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Even though we watch the Florida Panthers with measurable indifference a keen eye for detail, we were unaware that radio play-by-play man Randy Moller was in fact the Randy Moller, former defenseman for the Quebec Nordiques, the New York Rangers, the Buffalo Sabres and the Panthers. Which is pretty cool.

Moller and Dan Le Batard, who hosts a sports-talk show on 790 The Ticket, conspired on a little experiment this season: Callers to Le Batard's show would suggest pop culture references for Moller, and he would then use them during his goal-calls for Panthers games. The following video put together by Le Barard's producers shows just how far this experiment has gone, and how hilarious its results have been:

Contrived, you say? Killjoys. For those keeping score at home, and in no particular order, we've got references to "Forrest Gump," "48 Hours," "Anchorman," "Old School," "Wedding Crashers," "Dumb and Dumber," Fozzie Bear, "Rounders," Def Leppard, "Se7en," "Kindergarten Cop" and "The Terminator" among many others.

From Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald last December, the inside scoop on Moller's goal calls:

Moller takes suggestions from listeners during a crossover with Le Batard and Weiner on nights of Panthers games, jots down the best, and uses them at moments he deems appropriate. He saves some that he likes but has no opportunity to use that night. He said hundreds of fans have e-mailed him with suggestions, including some from Western Canada who hear the broadcasts on satellite radio.

"We're having a blast with it," Moller said. "I take the position very seriously, but I don't take myself too seriously. But if we're down 5-0 with two minutes left and score a goal, I'm not going to do something. It doesn't fit the situation."

The Panthers have been supportive -- team president Michael Yormark "knows I won't go over the line," Moller said -- and Moller is careful to show restraint. "I absolutely stay away from anything that could be perceived as controversial or racial or derogatory," he said. "And I don't think we need the goal calls to become bigger than the goal itself. I don't want it to become a sideshow. If the mood and timing are right, I will continue this."

If he's still taking requests: "The Princess Bride." Preferably something from the Sicilian.

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  1. The Great One
    1. Posted by The Great One Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Claude julien!!!!
  2. Maraldo
    2. Posted by Maraldo Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:34 pm EDT

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    Brilliant. "Get off my lawn!" was a nice touch.
  3. Daniel C
    3. Posted by Daniel C Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    he will never be as good as mike lange...
  4. J-D
    4. Posted by J-D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    Someone hasn't been watching "Voices" on NHL Network. This guy got a whole 30-minute show to feature his wacky radio bit. And yet they can't give me 30 minutes on Mike Lange or Sam Rosen.
  5. J-D
    5. Posted by J-D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    Someone hasn't been watching "Voices" on NHL Network. This guy got a whole 30-minute show to feature his wacky radio bit. And yet they can't give me 30 minutes on Mike Lange or Sam Rosen.
  6. somarycherry
    6. Posted by somarycherry Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:32 pm EDT

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    Every time Chuck Kaiton is interviewed on one of the Raleigh stations they play a goal call of Moller's from earlier this season where he yells "Ville Peltonen has a huge pair!!!"
  7. Evan
    7. Posted by Evan Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    Is there a trade deadline for announcers? I'm officially offering Jack Edwards to 790 The Ticket in exchange for this guy.
  8. Fox
    8. Posted by Fox Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    Sweet hat an bow-tie combo, Wysh. It's a much better look for you than the cigar and sunglasses; any chance of using that as your sidebar portrait?
  9. jibblescribbits
    9. Posted by jibblescribbits Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:34 pm EDT

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    +1 to Randy Moeller.
  10. jibblescribbits
    10. Posted by jibblescribbits Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:34 pm EDT

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    I'm officially calling on him to use "Snoochie Boochies "
  11. BMC
    11. Posted by BMC Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:19 pm EDT

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    Wysh, you have increased my quality of life by presenting this to me. I'm a pop culture geek and its about time it took over hockey.
  12. beer_man_beer_here
    12. Posted by beer_man_beer_here Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    Oprah swears by it...
  13. Wyshynski
    13. Posted by Wyshynski Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:21 pm EDT

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    @ TexasBolt --
    Guilty. I have not been watching the NHL Network.
  14. btumpak
    14. Posted by btumpak Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm EDT

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    this is lame
  15. Shots of Fury
    15. Posted by Shots of Fury Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

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    Not as lame as the Penguins' power play!
  16. beer_man_beer_here
    16. Posted by beer_man_beer_here Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    It would be lame if my team was as bad as the Penguins....However they are not...I like it...
  17. Roy
    17. Posted by Roy Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:35 pm EDT

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    was kind of hoping for the obligatory "that's what she said"
  18. beer_man_beer_here
    18. Posted by beer_man_beer_here Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    Damn you shots of fury...
    I was hoping for the Rounders he would use the quote, "all your hopes and dreams...boop."
  19. Wyshynski
    19. Posted by Wyshynski Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:21 pm EDT

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    @ beer_man_beer_here --
    I wonder if Moller listened to an Oreo cookie before making the "Rounders" reference?
  20. carl_vs_mastershake
    20. Posted by carl_vs_mastershake Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    YUCK. Way to bring down the sport. But I do find it funny that a Pens fan says this this is lame when they have to listen to the TRULY AWFUL Mike Lang. No sir will will not scratch your back with a rusty hacksaw.
  21. banginpanger.com
    21. Posted by banginpanger.com Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    30 minutes of Mike Lange could kill a sane person.
  22. Journeyman
    22. Posted by Journeyman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    Request: A Willy Wonka "Good Day sir!" goal call.
  23. The Great One
    23. Posted by The Great One Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    This is ridiculously funny.
  24. galetje
    24. Posted by galetje Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    I'm waiting for Snuggie & Slanket references.
  25. Jeremy G
    25. Posted by Jeremy G Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    Bouwmeester scores! INCONCEIVABLE!

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