Earlier today, the regional sports network for the San Jose Sharks, tweeted that a special guest will be joining the pregame broadcast for the game against the Vegas Golden Knights on February 1st. Due to Covid protocols in Santa Clara County, what would be the first home game for the Sharks this season will be played in Arizona.
https://twitter.com/NBCSSharks/status/1354956949104840713?s=20
Remenda began his time with the Sharks as an assistant coach from 1991 through 1995. After calling radio broadcasts for the Sharks with Drew Rusanowsky, Remenda moved to the TV side in 1999. In 2006, Remenda parted ways with the Sharks to move to Hockey Night In Canada but would return to team teal the following season.
Following the 2013-2014 season, it was announced the Sharks would not be renewing Drew’s contract to continue as an analyst for San Jose. You can hear Drew’s take on what happened in the video below, starting at 3:43.
Remenda would go on to work games for the Edmonton Oilers for the following seasons, doing both color work for game broadcasts and as an intermission analyst. Earlier this month, it was reported that the Oilers declined to renew Remenda’s contract.
In a chat with Remenda less than 2 weeks ago, we talked with Remenda the possibility of returning to San Jose. Starts at 10:29.
Will we see Remenda join Brodie Brazil and Curtis Brown for the pre/post game shows? Well, we will for at least one broadcast. Could this lead to more appearances or his eventual return to the Sharks broadcast booth alongside Randy Hahn? Who knows, but it wouldn’t be the first time the longtime fan favorite came back for another round.
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Osman D Cubillo
January 29, 2021 at 12:40 pm
Bring him back
Blake Norquist
January 29, 2021 at 10:44 pm
Look sharks hockey isn’t what it used to be,and that’s fine. No team ever wins the cups every year. In a down spot of not being a perennial favorite you can do right by the fans by having Drew alongside Randy!
Steve D
January 29, 2021 at 11:10 pm
Bring back Drew! Missed having him on the broadcast.
Shaksfan03
January 30, 2021 at 8:37 pm
THIS IS THE BEST!!! We all love Drew and he needs to be back permanently. He has guven decades of his life to the Sharks organization and deserves to be here.
Zach
January 31, 2021 at 8:09 pm
You mean Dan Rusanowsky, no Drew.
Karen
February 5, 2021 at 6:46 pm
Drew is the best!!! He and Randy were awesome together and made watching the games even better. I really hope Drew returns!! Great to see him tonight!!
William Tatum
February 6, 2021 at 10:57 pm
Drew provides a unique and entertaining insight to the game . BRING HIM BACK, PLEASE !!!!!
Alex
March 1, 2021 at 9:21 pm
Drewwwww doggg bring him back full time!