I don't ask for much. Just give me a good internet connection, a cold Guinness in the fridge and some hockey to watch and I'll be happy. And that's why, my friends, I report with much disgust and a little bit of anger that the NHL Network is not available in Minneapolis, let alone anywhere in the United States.
As I look down my list of cable channels I see several that are devoted entirely to a particular sport. There's the NFL Network, NBA-TV, Fox Soccer Channel and even a Tennis Channel. I hear a Baseball Channel is in the works also. Now I understand that the NHL Network certainly wouldn't garner high ratings, but surely more people would watch it then currently watch the Tennis Channel.
It sure would've been nice last night to have been able to turn on the NHL Network and watch some old classic Stanley Cup hockey or maybe even some vintage Olympic clips, but no, I was reduced to watching preseason NFL football. On a side note, I really don't care for the Viking's purple pants, but I digress.
There is no reasonable explanation why the NHL can't get on cable and satellite systems here in the states. Offer your channel to everyone for free, just to get your product on the air. Until then I may turn off the TV and might even pick up a book. No, who am I kidding, there's a new season of the Real World starting and I can't wait to see who will pass out first.
It sure would've been nice last night to have been able to turn on the NHL Network and watch some old classic Stanley Cup hockey or maybe even some vintage Olympic clips, but no, I was reduced to watching preseason NFL football. On a side note, I really don't care for the Viking's purple pants, but I digress.
There is no reasonable explanation why the NHL can't get on cable and satellite systems here in the states. Offer your channel to everyone for free, just to get your product on the air. Until then I may turn off the TV and might even pick up a book. No, who am I kidding, there's a new season of the Real World starting and I can't wait to see who will pass out first.
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The NHL Network is still supposed to start soon here in the US. Versus renewed their deal with the NHL this year, signaling that they were ready to launch the network. Comcast is contractually obligated to have it up and running by this summer (August 31 maybe?), and if it doeasn't happen, they have to pay millions. I would guess that the NHL Network will be on the digital sports tier next to NFL Network and NBA TV.
-Bob in Virginia
Thanks for the info., Bob, we can only hope and wait.
I read this on the wikipedia page on the NHL Network:
"According to various sources, the NHL Network U.S. already has a control center already up and ready to go in Washington D.C. The major obstacle that must be overcome before actual launch is that the NHL wants the network to be paid for by the customer as part of an expanded sports tier. How many cable and satellite companies are willing to make this arrangement is unclear at this time. There is also the backdrop of ongoing problems between some cable providers and NFL Network over carriage terms."
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