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This Week’s News
- Sharing Justin Williams memories sent in by you the readers
- Hurricanes sign trio of forwards to two-way deals
Reading Assignments
- Big news broke yesterday with the announcement that Mike “Doc” Emrick, better know as the voice of the NHL, is retiring. Naturally, he voiced his own video-essay discussing his retirement:
After 3,750+ Professional and Olympic hockey games, 100 different verbs used to describe a pass or shot, and 22 Stanley Cup Finals, the legendary Mike "Doc" Emrick has announced his retirement from broadcasting.
— #ThankYouDoc (@NHLonNBCSports) October 19, 2020
From hockey fans around the world, we say #ThankYouDoc! pic.twitter.com/Pt27Dp63TW
- Plenty of people chimed in to wish Doc a happy retirement/give their thoughts. Here are just a few:
There are as many superlatives to describe Mike “Doc” Emrick as there are words he used to describe the action of a hockey game. Always making time for fans and young broadcasters. A true gentleman, sterling example of how to be a professional and kind human being.#ThankYouDoc https://t.co/gJwSHT0LCM
— Mike Maniscalco (@mikemaniscalco) October 19, 2020
Reminiscing about a Spring Saturday Afternoon in college with several hockey teammates-Doc Emrick calling a game on one TV...Jim Nantz calling on another.We were Digging In with Two Legends.Will never forget a few plane rides sitting next to Doc on our way back to @PureMichigan.
— TrippTracy (@TrippTracy) October 19, 2020
Thank you for your contribution to hockey.
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) October 19, 2020
Thank you for being part of so many amazing memories and moments. #ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/ecmDJPZIRr
Folks...Congrats to broadcasting legend Mike “Doc” Emrick on retirement. He will be missed by everyone...fans, players, coaches etc...I had the pleasure of chatting with him a few time, can’t say enough great things about him. U should be proud of yourself Doc..hell of a career.
— Mike Commodore (@commie22) October 19, 2020
On behalf of all NHL players and NHLPA staff, congratulations Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick on a Hall of Fame career.
— NHLPA (@NHLPA) October 19, 2020
While we will certainly miss hearing you call NHL games, we wish you the best in your well-earned retirement. #ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/Wi0hUfMZAi
Al Michaels calls into the Doc Emrick conference call. "I had the great pleasure of working with John Madden. I think of you as I think of John Madden, as someone who has been as important to the NHL as anybody."
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) October 19, 2020
Says like Madden, Doc brought fans to hockey.
The FINAL goal call of Doc Emrick's incredible career. #ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/Ma2bWnHLuh
— #ThankYouDoc (@NHLonNBCSports) October 19, 2020
- Lastly, a message from the man will likely replace Emrick on NBC:
Gold standard is all!
— John Forslund (@JohnForslund) October 19, 2020
An absolute artist in the booth but his mentorship of so many and his respect for his craft and for the game he covered and loved will always resonate as loudly as his distinct calls!
Thank you Doc, you're the best! https://t.co/1fMYdveJqF
- Here is the actual story to go along with the video put out on Emrick’s retirement. [ESPN]
- Tripp Tracy joined Michael and Mike on Canes Cast to discuss the career of Doc Emrick. [Hurricanes]
- Should you be panicking about your favorite teams off-season decisions so far? [SI]
- Erik Haula has had some interest this summer as a UFA, but finding the right fit has been difficult. [The Athletic $]
- P.K. Subban is known as one of the best NHL players and now he chimes in on social change in hockey, ‘The Last Dance,’ and how he nearly became a Pittsburgh Penguin. [ESPN]
- Before signing his new contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Joe Thornton got advice from Joe Montana. [ESPN]
- Like it or not, the NHL may be forced to use bubbles for next season. [CBC]
- Lastly, with months to go before the next season one might say the Hurricanes got this announcement out fairly Fast:
Jesper's jersey number! pic.twitter.com/hOj9PGxAXV
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) October 19, 2020