It's a real shame. When ESPN originally covered hockey, it was on SportsCenter all the time, there was NHL2Night, and ESPN2 even broadcast Pro Beach Hockey from California. All they want to talk about is the NBA and NFL. Stephen A barely knows baseball.
Love that they got PK out. Fun fact Jayson Tatum and Matt Tkachuk (Panthers) went to the same high school at the same time and may be National champions the same year. That being said..Go Oilers!
I was thinking the same thing I wish they would have brought him back for the playoffs he's definitely missed with NHL playoffs being as good as they have been
Yeah, they will literally die for each other. They keep playing through broken bones, torn muscles, broken teeth and they'll fight you too! You ain't going nowhere in an ice cage with knife shoes!
down 0-3 and coming back to win in a FINAL championship series has never been done in baseball history ...only in the ALCS NOT in the world series final , and it has never been done ever in basketballl. This is truly HISTORIC if the Oilers win
With a coach that got fired throughout the season because they kept losing. Then the GM gets McDavid's coach when he was in high school or something and they end up winning the cup with a reverse sweep in the finals? That would of been insane!! After the losing stint, if they lost 3 in a row, they would win like 7+ and also reaching double digits. We couldn't count out the McOilers but it was looking rather bleak for them a week ago.
The thing that First Take needs to understand, is that devoting more segments to the sports outside of football and basketball, will bring more eyes to those sports and it expands your demographic. Im not a hockey fan, but them talking about this game 7 has me intrigued
Stephen A. Smith knows nothing about hockey. When First Take compared the 2012-13 Heats' winning streak to the 2012-13 Blackhawks' point streak, Stephen A claimed that Chicago's streak was less impressive because it included ties (there have not been ties in the NHL since before the '03-'04 lockout). He knows absolutely nothing. The only player that he could name on either team before the Stanley Cup Finals started was probably Connor McDavid.
NHL gave ESPN a contract for hockey fans to watch games. That was the worst decision I’ve ever seen the NHL made. No pregame or postgame before puck drop. Basketball gets NBA countdown. Baseball has their full coverage. And all we get is a few minutes with PK and mark Messier before puck drop.also we have to pay money for ESPN +. They are a complete joke.
@@jagr06 I call those communist points. Id prefer a 3-0 pts in regulation and 2-1in OT. It would make the standings a bit more dynamic than using OTL / ROW for tie breaks in playoff births.
I was glad to hear PK say he wouldn't put CM ahead of Gretsky, because I could swear I heard him say something about him being the greatest this weekend on the radio... 😀
Love to see how Shannon is showing a lot of interest and energy when discussing hockey. He acknowledges his lack of insight but from a sporting perspective, he can show enthusiasm and respect the talent. He's in a much better place because if he were on with Skip, he'd be forced to discuss the Cowboys or another redundant LeBron vs Jordan debate.
It really took them game 7 of the finals, and the possibility of something happening for the first time in 10 years in all of pro sports, to cover the NHL
On paper Florida may be the best defensive team but in this series the Oilers as a team have played much better D, sorry P.K. Oilers have the confidence and the team work mentality to take this game 7.
@@kevinvega1572oilers! They have the momentum, Florida hasn’t adapted well especially shown last game. I expect Zach to lead the charge and Draisaitl to follow suit, Connor is gonna be Connor.
Shannon making the move to espn has been great for his career. He is talking about hockey now and doesnt have to b forced to talk about the lakers, Lebron, or the cowboys. I mean yea shannon doesn’t no hockey but he tries and i see him at least trying
Just an hour before Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Meditating and sending positive vibes to the Oilers and Commissioner Bettman, hoping he finally joins the Oilers bandwagon.
For our NFL friends here if the Oilers pull off a win tonight, this would be the NHL's 28-3 that's how legendary this game might be. Only one team in the entire existence of the NHL has ever done this and won, and that was in 1942 while North America was busy fighting Hitler.
As a huge hockey fan I don’t care what SAS says about hockey last video I seen of him talking about hockey he said the only thing he knew about hockey is that the puck is black…
@@desireerdawson933 because people are lazy not to watch the sport like you. It is sport that is growing and ESPN is the reason why you people can’t give hockey a chance.
@@frostedflakes6307 yeah if they don’t like this sport that’s fine but if somebody is saying hockey is a boring sport and is not popular that’s on ESPN for not giving a larger audience about Hockey because it’s the channel where everyone goes to for sports and hockey only gets minutes then they get all the attention to basketball and football and baseball. they give so much time and effort to those sports and because they’re giving more time they get more viewers more time to watch their sport than Hockey.
@@steven.events Canada doesn't have the same race issues that Americans have. In Canada, black kids play hockey same as non-black kids. There are several black hockey media personalities... in both official languages. Again, yawn.
@@humankirk9196 where are Weekes, Carter, and Subban now? My cousins were the first black kids to play in Park Ex. There is Hockey Night in Punjabi. I'll give you that.
I've been following The NHL since I was 12 Years Old and I think I can count on 1 Hand The Number of Times I have seen ESPN First Take talk about The NHL even though NHL Games have been on The ESPN Family of Networks, ESPN+ and ABC all season, Just saying.
Stephan A at the end when no one was thinking he could when all of america had doubts in the very last seconds as the clock tics down he made it about race LETS GOOOOOO we all knew you could.... the goat ya
'Bout time ESPN's flagship shows actually discuss hockey. It's not like the network has invested a bunch of money on a new broadcasting deal. Oh..... wait.....
While I generally loathe the "cult" of diversity, I have to admit that I love seeing three black men weigh in on a sport that, in my childhood, was almost exclusively white. Then Grant Fuhr, goalie of the Edmonton oilers and Vezina trophy winner, became the first high profile black man to play and excel in the sport. Since then there have been others. It's nice to see Hockey having gained a following and interest of black fans.
Question: Hypothetically, Do you think Serena and Venus Williams in their physical/athletic primes could have success playing high school football? Do they have the athleticism for it? Why or why not?
All these whiny internet karens crying bout stephen A talking hockey, HE starts out saying "I DONT KNOW HOCKEY" . Yall just need a reason to cry everyday. Internet was not built for your kind
I was just waiting for Steven A and Shannon to make a statement that was racial or highlighted race. These ESPN puppets never fail with the race baiting.
i gotta applaud shannon and stephen A for putting on a great showcase to make it seem like they even know a PINCH of hockey 💀
Gotta try
It only took until game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals to finally get some coverage 😂
It's a real shame. When ESPN originally covered hockey, it was on SportsCenter all the time, there was NHL2Night, and ESPN2 even broadcast Pro Beach Hockey from California. All they want to talk about is the NBA and NFL. Stephen A barely knows baseball.
Because Hockey doesn't sell like the other sports. Maybe if Hockey was more inclusive to diversity they would have more viewerships.
No one in Florida even cares about hockey. Why should they cover it?
They need the ratings for tonight.
PK is great. But I miss the Barry Melrose coverage bits. Him and Levy talking hockey was one of my favorite Sportscenter bits
😂😂😂 "3 black dudes talking hockey!" (Stephen A. Smith) Right on bro. true that! 🙌
on NATIONAL TELEVISION
Only in America 😂!
shows how little SaS knows about Hockey to make that statement.
@@brettt141to be fair most people don’t know about hockey except a few white folks
Decades ago they was a black hockey player before our time.
We got First Take covering hockey before GTA VI
I know shocking huh lol
😂😂😂
Gta 6 going to break records, cause chaos
Nothing like a Game 7 in any sport is a must watch
Especially hockey... !! So exciting and fast paced!
❤ it’s gonna be a good one tonight
Love that they got PK out. Fun fact Jayson Tatum and Matt Tkachuk (Panthers) went to the same high school at the same time and may be National champions the same year. That being said..Go Oilers!
That is a hilarious picture.
Barry Melrose is somewhere smiling
I was thinking the same thing I wish they would have brought him back for the playoffs he's definitely missed with NHL playoffs being as good as they have been
He passed away 😢? Ohh 😯
@@JodyBreeze-jb9igHes alive. He’s living with Parkinson’s and had to leave ESPN 9 Months ago. 😢
lol 😆 right
who
Shannon talking about hockey 😂😂
Immaculate cap
As a black man im starting to like hockey more and more they play with the most passion and heart of all the major sports
Yeah, they will literally die for each other. They keep playing through broken bones, torn muscles, broken teeth and they'll fight you too! You ain't going nowhere in an ice cage with knife shoes!
Never thought I'd see SAS and Shannon discussing my favorite team like this 😂😂😂
Bruh they don’t be knowing hockey 😂😂😂
shameful
No one does. Experts either.
They only have to talk about it one day a year at most. Of course they don't
@@justinblois6653that’s false being as it’s a huge international sport
You don't have to know hockey to appreciate the game.
down 0-3 and coming back to win in a FINAL championship series has never been done in baseball history ...only in the ALCS NOT in the world series final , and it has never been done ever in basketballl. This is truly HISTORIC if the Oilers win
Fact! 😁❤️🇨🇦🏒
With a coach that got fired throughout the season because they kept losing. Then the GM gets McDavid's coach when he was in high school or something and they end up winning the cup with a reverse sweep in the finals? That would of been insane!! After the losing stint, if they lost 3 in a row, they would win like 7+ and also reaching double digits. We couldn't count out the McOilers but it was looking rather bleak for them a week ago.
First take talking hockey? Is this a sign of the apocalypse?!
Nah, it's just a sign of Game 7 😁
“We gon do that hockey” 😂
I’m so glad I didn’t swipe off ts was hilarious
“The only thing I know about Hockey is that the puck is black.” - Stephen A
About time first take talks hockey its the coolest sport on earth 🏒
You are absolutely right it beats any other sport.
The thing that First Take needs to understand, is that devoting more segments to the sports outside of football and basketball, will bring more eyes to those sports and it expands your demographic. Im not a hockey fan, but them talking about this game 7 has me intrigued
That’s what Monica McNutt meant about his wnba coverage
Nah I still don’t care😂
@@nickpillow5692 that’s totally different. Not quite true
Stephen A. Smith knows nothing about hockey. When First Take compared the 2012-13 Heats' winning streak to the 2012-13 Blackhawks' point streak, Stephen A claimed that Chicago's streak was less impressive because it included ties (there have not been ties in the NHL since before the '03-'04 lockout). He knows absolutely nothing. The only player that he could name on either team before the Stanley Cup Finals started was probably Connor McDavid.
How do you know that?
to be fair, ties may not exist in the traditional sense but everyone does get a point going into overtime so we may as well call them ties.
NHL gave ESPN a contract for hockey fans to watch games. That was the worst decision I’ve ever seen the NHL made. No pregame or postgame before puck drop. Basketball gets NBA countdown. Baseball has their full coverage. And all we get is a few minutes with PK and mark Messier before puck drop.also we have to pay money for ESPN +. They are a complete joke.
Oh yeah I remember Barry Melrose roasted him for that! 😂
@@jagr06 I call those communist points. Id prefer a 3-0 pts in regulation and 2-1in OT. It would make the standings a bit more dynamic than using OTL / ROW for tie breaks in playoff births.
Hockey is so good to watch
I was glad to hear PK say he wouldn't put CM ahead of Gretsky, because I could swear I heard him say something about him being the greatest this weekend on the radio... 😀
Stephen A. "Three black dudes talkin hockey! Love it! 😂
Hockey playoffs are more exciting than the basketball in 2024
Love to see how Shannon is showing a lot of interest and energy when discussing hockey. He acknowledges his lack of insight but from a sporting perspective, he can show enthusiasm and respect the talent. He's in a much better place because if he were on with Skip, he'd be forced to discuss the Cowboys or another redundant LeBron vs Jordan debate.
It's 3-3, and the panthers are coming home. I like the Panthers' odds of winning game 7
The comeback from 3-0 is absolutely astonishing 💪🏿⚡😤
ESPN Hockey theme slaps
Can’t wait for the game tonight
why ?
Lmaooooo we got Stephan A Smith talking Hockey before GTA 6 💀
It really took them game 7 of the finals, and the possibility of something happening for the first time in 10 years in all of pro sports, to cover the NHL
Molly's favorite city is Florida? Okay...? 🙄
On paper Florida may be the best defensive team but in this series the Oilers as a team have played much better D, sorry P.K. Oilers have the confidence and the team work mentality to take this game 7.
This series is crazy can Florida get they're first or can the grestest player of this generation get his first 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Florida won it last year ?
@@kevinvega1572 they didnt, lost in finals to vegas golden knights 4-1 series
@@streamerundreamablehighlig2337 dammm
So who you got tonight !?
@@kevinvega1572oilers! They have the momentum, Florida hasn’t adapted well especially shown last game. I expect Zach to lead the charge and Draisaitl to follow suit, Connor is gonna be Connor.
@@nickpillow5692 okay bet !!! Let’s go oilers !! $&
PK Subban did a great job explaining this movement and hyping this game
Shannon making the move to espn has been great for his career. He is talking about hockey now and doesnt have to b forced to talk about the lakers, Lebron, or the cowboys. I mean yea shannon doesn’t no hockey but he tries and i see him at least trying
I'm not a hockey fan at all but living in Florida I'm definitely forsure rooting for the Panthers keep that championship tradition alive 🙏
appreciate the hockey coverage
we got Shannon and Stephen A talking hockey before GTA 6
Why does everything need to be about race with SAS? It’s disgusting
First Take Hockey Talk 💙
I love that these guys can appreciate Connor McDavid🙏
Who says first take doesn't cover the NHL? 😅
Once every 10 years lol
Just an hour before Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Meditating and sending positive vibes to the Oilers and Commissioner Bettman, hoping he finally joins the Oilers bandwagon.
For our NFL friends here if the Oilers pull off a win tonight, this would be the NHL's 28-3 that's how legendary this game might be. Only one team in the entire existence of the NHL has ever done this and won, and that was in 1942 while North America was busy fighting Hitler.
Stephen A is hilarious 😂😂
I haven't watched even a little bit of hockey in 15 years. Definitely tuning in tonight 💪🏽
So... how was it?
Now they wanna act like they know hockey lol. That’s the producers in the ears and the producers notes they reading rn. 😂
Gretzky-Lemieux-Orr-Howe-Crosby-McDavid
As a huge hockey fan I don’t care what SAS says about hockey last video I seen of him talking about hockey he said the only thing he knew about hockey is that the puck is black…
Y'all sleeping on hockey. Love the coverage. Keep it up
The fact that now they talk about hockey because it’s game 7 on first take. It just proves ESPN has been a disgrace when it comes to hockey.
Hockey is not as popular as the other sports
@@desireerdawson933 because people are lazy not to watch the sport like you. It is sport that is growing and ESPN is the reason why you people can’t give hockey a chance.
@@Stzu-s2bt55has nothing to to with laziness maybe ppl just don’t like it as much as other sports ( in the states specifically)
@@frostedflakes6307 yeah if they don’t like this sport that’s fine but if somebody is saying hockey is a boring sport and is not popular that’s on ESPN for not giving a larger audience about Hockey because it’s the channel where everyone goes to for sports and hockey only gets minutes then they get all the attention to basketball and football and baseball. they give so much time and effort to those sports and because they’re giving more time they get more viewers more time to watch their sport than Hockey.
@user-wd4zc3py4w insulting the fans an potential viewers isn't a great way to get ppl to watch. Js
It's only now I've watched first take with NHL topic
PK was a perfect addition for this segment
love this content 🥶🥶
Used to love watching P.K when he played for the Belleville Bulls.
They need PK on the show more
Canada it’s coming home 😂😂
They only did this to cover a timeslot😂
They got my attention and that's what's important.
The Oilers have all the momentum rn I fully expect them to complete the comeback
Type the hype. PK going to get a raise.
“Thank you!” “Thank you!” 😹
"Three black dudes talking about Hockey. Only in America!"
Yawn. Been going on in Canada millions of times for decades.
I'm sure it has been. Really wish ESPN didn't have the rights to this.
@@displeasingcovers2089try to get into the media so you can change it
Not on Canadian television unless you count Black History Month. Stephen A knows.
@@steven.events Canada doesn't have the same race issues that Americans have. In Canada, black kids play hockey same as non-black kids. There are several black hockey media personalities... in both official languages. Again, yawn.
@@humankirk9196 where are Weekes, Carter, and Subban now? My cousins were the first black kids to play in Park Ex. There is Hockey Night in Punjabi. I'll give you that.
I domt watch hockey but im here to watch shannon and SAS pretend like they do 😂
I've been following The NHL since I was 12 Years Old and I think I can count on 1 Hand The Number of Times I have seen ESPN First Take talk about The NHL even though NHL Games have been on The ESPN Family of Networks, ESPN+ and ABC all season, Just saying.
Stephan A at the end when no one was thinking he could when all of america had doubts in the very last seconds as the clock tics down he made it about race LETS GOOOOOO we all knew you could.... the goat ya
I think Florida pulls thru
Stephen a at the end is exactly why he’s so famous😂😂😂
My first time watching anything hockey will be tonight
Everyone talks about Canadas Stanley Cup drought but nobody ever brings up the fact that the country of Sweden have NEVER won the Stanley Cup.
‘Three blacks talking hockey. Only in America.’ Truth!
They only push that diversity garbage on us. 🧑🏿🦱s are the enemy
I’m tuning in! When Edmonton scores, they better give that oiler fan tv time! 😏
'Bout time ESPN's flagship shows actually discuss hockey. It's not like the network has invested a bunch of money on a new broadcasting deal. Oh..... wait.....
Thank God for PK > Biz
ESPN finally covering hockey after years of mainly covering basketball and football!
While I generally loathe the "cult" of diversity, I have to admit that I love seeing three black men weigh in on a sport that, in my childhood, was almost exclusively white. Then Grant Fuhr, goalie of the Edmonton oilers and Vezina trophy winner, became the first high profile black man to play and excel in the sport. Since then there have been others. It's nice to see Hockey having gained a following and interest of black fans.
I’m feeling that Chance the Rapper SNL skit here…😅
Even Canadians want to move to Fort Lauderdale Florida
I didn't even know Hockey was going on lol
Oilers 🇨🇦
Shannon, as always, knows his sh*t. A champion knows champions. #GoOilers #WeWantTheCup
Have PK as a regular.
Great take. Go Oilers! Will be a phenomenal game. McDavid and the Oilers look unstoppable right now! Great to have hockey getting more exposure! 🏒
Canada may get their Cup back before the Cowboys make it to an NFC championship game
They should've led with that, at least lol
As long as Jerry Jones is alive, the Cowboys aren't winning anything.
@@nomoreads4777 This
Wooooooooooooooo 🏆🏆😺 Let's Go Panthers
Now Steve gotta get Don CHerry too! Keep PK too. That would be awesome to watch.
sorry it is Stephen! lol
I’d never thought I’d see Stephan A talk hockey. 😂 but I’m glad the sport is getting attention from first take now. Probably now that the NBA is done.
I don’t even watch hockey but I’m tuning in for this. I thought it was over when FLA was up 3-0.
First time back watching anything espn and its hockey lol. I gave up on their basketball commentary years ago.
I'm shocked their talking hockey
LAWD HAVE MOLLY, I mean mercy 😂 😍
Well Oiler fans .. time to clench your cheeks because Panthers are clapping it 👏🏼
I'll be watching the US track and field olympic trials tonight, but good luck to both teams.
Question: Hypothetically, Do you think Serena and Venus Williams in their physical/athletic primes could have success playing high school football? Do they have the athleticism for it? Why or why not?
How many videos are you going to post this on?
The last time ESPN covered the Stanley cup finals I still had dial up internet
Lmao why does PK sound like Pat Macafe??😂
Of course Stephen A always has to bring up race in every segment. 3 black dudes talking about hockey. Unreal
To be fair, i dont think it was to be divisive. Black folks dont really watch hockey a lot (collectively speaking). So it's a big deal.
Shut up!
Love Subban
This is a better finals than that garbage from the mavs.
Game 7…I’m taking the league MVP Connor McDavid 🔥
Wait .........how they have Subban and not Messier? Messier won like 5 cups with Edmonton and works with Subban on the broadcast.
All these whiny internet karens crying bout stephen A talking hockey, HE starts out saying "I DONT KNOW HOCKEY" . Yall just need a reason to cry everyday. Internet was not built for your kind
😂 exactly
Their one segment to hockey per year.
I was just waiting for Steven A and Shannon to make a statement that was racial or highlighted race. These ESPN puppets never fail with the race baiting.