Carley Johnston sits down with Detroit Red Wings alum and current Bally Sports Detroit broadcaster, Mickey Redmond, in an all-new episode of Coffee with Carley, presented by Tim Hortons!
Mickey Redmond.... An absolute legend. We've been lucky to be able to have him on our broadcast for all of these years. It's hard to imagine the games being as fun without him. I hope we have him on the broadcast for man more years. You're the best Mickey!
the only reason im not worried about who has to eventually replace this man is because Ozzy has already been groomed for that day, thats why ozzy goes on alot of the road trips that Mickey ops out of, its going to be very hard to replace this man but we have a man whos just as insightful in the wings and already on the broadcasts so it wont be as strange when mickey either ops to retire or they decide to have 3 up in the booth. Cheers to you Mickey and cheers to many many more years calling the best team in the league, the Detroit Red Wings.
I wish this had been 10x longer. I suspect Mickey's thoughts run deep on a lot of subjects. I'm super grateful he still loves the game and keeps coming back for another season.
Inaugural season for the Phoenix Coyotes. I had some crappy obstructed view seats for the Red Wings/Coyotes game. To get to my seats I assume I was on the press elevator.... I met him on the elevator along with Darren Pang. I was minding my own business and wearing a Michigan Hockey Sweatshirt and I was with a 6 ft Dutch Blonde from Red Deer Alberta. Panger and Redmond I assume knew what they were doing and went into a commentary to get my attention. I immediately recognized Mickey and popped up from my slouch and leaning over on the rail in the elevator. I was so incredibly thrilled to meet him. I was like a kid in a candy store..... We shook hands and I can tell you. I had just gotten out of the Marines. I was in Shape at a 6 ft 2 in .. I can tell you his hands we're absolutely monsters. His fingers were thick as sausages and strong as hell. Funny thing....I was in such awe...I didn't even realize it was Darren Pang until after I walked out and processed the encounter.
Sitting around talking with Mick is like a Seinfeld episode. You never know where the conversation is going to go, but, it’s always interesting. And typically funny. Glad you stuck around Detroit.
Some of my favorite "Mickeyisms": "This ain't no place for a nervous person", or "Look out, an Alberta Haymaker!" Thanks for all the great memories Mickey! Go Wings!
Watching NHL Center Ice, you will soon realize the Red Wings have the absolute best broadcast of all the teams. There are other good ones, but the Wings are tops.
I dont live in Detroit but have been a fan of the Wings since the early 90s. When he and Ken had that bobblehead come out a few years ago I was upset that you could only get one at the game. Then they said it was so popular that you could get one at the store at LCA and I called all morning and finally got through to buy one. I was so excited and very proud to have it in the collection.
Mickey is a true legend. This should have been much longer. Why drive out there and make it a thing for a video no longer than ten minutes? Also that audio cut at 5:30 made no sense to the context of the question.
The day he retires will break my heart. I’ll be so happy for him but at the same time it will be difficult closing the door on the experience I grew up with. He’s family to all of us despite most of us never meeting. We all grew up with Mickey and it won’t be the same. He certainly deserves all the good that comes his way. His jokes have brought a smile to my face more times than I can count. Detroit loves you Mick!
The Mickey-isms just come out. Like here, when he talks about interviewing Yzerman - "and when we were done - three minutes and a half later" 😄 The Mick! The Best!!
got a nhl package just to root with mickey and not once did i get to enjoy his commentary and got screwed so no more nhl packages for this guy every stinking game was broadcast thru the opposing team and they sucked 🤡💩🤷♂️👎really did miss him and ken since moving down here to Florida yeah i root for the bolts but my passion will always be with the redwings! 🤗👍
