The only problems with the OLN are that
1) Lower installed base than even ESPN 2. The channel has to expand greatly (I suppose this is something that
will be done)
2) No NHL on ESPN means that the league loses some legitimacy. NHL games will probably be bottom feeder material on Sportscenter (although it wasn't too hot in the first place).
Personally, if the OLN can greatly expand it's viewership base (including Missouri
), promote the NHL, and also obtain NFL games (this is a must to pose a threat to ESPN), then I would welcome the OLN.
ESPN is too dominant in sports today. I would love to see some serious competition pop up. There is Fox Sports, but ESPN is still the king.
Also, I still believe that the NHL should gets televised on
multiple outlets, like the other leagues. Perhaps games on OLN and Spike or USA or ESPN 2.