Ken Daneyko had a unique summer. After the Devils season ended, he did get his vacation time, traveling to Greece with his wife Margaret and spending time with his family, but unlike other summers, he found himself back in a broadcast booth.
In searching for the new play-by-play voice for the Devils on MSG Networks after Steve Cangialosi stepped aside after 11 years, Daneyko, Cangi's color commentator for the past eight years played an integral role in the latter stages of the audition process. Dano was prepared for the changes, having known for quite some time before it was made public of Cangialosi's decision. Halfway through last season, it became clear to Mr. Devil that a search would be on during the summer months.
"Change can be difficult, for our passionate fans and for any fans in the National Hockey League. But then all of a sudden when they then heard [Spaulding] everybody said wow, he's got a good voice. I mean, he really does. He's a guy that's going to grow with the team, you know, a young guy and it's refreshing for me, from the standpoint."
Daneyko on Spaulding: "Everything Pointed Towards Bill" | FEATURE
Ken Daneyko revisits the audition process that lead to Bill Spaulding being named the new voice of the Devils on MSG Networks
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