cdubuya Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I didn't really like Botch that much but he grew on me the last few years. Sorry for his friends and family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I've been (rightly IMO) critical of 95% of what he wrote and said but nobody should go that young and that's an awful loss for his family. My condolences. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Crossbar Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Shocked! So very young. Feel really bad for his family. Respect the time and passion he put into the Canucks. RIP Botch. You will be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickly Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 This sucks. Guy was a solid reporter. Most people found him negative and didn’t agree with him most the time but I for one enjoyed his angle on things and will miss his reporting. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBackup Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) F. Say what you want about his writing, it always inspired rigorous debate. He seemed to actually want to see this team be good at least. Edited May 1, 2019 by Bitter Melon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera82 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I was driving in my car when I heard the news and my jaw practically hit the steering wheel. I couldn't believe my ears. I always enjoyed Botch, whether it was his articles, TV appearances, but mostly the Power Hour or other appearances on 1040. I find this news incredibly sad, not just on an entertainment level, but more so on a human level. To pass away so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and at such a relatively young age with a wife and young family left behind; it's tragic. I know many folks on this forum weren't crazy about Jason Botchford, but I was a big fan of his. Rest in peace, Jason. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlinkas wrister Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Love him or hate him, as primarily a Canuck-focused media personality he was (in a way) one of us. Condolences to his family 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alt kilgore Posted May 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Passion, humour, and unrelenting commitment to helping the Canucks to win a Cup. He was, as I heard Paterson say, not a Canucks (management) fan, but more of a Canucks fan fan. Which is why it has always been bizarre to me to read so many here, supposedly made up of fans, that didn’t get him. He constantly was watching and thinking and coming up with ideas, and critiques about what he thought they were not doing they could be. And he traveled with the team, he wasn’t just speaking out of his a**, no matter how much of a smart a** he seemed. And he laid it out tempered with wit and humour. He didn’t care about the niceties or being polite, maybe that was the problem for some. I don’t know. I loved that he didn’t lay off on standing up for his opinions in an argument even against long time broadcasters like Pratt, whom he put in his place better than any other guest host on that show. Of all the sports personalities in this town he was the one that will be missed the most by myself. As someone said, I also think he was misinterpreted as being “negative”. That was the last word I thought of with him. Critical, cynical, honest to a fault is what I think of. Finding a new angle to a story that no one had thought of. And willing to argue his point and not back down. His passion to one day watch the Canucks win a Cup was his driving force. That, as a fan, coincided with my wishes better than with any other reporter. I loved his sticking up for Alex Burrows before anyone else did during the Auger incident. He had the balls to do things like that. And to also hear this morning how he went out of his way to help so many young sports journalists, including Halford and Brough was great to hear, and revealed the kind of character he had behind the voice. He was the fans voice. He spoke (or yelled) what I wanted to yell about the team. RIP Botch . . Edited May 1, 2019 by kilgore 9 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Alflives said: Totally agree. I’m just reading, and hearing this on 650, right now. I’m kind of a bit shaky actually. I never knew the person, but (because of sports) feel as if I do. He was only 48, and leaves his wife and children without a husband and father. This is incredibly sad. Well said Alf. 1 Year older than me. I feel terrible for his family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Featured Comment Popular Post -Vintage Canuck- Posted May 1, 2019 Featured Comment Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2019 If you are not a subscribed member of The Athletic, they have permanently unlocked all of Jason Botchford's articles at The Athletic from this past year. You can view it here: https://theathletic.com/author/jason-botchford/ 13 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundernuts Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Super sad news. I always enjoyed reading his articles, and listening to him on 1040. Whether I agreed with his takes or not was irrelevant. He was entertaining. His banter with Ray Ferraro was so fun to listen to. He would often take a lot of heat on these boards, but most of the greats do. RIP Jason Botchford. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergioMomesso Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I actually enjoyed his segments on That's Hockey with Geno Reda. Sad to see such a young man leave this world. Really get's me thinking about my own health and what I need to do to stick around as long as I can. RIP Jason 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 This is sad news. I didn't care for Botch but he was part of the Canuck family. I am sorry for his family's loss. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beni Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 In shock, I am saddened by the news if his passing. You just never know when your time is up. As a father of young children this hits home. I actually enjoyed the content he provided and will miss his perspective going forward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bishopshodan Posted May 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2019 His 3 children are all under the age of 7. One day they may be reading through this thread learning more about their dad, a good person that was taken too soon... Know this.. Your dad was an awesome man, he had qualities that a lot of people can't achieve. He was intelligent , funny and confident. Most of all he had passion for what he loved. I never knew him but I felt like I did. He had that much personality. Be proud of him and try to live your life with that same passion. I am very sorry for your loss. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podz92 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 RIP Botch. My condolences to his family... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmy Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 RIP Botch. Young man with a young family its so sad ans hits close to home. Hug your loved ones. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Even if we at cdc don't always agree with him, this is a loss for the sports community in BC. You never know when it is time. Everyday is gift. Edited May 1, 2019 by Jaimito 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NucksPatsFan Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Why are energy drinks not banned yet? Rest in peace Botch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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