I would be down for the NHL on fox to come back. Loved the pregame show they used to have.
Just don't bring back that glowing puck.
It’s because they’re struggling for content due to budget cuts - since ESPN owns TSN, simulcasting TSN’s deadline show is an inexpensive way to fill that time slot.
They must be really desperate to be barking up the NHL fans tree.
I stand corrected - I was always under the impression that they were owned by the same people (Disney).Well they don't own TSN, ESPN (as a representative of Disney) has a minority share while Bell Canada owns a controlling share. ESPN has no control over TSN, though it's reasonable to assume they share content for below market prices.
I stand corrected - I was always under the impression that they were owned by the same people (Disney).
Hockey fans' obsession with the NHL on ESPN never ceases to amuse me.
It’s because the NHL on ESPN was the last time there was quality presentation of the league in the US.
I would agree. The way ESPN has treated the NHL over the last decade, they've lost a lot of customers. NBC actually cares, ESPN, not so much. All ESPN cares about is NBA/NFL and political talk shows. It's become unwatchable for half of the populationI would debate that statement especially at the end. The truth is, ESPN dumped hockey. Why go back to a bad relationship? Plus, I'm not impressed by ESPN's current presentation methods, so that era you describe is long gone. The league is much better off with NBC...
I would debate that statement especially at the end. The truth is, ESPN dumped hockey. Why go back to a bad relationship? Plus, I'm not impressed by ESPN's current presentation methods, so that era you describe is long gone. The league is much better off with NBC...