Rangers Receives Boost As Sam Rosen Makes Crucial Announcement
It’s fantastic news to hear that Sam Rosen will be back on the mic for Games 5 and 6 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals! Multiple reporters noted his presence at the team’s practice, and NHL.com’s Dan Rosen confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that the 76-year-old Rosen was in good spirits and excited to return to Madison Square Garden for a pivotal series tied at two games apiece.
Rosen had been absent for the first four games of the Rangers-Florida Panthers series, with ESPN New York’s Don La Greca stepping in to cover the call for ESPN NY 98.7. La Greca, who also serves as the backup radio play-by-play announcer for the Rangers, had mentioned last week that Rosen had been dealing with spells of dizziness, leading to his hospitalization.
Sam Rosen (no relation) is back on the Rangers' radio call tonight. He's standing next to me right now at the Rangers' morning skate. He's doing well, in great spirits, thrilled to be back in the rink. Great to have him back.
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) May 30, 2024
“I’m also doing Games 2, 3, and 4 of the series, filling in for Sam Rosen,” La Greca said. “Sam is OK, but I know there’s a lot of people wondering what’s going on with Sam. He was suffering some dizziness. He had to go to the hospital. He got a clean bill of health. He’s OK. All is fine, but he did have a little bit of an issue.”
La Greca had not previously disclosed whether he would be calling Games 5 or 6 due to insufficient information about Rosen’s health at the time. It was also uncertain if either game would be necessary after the Panthers took a 1-0 lead in the series.
However, with more clarity on both fronts, it’s reassuring to see Sam Rosen back in the booth sooner rather than later. His return will undoubtedly be welcomed by Rangers fans as the team continues its playoff run.