RJ has been 'wearing' on me a bit with too many nicknames and catchphrases. I know a lot of people love that, but I prefer to just hear the game called (with some emotion of course.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Having a familiar guy Luke Ray doing the color helps. Rob Ray has really grown into that role, love hearing him and his commentary. Especially when he, and RJ go back and forth. Rob: I am your father. Sorry, couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I was a little lukewarm on Dan to start. Natural, I suppose, as he's the guy who was figuratively going to smother Rick with a pillow. I listened intently last night and he called a great game. Is he getting better or am I just coming around? The goal calls are improved, and that was mainly my beef in the past. (But he again had a weird call for a Florida goal where he didn't say "they score.") There's a hint of Ted Darling in his professionalism and restraint and even in the lilt of his voice or how certain words trip off his tongue. Actually what kind of stole my heart was his description of Ullmark's mask save. "Right off the minion!" If Dan incorporates just a bit of Rick's wackiness, we might have something here. Now if only Rob "good job" Ray would not talk so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Not a big fan, he's very cookie-cutterish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I like him. Soft spoken, calls the flow well and gets excited when appropriate. He had one of my favorite goal calls last year on a Girgensons goal. I'll see if I can find it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I liked him initially, but I am going the opposite direction. I did not like his call last night. I watch a modest amount of non-Sabres hockey so have some references to compare to. I think the Sabres could do better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 I said last year that all he needed was an actual game to call and he would be good. I watched last night's game again today. Dan is really good. If he ends up as RJ's replacement, I will be really pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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