It's the sixth version of The Swamp. What could possibly go wrong?
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The Sabres are on NBC at noon. Morbid curiosity should account for half a ratings point.Rams Fanny wrote: ↑Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:59 pm Don't forget to tune into Hockey Day in the Eastern Half of America this Sunday on NBC!
Kaprizov is actually good though. Really good.bapo! wrote: ↑Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:38 am Earlier in this thread, I mentioned waiting years for Kirill Kaprizov to play in the NHL. He was a big deal in juniors and the KHL. Every summer, articles would be written about him, wondering if this would be the year that he came over.
Yesterday, a friend sent me an email and mentioned the Minnesota Wild. This friend happens to be a Guns N' Roses fan. And then I realized: Kirill Kaprizov is the 'Chinese Democracy' of the NHL. (I don't know what this makes the rest of the Wild, but I'm pretty sure that Zach Parise is Buckethead.)
Oh you mean like yesterdayEdRomero wrote: ↑Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:40 pm Whenever Bruin fans complain about the Wilson hit or something similar, there are always yeah but Marchand replies. Bruins twitter claims he's cleaned up his act over the last few seasons, but his shenanigans seem to distract from how good of a player he's been.
I've heard that 'Chinese Democracy' is good, too -- just unappreciated. But, after a decade of build-up, it was pretty much forgotten a week after release. I'm hoping that Kaprizov sticks around a while longer. New stars are fun.
To be fair, I haven't heard a note of CD. KK (and the Wild) are the real deal.
I'm hoping you're just using this as evidence that he hasn't cleaned up his act that much, and not using it as some type of excuse for Wilson or a gotcha moment for the reaction to Wilson's actions.wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:54 amOh you mean like yesterdayEdRomero wrote: ↑Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:40 pm Whenever Bruin fans complain about the Wilson hit or something similar, there are always yeah but Marchand replies. Bruins twitter claims he's cleaned up his act over the last few seasons, but his shenanigans seem to distract from how good of a player he's been.
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Yeah, my guess is this is more of a play for the playoffs for ESPN. They'll get the Finals every other year and will probably split the playoff coverage with NBC. But more is better, assuming it does result in more games on national TV.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 5:30 pmPossibly a touch higher. Depends on how much they need to promote the games on ESPN+.
I would be surprised if they air more than two games a week, most likely on ESPN2.
Yes to the Cup Finals on ESPN eventually. Beyond that, the NHL will get a modest number of games onto networks with higher levels of carriage (ESPN2 and eventually ESPN, but the latter not often until the playoffs due college football, MNF, NBA, and college basketball) than NBCSN and NHL Net (and USA and MSNBC...). The primary goal is to flood ESPN+ with content. It may not be top-level stuff, but eventually there will be people who decide there is enough stuff they want to watch on there to pay for it (or Disney Plus or what have you).brian wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 5:38 pmYeah, my guess is this is more of a play for the playoffs for ESPN. They'll get the Finals every other year and will probably split the playoff coverage with NBC. But more is better, assuming it does result in more games on national TV.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 5:30 pmPossibly a touch higher. Depends on how much they need to promote the games on ESPN+.
I would be surprised if they air more than two games a week, most likely on ESPN2.
Yeah, I wonder if they'll put all out of market games on ESPN+ and ditch nhl.tv. I could see that being seen as a strong driver to ESPN+ subscribers. A game of the week on an ESPN linear isn't really worth much on its own. Playoffs and a strong streaming draw are probably where the money is.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:51 pmYes to the Cup Finals on ESPN eventually. Beyond that, the NHL will get a modest number of games onto networks with higher levels of carriage (ESPN2 and eventually ESPN, but the latter not often until the playoffs due college football, MNF, NBA, and college basketball) than NBCSN and NHL Net (and USA and MSNBC...). The primary goal is to flood ESPN+ with content. It may not be top-level stuff, but eventually there will be people who decide there is enough stuff they want to watch on there to pay for it (or Disney Plus or what have you).brian wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 5:38 pmYeah, my guess is this is more of a play for the playoffs for ESPN. They'll get the Finals every other year and will probably split the playoff coverage with NBC. But more is better, assuming it does result in more games on national TV.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 5:30 pmPossibly a touch higher. Depends on how much they need to promote the games on ESPN+.
I would be surprised if they air more than two games a week, most likely on ESPN2.
degenerasian wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:45 amYeah, I wonder if they'll put all out of market games on ESPN+ and ditch nhl.tv. I could see that being seen as a strong driver to ESPN+ subscribers. A game of the week on an ESPN linear isn't really worth much on its own. Playoffs and a strong streaming draw are probably where the money is.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:51 pmYes to the Cup Finals on ESPN eventually. Beyond that, the NHL will get a modest number of games onto networks with higher levels of carriage (ESPN2 and eventually ESPN, but the latter not often until the playoffs due college football, MNF, NBA, and college basketball) than NBCSN and NHL Net (and USA and MSNBC...). The primary goal is to flood ESPN+ with content. It may not be top-level stuff, but eventually there will be people who decide there is enough stuff they want to watch on there to pay for it (or Disney Plus or what have you).
Looking at the next couple weeks, ESPN+ is running two games a night on a daily basis, save for Wednesdays due to NBCSN having a double- or triple header and a couple other days where either the schedule is lighter or NBC/NBCSN has a bulk of the games. When NBC is not driving the sport's package, that number could increase. The "replace nhl.tv" angle is an interesting one, as I can imagine a "get Disney Plus with ESPN+ and you can get all the NHL games for some smaller cost than whatever nhl.tv currently is" as a legit option.
NHL.tv isn't going anywhere, if nothing else because of all the money the league has invested into it. It also serves as the only method to see games outside of North America and they're not going to abandon the European market.degenerasian wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:45 amYeah, I wonder if they'll put all out of market games on ESPN+ and ditch nhl.tv. I could see that being seen as a strong driver to ESPN+ subscribers. A game of the week on an ESPN linear isn't really worth much on its own. Playoffs and a strong streaming draw are probably where the money is.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:51 pmYes to the Cup Finals on ESPN eventually. Beyond that, the NHL will get a modest number of games onto networks with higher levels of carriage (ESPN2 and eventually ESPN, but the latter not often until the playoffs due college football, MNF, NBA, and college basketball) than NBCSN and NHL Net (and USA and MSNBC...). The primary goal is to flood ESPN+ with content. It may not be top-level stuff, but eventually there will be people who decide there is enough stuff they want to watch on there to pay for it (or Disney Plus or what have you).brian wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 5:38 pmYeah, my guess is this is more of a play for the playoffs for ESPN. They'll get the Finals every other year and will probably split the playoff coverage with NBC. But more is better, assuming it does result in more games on national TV.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 5:30 pmPossibly a touch higher. Depends on how much they need to promote the games on ESPN+.
I would be surprised if they air more than two games a week, most likely on ESPN2.
I'm not sure NHL.tv is available in Europe. You have to register a cable provider. Plus each country in Europe has their own TV deal with the NHL. I'm sure there are ways around it.brian wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:08 amNHL.tv isn't going anywhere, if nothing else because of all the money the league has invested into it. It also serves as the only method to see games outside of North America and they're not going to abandon the European market.degenerasian wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 10:45 amYeah, I wonder if they'll put all out of market games on ESPN+ and ditch nhl.tv. I could see that being seen as a strong driver to ESPN+ subscribers. A game of the week on an ESPN linear isn't really worth much on its own. Playoffs and a strong streaming draw are probably where the money is.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:51 pmYes to the Cup Finals on ESPN eventually. Beyond that, the NHL will get a modest number of games onto networks with higher levels of carriage (ESPN2 and eventually ESPN, but the latter not often until the playoffs due college football, MNF, NBA, and college basketball) than NBCSN and NHL Net (and USA and MSNBC...). The primary goal is to flood ESPN+ with content. It may not be top-level stuff, but eventually there will be people who decide there is enough stuff they want to watch on there to pay for it (or Disney Plus or what have you).brian wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 5:38 pmYeah, my guess is this is more of a play for the playoffs for ESPN. They'll get the Finals every other year and will probably split the playoff coverage with NBC. But more is better, assuming it does result in more games on national TV.DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 5:30 pmPossibly a touch higher. Depends on how much they need to promote the games on ESPN+.
I would be surprised if they air more than two games a week, most likely on ESPN2.
Our resident blue shirt is busy watching the lighter blue shirts demolish Southampton currently.bapo! wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:44 pm Question for the D: what's the general feeling for Kakko and Lafreniere amongst Rangers fans? I know that they're not scoring. That doesn't surprise me in Lafreniere's case, because very few Draft+1 players look comfortable right away. But Kakko is in his second year, so I was wondering if there's any uneasiness there.
They're both only 19 years old, so I'm not concerned. But sports fans aren't always known for their patience. Any insight would be appreciated. I'll hang up and listen to your answer.
There are the POINTS watchers who are freaking out but most that I follow or talk to understand the underlying shit is what matters. I don't think I have any real concerns with any of the kids right now, especially since I don't see the contention window open until probably the year after next. The bigger issue is figuring out who should be on that roster and maximizing return on those who won't. Like Buchnevich has been great, but can you really pay full cost when you already have two expensive wingers and three lottery picks there? That basically locks up an entire position on the roster with no room for anyone playing up, which is the issue we've historically put ourselves in at left defense. I really don't even mind the losses; that means maybe we sell one more time at the deadline and have a more valuable 1st rounder for use or trade.bapo! wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:44 pm Question for the D: what's the general feeling for Kakko and Lafreniere amongst Rangers fans? I know that they're not scoring. That doesn't surprise me in Lafreniere's case, because very few Draft+1 players look comfortable right away. But Kakko is in his second year, so I was wondering if there's any uneasiness there.
Also, this.govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 2:18 pmOur resident blue shirt is busy watching the lighter blue shirts demolish Southampton currently.
I'm used to being ignored. I don't mind if it's for a good reason. ManCity is an excellent reason.govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 2:18 pm Our resident blue shirt is busy watching the lighter blue shirts demolish Southampton currently.
He was already one of the best skaters in the league at age 18, so that helps. But it's weird that his brother gets exponentially more attention than him.