I.Am.Ironman Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 2 hours ago, J.R. said: They might for the game itself but if someone were to produce a post game, Sports Page-esque show elsewhere with some actual regional coverage and god forbid local sports news (including even some nice local college/uni etc like Sports Page used to do), they'd lose a good chunk of those post game viewers West of the Rockies IMO. It might be only be a slight hit, but that would surely effect their ad revenue. Seriously, there's an opportunity there for someone with the skills and the will. There is certainly a piece of the corporate pie ripe for the taking. However, I'm not sure there is a viable business plan to start up something like that. Assuming you mean going through local highlight packages etc. Wouldn't the footage need to be purchased from the broadcasting company (ie. Rogers)? Not sure they would give that up to a potential rival. I should add that I have no idea what I am talking about and am just assuming that footage would need to be purchased.... and quickly to do a daily show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, I.Am.Ironman said: There is certainly a piece of the corporate pie ripe for the taking. However, I'm not sure there is a viable business plan to start up something like that. Assuming you mean going through local highlight packages etc. Wouldn't the footage need to be purchased from the broadcasting company (ie. Rogers)? Not sure they would give that up to a potential rival. Oh I'm sure there's be some legal/financial hoops to jump through for footage etc but assorted news stations already obtain those so it's not unprecedented. Could also see about getting the NHL network footage as an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philthy Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 12 hours ago, hellosinki said: Sportsnet used to be great. And then the Blue Jays got good. That's when they turned to sh*t. But realistically, what I see is they have one baseball panel, one hockey panel (not nearly enough for each Canadian team), and absolutely no football (specifically CFL) knowledge. Now if I was TSN, I could see this huge gap and take advantage. But I'm not TSN or Sportsnet, so I guess we'll have to live with just Team 1040. It's Rogers vs Bell when it comes down to it, Rogers holds a lot in regards to televison. Bell has 1040, I agree with you though network wise TSN has a broader spectrum on all sports over Sportsnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 To not have a regional channel for each province is a joke. Rogers ruined hockey and cell phones like ICBC ruined car insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawkdrummer Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 cut the cord and save $$$ cable sucks, it's way too expensive for what you get I only have netflix because it's affordable and crosses formats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 14 minutes ago, rawkdrummer said: cut the cord and save $$$ cable sucks, it's way too expensive for what you get I only have netflix because it's affordable and crosses formats. We did. Don't miss cable at all. If you get a Rogers phone you get NHL Gamecentre for free anyway. Or if you have a kid in college, or you're in uni, you can sign up for sportsnet now for $15/mo and get most games that way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DADDYROCK Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sportsnet is all good (SARCASM)especially when Cleveland does the Homer thing in the Game at Toronto.WTF! As for Hockey we showed the World who owns this game, just recently. The states almost crapped a pickle,cause they got hammered right out of the tourney again. We have to bring the Stanley Cup back home,where it really belongs. Vancouver has never had a first round overall pick(EVER),or won a Cup ,so I personally feel the B.C. FANS DESERVE IT. Since we have been subsidizing the lesser U.S. teams. mic drop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 "Timmy Hunter... skating gingerly..." "Kari Takko, with the enchilada of a save..." "And ah ah a-a-ju-ju-ju... scores!" "Toronto goal scored by number 9 Russ Courtnall. Assists to number 8 Walt Poddubny, and number 2 Ian Turnbull..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davathor Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Don't worry guys, the Jays are done so we just have to put up with 20 minutes of leafs analysis every half hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 3 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: "Timmy Hunter... skating gingerly..." "Kari Takko, with the enchilada of a save..." "And ah ah a-a-ju-ju-ju... scores!" "Toronto goal scored by number 9 Russ Courtnall. Assists to number 8 Walt Poddubny, and number 2 Ian Turnbull..." It's "Walt Poddubny Day". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboarder Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Maybe the local TV station that don't have a right to the Canucks game can do an hour long post-game show with their own analyst and send a live TV on press conference and some live interview with players. Maybe do some negotiation with the Canucks ownership for the right to show post-game coverage live other than Sportsnet. They could do that for home games only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theilluminati Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 21 hours ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: Bring back Donny and GValk for after game sessions/analysis. Sportsnet is getting filled up with just pretty faced people who don't know jack about the game. Taylor yes...but Valk?!?!?...Come on...that loser is the most inarticulate homer I've ever seen...he shouldn't be anywhere near a NHL hockey broadcast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 7 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: "Timmy Hunter... skating gingerly..." "Kari Takko, with the enchilada of a save..." "And ah ah a-a-ju-ju-ju... scores!" "Toronto goal scored by number 9 Russ Courtnall. Assists to number 8 Walt Poddubny, and number 2 Ian Turnbull..." When there's a goal by Brunette, the assists go to blonde, and redhead...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspberries Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Rogers killed all regional coverage after they won all NHL rights in order to save money. That's all they care about. The commentators are terrible, they refuse to acknowledge the existence of any teams west of Toronto and that isn't going to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 14 hours ago, theilluminati said: Taylor yes...but Valk?!?!?...Come on...that loser is the most inarticulate homer I've ever seen...he shouldn't be anywhere near a NHL hockey broadcast... I don't mind Valk as much as you but I'd prefer Taylor and this guy: On 10/19/2016 at 8:41 AM, J.R. said: And while they're at it, bring back this guy too: They'd actually make a good pair IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-PatLostInEdm Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Voted no for selfish reasons. When SP had the Van games, I couldn't watch them without paying tribute to that nest of thieves, NHL Gamecenter/Center Ice. It was possible to subscribe to Pac here in Edm for not an outrageous price, but Van games were blacked out on it, removing the only reason anyone outside BC would subscribe in the first place. So far this year I've been able to watch every game. OK, some of them are in fuzzy-def, but it's better than nothing. How long this lasts, idk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Romo Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Bring back TSN hockey, it makes be sad that we don't get to listen to Cuthbert and Miller call games anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenalian Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 On 2016-10-19 at 8:56 AM, S'all Good Man said: Wow I forgot what Donny looked like with real hair. I mistook him for Paul Mcartney there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 On October 19, 2016 at 11:20 AM, J.R. said: Oh I'm sure there's be some legal/financial hoops to jump through for footage etc but assorted news stations already obtain those so it's not unprecedented. Could also see about getting the NHL network footage as an option. JR,. I think there are some great problem solving suggestions in this thread,. Some one mentioned earlier there is an opportunity here for some young, new faced wanna be, Uni or College or just plain gifted journalist type.. Perhaps it's someone recording his or her own YouTube segment for the western region sports activities every night.. He or she might get a loyal following,. This poll suggests there is a definite void for what "Sports Page" and what SN used to offer us gamers on the West Coast. I would be happy to see and support some outlaw popping bullets into the dead head of late night sports cable we currently get. SOME ONE,. GIVE THIS GIRL A WHIRL ,. Opportunity is knocking ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 On 10/19/2016 at 8:41 AM, J.R. said: And while they're at it, bring back this guy too: I really disliked him at first, but he grew on me after awhile and I really started to value his contributions. Sad that he's not around anymore. Really enjoyed Garry Valk & Don Taylor as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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