From NHL.com (that is, if you haven't realized by now), the nationally-televised games were announced. Our Thrash have a few tilts scheduled for the oh-so-popular Versus network and absolutely none on NBC, which is apparently starting NHL coverage in the new year.Tue., October 16 @ Philadelphia (puck drops @ 7:00 PM ET)
Mon., November 19 - vs. Tampa Bay (puck drops @ 7:00 PM ET)
Wed., January 2 - @ Carolina (puck drops @ 7:00 PM ET)
Tue., March 18 - @ Philadelphia (puck drops @ 7:00 PM ET)
Personally, I like that there's some sort of network in the States that is picking up hockey, but absolutely hate how it's not a part of most cable packages. I, for one, am seriously missing out on hockey when it's televised on Versus. I'm sure you can make the argument that ESPN would be limited as well, but it's my understanding that most cable packages include ESPN in there.
Basically, Versus doesn't reach as many homes as it should and you can go ahead and include myself in that category. If anyone truly knows the formalities behind the Versus/other network discussions/debates/etc., please fill me in or provide me a link to more clarity on this subject.
Meh, here are a couple of handy links to familiarize yourselves with this topic:
- Versus-NHL Deal Leaves Door Open (dated Aug. 7)
- NHL & ESPN talking about new partnership to replace NBC (dated Aug. 4, courtesy of SeSo's capefish!)
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