When Dave Strader passed away yesterday, we didn’t lose just another announcer; we lost a beloved member of the hockey community. All it takes is a quick peek at twitter to see how many people are in mourning to know what kind of impact Dave had.
But while most will remember him for his fantastic broadcasting talent, he will be remembered by many as a great person first and foremost.
"His legacy as a person will be greater than that as a broadcaster, if that's possible," [Former broadcasting partner Darren] Pang said. "When we were at ESPN, the schedule would come out and I tell you that when any of us saw 'Strader' on your game, you knew it was going to be a well prepared game, a fun game, a stress-free game.