From
where I sit it looks like the NHL landscape in Canada is making a massive change...
Congrats
to Rogers for getting the deal...but what does this mean to me?
Probably more money out the door. As a transplanted Vancouverite, I
have limited chances to watch the Canucks. However, with regional
restrictions being lifted I expect to be able to watch most of the
Canucks games. My brother can watch his Canadiens. And I will bet
my ass it's going to cost big money to get those games in Edmonton.
I will probably still get the Oilers/Flames coverage on my normal
cable. But for those extra games I will need to have extra
channels. And that won't be cheap. So, how will they apply that to
their streaming feed? Or will I actually be able to watch on-line
for 'free'? As for radio coverage, what will that mean to
Edmontonians? Right now the Oilers rights are held by Corus
Entertainment (630 CHED). Rogers has 3 stations in Edmonton, none of
which are conducive to hockey broadcasts (91.7 the Bounce, 102.9
Sonic and 101.7 World FM). Will this mean a format change? Or a new
property for Rogers in Alberta? As for TSN, they're facing a massive
challenge without the NHL. I'm expecting to see increased coverage
of international events, like the World Juniors and World
Championship. And now what do they do with the old 'Hockey Night in
Canada' theme song?
Just
as an aside, I think I found the perfect sports graphic...
via bleacherreport.com
What
make this so good? For starters, it's interesting to look at, seeing
how every team completes the circle. It's colourful and generates
memories and discussion based on the games on display. But, more
importantly it reveals absolutely nothing. There is no insight to be
gained by looking at it. It doesn't show a trend. It's just to look
at. And it's a safe bet there are football fans around the world
staring at it...
At
least that's how I see it...and I sit in the cheap seats.
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