NBC Opening Round Coverage

[Stevedude530]

So now, Clement garanteed there'd be Detroit on Saturday/Sunday next week.

You think they'll change their tune if they draw Edmonton?

 

[GKJ]

So now, Clement garanteed there'd be Detroit on Saturday/Sunday next week.

You think they'll change their tune if they draw Edmonton?

I wouldn't be so sure. I think NBC broadcasts in Canada. I'm not sure what the rights are with that and CBC though.


NBC also doesn't hate Canada like ABC did.

 

[Stevedude530]

Yeah, but the Canadian ratings wouldn't count in the U.S.

That's their bottom line.

 

[Blackjack]

Who said it was evil?
It's simply boring.

Oh bitter, bitter Nucks fan. Look on the bright side. Before you know it, it will be draft time, and you'll have a lottery pick.

I know, Devils playoff hockey is sooooo... boring. Rather watch Golf? The Sedin sisters will probably play a few charity classics, right?

 

[Trizent]

Detroit vs Edmonton Saturday afternoon 100% confirmed.

 

[Stevedude530]

Says who?

 

[GKJ]

Says who?

I don't know who said either, but they're both locked into the 1/8 matchup

 

[Stevedude530]

This is the new, likely schedule from various news sources.

4/22 3 PM ET: Edmonton vs. Detroit
4/23 1 PM ET: Colorado/Anaheim vs. Dallas or Philadelphia vs. NY Rangers

Subject to change. Probably will, because of the Atlantic. But EDM vs. DET Saturday at 3 IS DEFINITE. Dallas is almost garanteed the Sunday 1 PM game as well.

 

[romba]

So is it 1 national game per date, or regional? Will NBC change it depending on the week?

 

[Stevedude530]

It'll depend on what games are available.

I'm pretty sure they can do 4 games. If they still have Kenny Albert on payroll from Torino.

 

[Chileiceman]

Will all the games that NBC shows be afternoon games? If so, why?
Wouldn't they get better ratings at nght.

 

[romba]

Weekend ratings for sports are probably best in the afternoon. Otherwise you'd see more Saturday/Sunday evening football basketball games etc.

 

[Stevedude530]

Saturday, 3:00 PM
TENTATIVE
Detroit vs. Edmonton
Philadelhpia vs. Buffalo

Sunday, 1:00 PM
TENTATIVE BUT ALMOST DEFINITE
NY Rangers vs. New Jersey
Colorado vs. Dallas

 

[Kukla]

Wings are on NBC Sunday at 1pm. They open up on Friday now instead of Saturday.

http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hockey/wings_open_friday/

 

[Stevedude530]

I'm now hearing that the Devils and Rangers may open Saturday as well.

So then it would be:

Saturday, 3:00 PM
Rangers-Devils
Oilers-Red Wings

Sunday, 1:00 PM
Avalanche-Stars
Flyers-Sabres

 

[rabi]

Sunday, 1:00 PM
Flyers-Sabres

Highly doubtful, since there is a Buffalo Bandits NLL playoff game at 7pm...

 

[1970]

plus theres a concert at HSBC arena Friday Night. Saturday seems like the perfect choice.

 

[Stevedude530]

Sorry, this is very hectic, so it might be possible that Philly-Buffalo won't be broadcast AT ALL on NBC this weekend.

In fact, Sunday at 1:00 PM may be shared between DET-EDM and SJ-NSH

Saturday at 3:00 PM will likely be NJ-NYR and DAL-COL