John Kelly out

[theograce]

Power play dance like with pure passion in his honor.

That’s how you show respect

[TBone]

Good lord..
https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/blues-fa ... e-coverage

Wow! I hate to hear it.

Although somewhere Ken Wilson is grinning and rubbing his hands together.

[TheJackBurton]

I'll miss Datt, but I assume that just puts her more often on the Cards broadcast then?

If you think about it, they were working year round, so now it will essentially be 6 months for her, 6 months for him.

Anyway, I'm not as upset about this as everyone else appears to be, as I fully remember numerous threads about how awful our announcing was and how much they were homers.

I enjoy Kerber and Vitale, but I definitely agree they can't be doing their radio calls on tv, it's not going to work.

I am excited about more Pronger, and like him or not it is kind of a slap in the face to Rivers unless he requested it.

[Aesa]

I'll miss Datt, but I assume that just puts her more often on the Cards broadcast then?

If you think about it, they were working year round, so now it will essentially be 6 months for her, 6 months for him.

Anyway, I'm not as upset about this as everyone else appears to be, as I fully remember numerous threads about how awful our announcing was and how much they were homers.

I enjoy Kerber and Vitale, but I definitely agree they can't be doing their radio calls on tv, it's not going to work.

I am excited about more Pronger, and like him or not it is kind of a slap in the face to Rivers unless he requested it.

Not so sure about that Jack. The article stated the her 4 year contract expired. I do not recall anything about it being extended by FanDuel for the Cards. But I may be wrong. Really don't know for sure.

[Absolut]

Hate this move. The Kelly name is part of blues history. Very disappointing

[Absolut]

Harry Caray got fired, anyone can get fired. I liked John, he calls the action better than the others but again anyone can get fired. Alexa never responded to my commands but she seemed well prepared for her broadcast responsibilities.

Well, if it comes out Kelly banged a wife of the owners family…

[TheJackBurton]

I'll miss Datt, but I assume that just puts her more often on the Cards broadcast then?

If you think about it, they were working year round, so now it will essentially be 6 months for her, 6 months for him.

Anyway, I'm not as upset about this as everyone else appears to be, as I fully remember numerous threads about how awful our announcing was and how much they were homers.

I enjoy Kerber and Vitale, but I definitely agree they can't be doing their radio calls on tv, it's not going to work.

I am excited about more Pronger, and like him or not it is kind of a slap in the face to Rivers unless he requested it.

Not so sure about that Jack. The article stated the her 4 year contract expired. I do not recall anything about it being extended by FanDuel for the Cards. But I may be wrong. Really don't know for sure.

It did specifically state her blues contract, but could be the cards as well, so I guess we'll find out.

[Aesa]

I'll miss Datt, but I assume that just puts her more often on the Cards broadcast then?

If you think about it, they were working year round, so now it will essentially be 6 months for her, 6 months for him.

Anyway, I'm not as upset about this as everyone else appears to be, as I fully remember numerous threads about how awful our announcing was and how much they were homers.

I enjoy Kerber and Vitale, but I definitely agree they can't be doing their radio calls on tv, it's not going to work.

I am excited about more Pronger, and like him or not it is kind of a slap in the face to Rivers unless he requested it.

Not so sure about that Jack. The article stated the her 4 year contract expired. I do not recall anything about it being extended by FanDuel for the Cards. But I may be wrong. Really don't know for sure.

It did specifically state her blues contract, but could be the cards as well, so I guess we'll find out.

Can't argue with that.

[netboy65]

It will be odd in October, November, but by the first of the year we’ll all have adjusted. I’ve never sweated who the announcers were, I’m there to watch the game

[stanw]

Mid market team having to cut $$$ somewhere in order to spend to the cap on the hockey side.

They need a billionaire to buy a big piece of the team.

Stillman is not a rich guy. He has rich friends, but they dont pay the bills, he does. Gotta get STLFCCity Owner more involved in the money front. She has billions with a B, not tens of Millions like Tom

St Louis City has one of the lowest payrolls in the MLS.

[MiamiLaw]

It will be odd in October, November, but by the first of the year we’ll all have adjusted. I’ve never sweated who the announcers were, I’m there to watch the game

Idk, some are definitely better than others and good ones absolutely add a lot

[mph6689new]

The news is a bit jarring as there were no indications ahead of time.
Things change though. Hopefully the departing is on somewhat decent terms.

From limited times listening to Kerber, I think preseason Kerber is different than regular season.
Not a huge Vitale fan, but that’s not why I tune in.

It will sound different for a while, but eventually we’ll get used to most of it.

[Unfathomable]

If I had to guess it has to do with their streaming plans more then anything. John is pushing 65 may not be the most tech savvy.

I don't mink kerbs but him and Vitale together are no bueno...

[Section315]

Probably a sign of the times. These regional TV deals are going south with all of the cord cutters.

[Russdv14]

Really bad decision. Is JK making that much money or the NHL getting that little income from tv? If strategic, a very poor strategy

[titus]

I personally wasn't too excited about John K. I always felt he was behind the action. I've always liked Kerber, especially with Chase. I really disliked Rivers. I will definitely miss Alexa and I will never understand all the opportunities Strickland gets, he's painful to watch and especially listen to. The fact he will be getting more timeis just depressing. I will never forgive Bernie M. for helping him get established in the St. Louis sports scene.