NHL makes 12-year/$5.2 billion Canadian TV deal w/ Sportsnet, CBC licensing, TSN out

[Ziggy Stardust]

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/405191860252987392

Pains me to report this, but NHL closing in on landmark CDN TV deal with two CDN networks. Many years (10+), many billions. #overandout

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Huh...is TSN out? Wow...

I pretty much hate everything about Sportsnet's NHL coverage. This would suck.

 

[sctvman]

Only two Canadian TV partners? (McKenzie tweet)

Bob McKenzie just tweeted this: Pains me to report this, but NHL closing in on landmark CDN TV deal with two CDN networks. Many years (10+), many billions. #overandout

 

[Jonas1235]

I'm thinking that CBC is out.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

Huh...is TSN out? Wow...

I pretty much hate everything about Sportsnet's NHL coverage. This would suck.

You kidding? Sportsnets have the best area blackouts in the country

 

[saffronleaf]

Damn I hope TSN gets national TV rights, TSN is the best.

 

[Avs_19]

I'm thinking that CBC is out.

That's what I thought when I first saw his tweet as well. "Pains me to report" because HNIC on CBC has been around forever and we all grew up with it.

Can't imagine TSN being out.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

I think CBC is out based on that tweet as well

 

[McRpro]

It's gotta be CBC and sportsnet.

 

[TheFactor]

I swear I will cry if there's no more hnic

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I'm afraid that's what Bob McKenzie is hinting towards, CBC being out. Hoping that TSN picks up HNIC if that is the case. Wonder what this means for the HNIC crew and who TSN will pickup from them if they do end up getting Saturday nights.

 

[FakeKidPoker*]

If true and CBC and Sportsnet get the majority of games this is great news for us tv watchers in Canada.

TSN has been doing a very poor job for years now and need to step their game up.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

Why can't we just be normal and have a station per team?

Pretty bad that it's easier for those 3 Panthers games to get Florida on their TV than it is for Canadian fans to get their teams nation wide.

 

[cyril*]

I'm afraid that's what Bob McKenzie is hinting towards, CBC being out. Hoping that TSN picks up HNIC if that is the case. Wonder what this means for the HNIC crew and who TSN will pickup from them if they do end up getting Saturday nights.

Wherever HNIC ends up, hopefully Elliotte Friedman follows as well.

 

[brec7]

It's gotta be CBC and sportsnet.

I'm inclined to agree... I don't think it would "pain" Bob to report CTV beat CBC in getting the rights because most of the TSN staff would just land their anyway. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and how many TSN people go over to Sportsnet if this is the case... TSN's hockey coverage blows Sportsnet's away by miles, and I think most people would agree.

 

[Fa Ci La]

I'm not sure how you can read that tweet, re-read the OP and think it's CBC losing out and not the network whose "reluctance to pay substantially more has been the biggest stumbling block in the league’s overall negotiations with the Canadian networks"

 

[Ale Hawerchug]

All I get from Sportsnet is blackouts and John Garrett. Both can eff the eff off.

 

[Russell]

CBC closes in on pricey deal with NHL to keep rights to Hockey Night in Canada
Globe and Mail - STEVE LADURANTAYE
Monday, Nov. 25 2013 11:32 PM EST
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...-with-nhl/article15599786/#dashboard/follows/

 

[DatsyukToZetterberg]

If true and CBC and Sportsnet get the majority of games this is great news for us tv watchers in Canada.

TSN has been doing a very poor job for years now and need to step their game up.

I disagree completely. There isn't a single station I hate watching Hockey more on than Sportsnet. It just seems so 2nd rate when compared to the others.

 

[sabresEH]

There's not a chance tsn isnt involved. They've built the network around the nhl. They do everything from draft coverage to their own fantasy draft special.

 

[Freudian]

I'm not a fan of Sportsnet broadcasts, but they would have ten years to poach talent from TSN.

 

[Leafs87]

Loving the new direction of the nhl soon will be a hittless figure skating competition aired on the worst network possible

 

[BoHorvatFan]

So TSN will just become the CFL network?

I can't imagine no hockey on TSN!

 

[Lilou]

Oh god let this be true! They deserve it just for hiring Jamie mclennen, jeff o'neil, and ferraro.

ohhh happy daaays

 

[DJ Breadman]

I'm glad CBC isn't taking too many steps back. Hockey Night in Canada is far more entertaining than anything TSN or SN can deliver IMO.

CBC is just better at providing analysis, commentary, and intermission filler.

Are you joking? Cbc is horrible, they hire ex bruin and leaf players and that's all they talk about leafs and bruins, while paying lip service to the other teams, it is no longer watchable