2021 NHL TV ratings thread

[Kirk Van Houten]

Showbuzzdaily is still down but here are some numbers of monday and tuesday

 

[Bostonzamboni]

Bruins vs. Caps "the other night" supposedly drew a 9.2 on NBC in Boston.

At least according to a host (Glen Ordway show) at WEEI 93.7 fm sports radio in Boston just now. They didn't cite any source, however. But I assume they meant game 1 on NBC, not game 2 on NESN (of course, less household access on New England's NESN sports cable channel).

It was mentioned because they said TNT drew 2.5 million last night for the Celtics play-in game on TNT. I think it was exclusive, as I don't think NBCSports Boston aired it. They said it was the biggest NBA rating of the year on TNT. What a brilliant move by the NBA to develop the play-in. Warriors-Lakers play-in tonight should also impress, and draw away some Stanley Cup playoffs viewers.

The host wondered about the local TNT Boston rating before mentioning how the Bruins did a 9.2 "the other night," wondering if that stat would be released so they could compare to the Bruins (but we know that'll likely never be published in most cases, just the national number...right?).

 

[Kirk Van Houten]

Yes the NBA Play-In Tournament is exclusive on TNT/ESPN. I'm sure MLB will expand their Playoffs next year looking at these numbers and the NFL numbers with their expanded Playoffs we might get a Play-in type tournament in the NHL. Or maybe Bettman creates something else but networks would love that.

 

[frivolousz21]

Everything he said was factual too, its just the facts didnt flatter the MLS, so you did the "well actually" thing you do everytime you read something "negative" about the MLS here

It's crazy. Who cares about MLS ratings on a hockey forum

 

[eddygee]

It's crazy. Who cares about MLS ratings on a hockey forum

Ok lets keep it going and restart it all over again, Only a 3 day old covo

 

[Kirk Van Houten]

Would love to see the numbers from last night Bruins v Caps game but i have not found them yet

 

[NextBigThing]

Monster number from the NBA last night. Don’t be surprised if Bettman pushes for a play in.

 

[DaBadGuy7]

Monster number from the NBA last night. Don’t be surprised if Bettman pushes for a play in.

I’m sure ESPN and Turner would like the idea too

 

[eddygee]

I’m sure ESPN and Turner would like the idea too

Last years tournament pulled some solid numbers especially the Blackhawk games.

 

[Coinneach]

Keep in mind that NHL games are non exclusive

 

[OG6ix]

Keep in mind that NHL games are non exclusive

Are the NBA ones exclusive?

 

[DaBadGuy7]

Are the NBA ones exclusive?

Yes, the play-in games were exclusive to ESPN and TNT

 

[lottster14]

Keep in mind that NHL games are non exclusive

Are these numbers good for being non exclusive in the playoffs?

 

[joelef]

It's crazy. Who cares about MLS ratings on a hockey forum

will you say this about when this thread post other sports tv rating to?

 

[Kirk Van Houten]

We don't have every game but here is some ratings data

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Keep in mind that NHL games are non exclusive

Those NBA numbers are eye popping.

 

[46zone]

Those NBA numbers are eye popping.

Yes the number for LA vs GS is very impressive, particularly given its 10 pm eastern start time. Superstars bring big audiences.

 

[eddygee]

Yes the number for LA vs GS is very impressive, particularly given its 10 pm eastern start time. Superstars bring big audiences.

ESPN pimped the heck out of it all week didn't hurt.

 

[Coinneach]

 

[NextBigThing]

Was just posted three posts up.

 

[Coinneach]

 

[NextBigThing]

Anyone have any Winnipeg local numbers? I’ll talk to my source and see if he has any scoops for me. I know the Jets have been in somewhat of a free fall in terms of fan support the last couple of seasons. Curious to see if they can bounce back to where they were during the honeymoon period.

 

[blueandgoldguy]

That Game 1 average for Toronto - Montreal is higher than the 6-game average of the NBA finals between the Raps and Warriors in 2019 in Canada....and this is just for a first round match between 2 Canadian teams. Impressive to say the least.

 

[Anisimovs AK]

will you say this about when this thread post other sports tv rating to?

I absolutely will, but no other sport also completely derails this entire thread quite like an MLS mention.

 

[OG6ix]

That Game 1 average for Toronto - Montreal is higher than the 6-game average of the NBA finals between the Raps and Warriors in 2019 in Canada....and this is just for a first round match between 2 Canadian teams. Impressive to say the least.

Lol why compare to the NBA only one team in Canada