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When looking at this year's induction class, it is the true meaning of what a hall of famer is. From the media, to the builder, and to the players you are looking at the best of the best in each of their field in hockey. Tonight I'm going to take a look at John Davidson, who is one of the most respected minds in the hockey universe.
JD, as the hockey community likes to call him, originally got started in this business as a goaltender for the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers. In fact, he was the first goalie to jump from Major Junior directly to the NHL. But it wasn't until he retired as a player when he became most well known.
He joined MSG network to cover the Rangers as a colour commentator with play-by-play man Sam Rosen. His insight became so prominent that he, along with Devils long time play-by-play man for MSG, Mike "Doc" Emrick (who was inducted in to the hall of fame last year) and also JD's broadcast partner for nationally televised games, are amongst the experts of the hockey world who sit at the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee. As well as working for MSG, he has done some work with other national stations such as CBC, Fox, ABC, ESPN, NBC, and of course Versus/OLN (not to mention working major events like the Olympics and World Cups). But for the people of my generation, you may recognize him as the voice of NHL 97 for your Super Nintendo.
After 20 plus year working in the media, it became apparent that he was too knowledgeable to NOT work on the inside of the NHL. When the St. Louis Blues missed the playoffs for the first time in 25 years, they felt that he was the person to get that organization back on track. Most of the hockey world felt the same and is proving it right now, the Blues are one of the most promising young teams in the NHL and could very well be in the playoffs for 25 more years.
Congrats JD, you deserve it!
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Next weekend at the Hall will have tons of unique things to do.
Friday November 6:
Hours of Operation: 10am-5pm
The 1st 400 guests to the hall will get a poster for the Detriot Red Wings to autograph. (Quick note, once you get your poster/ticket to autograph you must BE at the Hall by 3pm or you may lose your opportunity, only the poster being given out will be autographed)
Saturday November 7:
Hours of Operation: 9:30am-6pm
Phil Pritchard, the curator for the Hall (aka Guy with the White Gloves) will being doing a Tales of the Cup session twice that day. First time he will be joined by Bobby Hull, second time he will be joined by Ted Lindsay. For both sessions, former Maple Leaf Ron Ellis will also speak.
First session is 11am-12:30pm
Second session is from 2:15pm-3:45pm
After each session the people involved are scheduled to sign copies of the book "Tales with Stanley"
Sunday November 8:
Hours of operation: 10am-5pm
The first 500 paid guests will receive an autographed picture of the 5 Inductees (Yzerman, Leetch, Robitaille, Hull, Lamoriello).
Also you could take part of the Fan Forum with the 5 Inductees where you can ask them questions about their career and their path to the Hall of Fame.
The Fan Forum is from 11:30am-12:30pm, as always, seating is a first come first serve basis.
After this you can head on over the the Air Canada Centre where the Legends Game will be taking place. The 5 Inductees will get their HHOF Blazers in a pre-game ceremony and it's a chance to see your favourite players back on the ice.
The game is at 2pm and tickets are still available
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You can email me at adam.kirshenblatt@hockeybuzz.com
JD, as the hockey community likes to call him, originally got started in this business as a goaltender for the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers. In fact, he was the first goalie to jump from Major Junior directly to the NHL. But it wasn't until he retired as a player when he became most well known.
He joined MSG network to cover the Rangers as a colour commentator with play-by-play man Sam Rosen. His insight became so prominent that he, along with Devils long time play-by-play man for MSG, Mike "Doc" Emrick (who was inducted in to the hall of fame last year) and also JD's broadcast partner for nationally televised games, are amongst the experts of the hockey world who sit at the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee. As well as working for MSG, he has done some work with other national stations such as CBC, Fox, ABC, ESPN, NBC, and of course Versus/OLN (not to mention working major events like the Olympics and World Cups). But for the people of my generation, you may recognize him as the voice of NHL 97 for your Super Nintendo.
After 20 plus year working in the media, it became apparent that he was too knowledgeable to NOT work on the inside of the NHL. When the St. Louis Blues missed the playoffs for the first time in 25 years, they felt that he was the person to get that organization back on track. Most of the hockey world felt the same and is proving it right now, the Blues are one of the most promising young teams in the NHL and could very well be in the playoffs for 25 more years.
Congrats JD, you deserve it!
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Next weekend at the Hall will have tons of unique things to do.
Friday November 6:
Hours of Operation: 10am-5pm
The 1st 400 guests to the hall will get a poster for the Detriot Red Wings to autograph. (Quick note, once you get your poster/ticket to autograph you must BE at the Hall by 3pm or you may lose your opportunity, only the poster being given out will be autographed)
Saturday November 7:
Hours of Operation: 9:30am-6pm
Phil Pritchard, the curator for the Hall (aka Guy with the White Gloves) will being doing a Tales of the Cup session twice that day. First time he will be joined by Bobby Hull, second time he will be joined by Ted Lindsay. For both sessions, former Maple Leaf Ron Ellis will also speak.
First session is 11am-12:30pm
Second session is from 2:15pm-3:45pm
After each session the people involved are scheduled to sign copies of the book "Tales with Stanley"
Sunday November 8:
Hours of operation: 10am-5pm
The first 500 paid guests will receive an autographed picture of the 5 Inductees (Yzerman, Leetch, Robitaille, Hull, Lamoriello).
Also you could take part of the Fan Forum with the 5 Inductees where you can ask them questions about their career and their path to the Hall of Fame.
The Fan Forum is from 11:30am-12:30pm, as always, seating is a first come first serve basis.
After this you can head on over the the Air Canada Centre where the Legends Game will be taking place. The 5 Inductees will get their HHOF Blazers in a pre-game ceremony and it's a chance to see your favourite players back on the ice.
The game is at 2pm and tickets are still available
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You can email me at adam.kirshenblatt@hockeybuzz.com
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