GDT#42 Flyers @ Capitals 7:30pm Tue Jan 8, 2019 NBCSWA, NBCSN, TVAS

[richkrt99]

Carlin definitely wears eye liner,




lame

I just rewatched the game...awake and sober and you are correct sir. I can’t believe I never noticed. How I the world has Alan May never punched his lights out.
They’ve got May doing his pasted smile again. Probably biting his tongue just wanting to pound the marshmallow he’s forced to stand next to.

[richkrt99]

Carlin definitely wears eye liner,




lame

I can’t NOT see it now. Too funny. It is so obvious.

[PUCKNRUSH]

I just rewatched the game...awake and sober and you are correct sir. I can’t believe I never noticed. How I the world has Alan May never punched his lights out.
They’ve got May doing his pasted smile again. Probably biting his tongue just wanting to pound the marshmallow he’s forced to stand next to.

Totally agree on the Alan May “pasted smile”, Rich!



Have always respected Alan May as a player, and as a commentator.
That forced smile/grin thing he does, when Carlin is talking, or actually, whenever May is on camera, but not commenting, is SO UNNATURAL looking for HIM!


I first noticed it around the 15 game mark or so, this year! It’s so NOT him, that it’s obvious one of the media producers, or an equivalent entertainment higher up in production, sat him down, and either strongly suggested it for his broadcast career improvement, OR they got tough on him about it!


It’s looks like it has literally been practiced, over and over, before allowing it on air!
Hard to believe that Alan May simply “decided” to start doing it out of the blue! His raw edge is what dwells in him instinctually!


I’m worried he will eventually become all “Hollywood”, on us, over time! It might just be my imagination at this point, due to the fake smile issue, but I’m hearing some softer, less icy, more corporate, type stuff, getting subtly inserted into his commentary at times!
GOD, I HOPE IM WRONG!!


Rush

[PUCKNRUSH]

I really don't like Jaskin sitting - I think he is getting a raw deal. If DSP hadn't scored a few key goals in the run last year, I think everybody would be calling for him to sit - he is slow, has hands of stone and is a poor passer.  Time to move on.


While I am at it. Stephenson better start stepping it up.  For a buy that has great skills, other than playing a decent defensive game, he is not coming close to his potential.  I know, I know - his role is defensive, blah, blah, blah - but if he had half the desire Vrana had, he could be a star.

Well said Beags!!👍

[DC_1908]

I really don't like Jaskin sitting - I think he is getting a raw deal. If DSP hadn't scored a few key goals in the run last year, I think everybody would be calling for him to sit - he is slow, has hands of stone and is a poor passer.  Time to move on.


While I am at it. Stephenson better start stepping it up.  For a buy that has great skills, other than playing a decent defensive game, he is not coming close to his potential.  I know, I know - his role is defensive, blah, blah, blah - but if he had half the desire Vrana had, he could be a star.

There’s starting to be enough data that neither Stevenson, Jaskins or DSP are a for Reirdons system and/or Reidon.

[Mickstix]

I’m worried he will eventually become all “Hollywood”, on us, over time! It might just be my imagination at this point, due to the fake smile issue, but I’m hearing some softer, less icy, more corporate, type stuff, getting subtly inserted into his commentary at times!
GOD, I HOPE IM WRONG!!

Rush

That fat steady paycheck will soften ya right up! lol

[PUCKNRUSH]

That fat steady paycheck will soften ya right up! lol

I know, right!! LOL!


It’s just more sad to see it happen to guys with Mays demeanor, as opposed to someone like Locker! It just fuels the fire inside all of us old cynics!!😂🤣😂


Rush

[ArJunaZ]

I love all the posts on this page.  You guys have nailed the essence of what appears to be going on behind the scenes to me as well. I cringe every time Alan May stops talking and that little light in his head says, "SMILE if you want this job".

I have also noticed him lightening up on the well deserved harsh commentary, although he still rips loose at times and when he does I LOVE IT!

Early on in their relationship you could clearly see he wanted to rip Carlin's head off quite often. Again, someone probably talked to him and he is less obvious than he used to be, but the eyes still tell it all. Alan May is the best person/personality they have next to Joe B. it would be very unfortunate for all if he did not stick around.

[richkrt99]

Yes, the smile is a little weird.  Almost makes him look evil...like it's just a mask to cover what he's contemplating in his head. 


I giggled last night...(re-watching the Flyers game).  The real Alan May broke out...Locker was complaining he didn't think the DSP "fight" deserved 5 minutes, etc
May chimes in:  "Well that's what passes for a fight these days Locker".  Probably a little more honesty than the producers really wanted, but funny.


I can't stand watching Carlin now with the freaking eyeliner.  It's just ridiculous.  I like to ask May what he thinks about it.


One of you twitter folk ought to send May a tweet and ask him about it 


Go Caps.

[alta]

Yes, the smile is a little weird.  Almost makes him look evil...like it's just a mask to cover what he's contemplating in his head. 


I giggled last night...(re-watching the Flyers game).  The real Alan May broke out...Locker was complaining he didn't think the DSP "fight" deserved 5 minutes, etc
May chimes in:  "Well that's what passes for a fight these days Locker".  Probably a little more honesty than the producers really wanted, but funny.


I can't stand watching Carlin now with the freaking eyeliner.  It's just ridiculous.  I like to ask May what he thinks about it.


One of you twitter folk ought to send May a tweet and ask him about it 


Go Caps.

the eyeliner has always been there, I finally got a good look of it on the tv to confirm