Phil Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Al Trautwig is taking a personal leave of absence from MSG Networks, The Post has learned. Trautwig, 63, is expected to return to his Knicks and Rangers hosting duties at some point during the regular season, though an exact date is undetermined. It is unknown what issue Trautwig is dealing with at this time. MSG Network confirmed the leave, but did not specify the reason. ?I?m going to be taking some personal time off, and look forward to returning to what I love most ? bringing NY fans the coverage they crave on MSG Networks,? Trautwig said in a statement. Last Wednesday, Trautwig did not look well during his time on air. It was noticed by viewers and the network?s personnel. MSG executives huddled with Trautwig to determine the best course of action. While the Rangers do have exhibition games this week, there are no pre- and post-game shows. John Giannone will handle the intermission duties. It is undetermined how MSG Network will fill Trautwig?s role during the regular season, but Bill Pidto ? who already does Knicks and Rangers ? figures to be even more in the mix. https://nypost.com/2019/09/23/al-trautwig-takes-abrupt-leave-of-absence-from-msg/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 no Pidto please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrangers Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 man he looked terrible, hoping it's something that can be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Sucks, hope he?s okay. On the bright side Pidto has grown on me. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I think this is a smart move. I didn't personally see him on air, but if it's as bad as everyone said it was then some time off is probably a good decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Wow. That sucks. Rest up Al. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillyb Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Hope he's alright and happy this decision was made; he didn't look good at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 That sure looked like a stroke and or onset of Parkinson. Hopefully he's alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rranger Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I like Al he will be missed. Good health Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Hope to see him back healthy, soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 Does anyone have video or even a photo or two from the game? I never saw it live. I'm curious to see just how bad he actually looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Seems like he was a bit bent over and listing to starboard. Get well Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Does anyone have video or even a photo or two from the game? I never saw it live. I'm curious to see just how bad he actually looked. Phil, he seemed very shaky, and even his teeth looked bad. His speech was a little fucked up too. Anyone that's seen Al over the years as much as we have, caught on pretty much right away that something is up health wise with him. I hope everything is ok with the guy...I always got a kick out of Al, and he was always a cool dude to see around MSG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 is there a video? I couldn't find anything on youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Jimmy Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Hope he has a quick recovery. He was in bad shape a few nights back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Does anyone have video or even a photo or two from the game? I never saw it live. I'm curious to see just how bad he actually looked. He honestly looks like a senile grandpa. He had brown teeth, was very shaky and looked like a lost senior citizen. He looks like he aged by 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrangers Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 his teeth have been a disaster for years. We walked in at the same time two years ago and they scared the shit out of my daughter when he said hi and smiled. Whatever was going on the other night was downright scary and sad to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_IV Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 If you want to see a little of it, if you have Center Ice, watch the replay of last Wednesday?s Devils game and FF to the end of the 1st period where he updates them on what?s coming up. It really does look like he either had a small stroke or was just drunk. Not good. I hope he gets well soon. Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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