OT: NHL Network Is Awful!

[BarBeauWahlDobLok]

For the first time in years, I have NHL Network, and it's terrible!

The shows, while perhaps well-intentioned, are ridiculously poorly produced and equally uninformed.

The 30 Best Goals of the 80's:

- Mike Bossy scored a goal in the Game 6 Whales Conference Final against the Rangers? Huh?

- Mike Bossy's both feet off the ice goal vs. Vancouver in Game three of the final is not in the top 30?

- The hosts have absolutely no substance. They're plastic and affected. For the love of God, take some classes and do some research.

NHL Network is only good for the national games. Other than that, it's complete garbage!

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[PK Cronin]

For the first time in years, I have NHL Network, and it's terrible!

The shows, while perhaps well-intentioned, are ridiculously poorly produced and equally uninformed.

The 30 Best Goals of the 80's:

- Mike Bossy scored a goal in the Game 6 Whales Conference Final against the Rangers? Huh?

- Mike Bossy's both feet off the ice goal vs. Vancouver in Game three of the final is not in the top 30?

- The hosts have absolutely no substance. They're plastic and affected. For the love of God, take some classes and do some research.

NHL Network is only good for the national games. Other than that, it's complete garbage!

It's the summer. Nothing is happening for the network to even cover right now. During the season it's good to put on after all the games have concluded to catch a recap of every game in the NHL, but just like every other sport specific network, there isn't much value beyond that.

 

[MikeyMike01]

It's pretty embarrassing, but so is everything else NHL related.

 

[Beautvillier]

i like it for recaps during the season. off-season is lame in any sport i'm not sure what you expect

 

[Bexlyspeed]

all these League networks stink.

how many times on NHL or NFL network do they have "classic" games which are six months old.

they original content of these networks are all out dated too.

 

[Isles72]

change the channel

 

[Bunk Moreland]

The only thing good about NHL network is draft/freee agency/trade deadline day and being about to watch random games otherwise it's a waste of space

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

change the channel

No, you have to tell everyone how it's AWFUL.

 

[HajdukSplit]

all these League networks stink.

NHL is easily the worst, and its not even close

However I personally liked the MLB channel and NFL network, not a basketball fan so can't comment but I'm sure its not as bad as the NHL Network. Don't know the dudes name but whenever I see the guy with slick black hair hosting the nightly highlights show I turn it off, phony enthusiasm

edit: Tony Luftman...saw he used to work for WWE, figures

 

[BarBeauWahlDobLok]

No, you have to tell everyone how it's AWFUL.

Well, I don't know if I was so fortunate to have my message reach everyone, but I agree!

 

[BarBeauWahlDobLok]

NHL is easily the worst, and its not even close

However I personally liked the MLB channel and NFL network, not a basketball fan so can't comment but I'm sure its not as bad as the NHL Network. Don't know the dudes name but whenever I see the guy with slick black hair hosting the nightly highlights show I turn it off, phony enthusiasm

edit: Tony Luftman...saw he used to work for WWE, figures

I hate him most!

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Well, I don't know if I was so fortunate to have my message reach everyone, but I agree!

Better hit Twitter and Facebook. Make sure to use words like TERRIBLE, AWFUL, and DESTROYED.

 

[BarBeauWahlDobLok]

Better hit Twitter and Facebook. Make sure to use words like TERRIBLE, AWFUL, and DESTROYED.

Yes, of course! But I'm not really sure where "Destroyed" fits. It's not synonymous with the other two words.

 

[Beautvillier]

Yes, of course! But I'm not really sure where "Destroyed" fits. It's not synonymous with the other two words.

it DESTROYED my enthusiasm for the sport as whole

 

[Islanders1932]

That's why I cancelled it. It's coverage of everything is brutal.

 

[Isles72]

I dont even think its available in canada anymore so that says alot .

I know its related to rogers having the nhl rights etc.. but still , if an nhl channel cant make it in canada your in trouble

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

That's why I cancelled it. It's coverage of everything is brutal.

BRUTAL coverage DESTROYS hockey.

 

[majormet]

NHL Network is not that bad quite honestly during hockey season they show every goal scored, sometimes the good saves, sometimes the fights... interview key players, have some good analysis, like Dave Reid and Kevin Weekes.

It is not on a production level as the Jeff Indyke Drum show on public access or something

 

[blitzkriegs]

Gee, a TON of content time to fill and there are no games being played...

Does one like to listen to Christmas music in August?

 

[A Pointed Stick]

Cancel the channel?

 

[Beautvillier]

BRUTAL coverage DESTROYS hockey.

the connection from my home is AWFUL, luckily i didn't have to see the TERRIBLE coverage of the nhl due to it, however the static DESTROYED my ears.

 

[Islanders4Cups]

While I agree much of what is broadcasted on NHL Network during the offseason is unwatchable, I will also say that I enjoyed the shows NHL Now, NHL tonight especially before big games and NHL On The Fly on Isles off days all last season.

NHL Now offered (copying from their own announcement in 2016) a fast-paced format that included Arena Cam, interviews from morning skates around the League, commentary from analysts and correspondents throughout the game, and interviews with players and team personnel. I think it is an awesome show led by EJ Hradek.
(Who is an Islander fan but is also level headed and does not play favorites). You may not agree with everything being said, but if you can take non-homer NHL coverage it is a great show.

NHL Tonight does pre-game analysis starting at 6pm and On the Fly cuts in and out of games all evening.

If you enjoy NHL hockey as much as I do and live outside NY, these are very well done and shows to watch in my opinion. Many times much more even than local NY media coverage.