[News] Sportsnet and Calgary Flames Announce 11-Year Broadcast Partnership Extension

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by getbak

Not surprising.

One interesting things is, in the past, the Flames and Oilers deals have typically been announced at the same time.

Given the arena sponsorship in Edmonton, I don't see there being a change there, but it is interesting to see a decoupling of the Flames and Oilers announcements. With the current states of each team, the Oilers may have felt they could get a better deal negotiating on their own.

I'm curious what the money looks like on a deal like this, but I don't think those are usually disclosed for the local/regional deals.

Maybe TSN is hot on the Oilers to get a piece of McDavid?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Our arena is going to be called Rogers something isn't it.

[activeStick]

I'm not upset with this, but I also don't feel that the production quality is that terrible (sure, US broadcasts seem better in terms of production) and I also don't get that upset about their love for the Oilers and need to inject 97 into any conversation they can. It's annoying, but meh, whatever. As long as I get to watch the Flames, I'm happy. I also like the people the Flames have covering them from Leslie to Ball and yes, even Hrudey and Francis. And hopefully, the FAN960 is included here? Also like Flames Talk, Steinberg, Vickers, Wes, etc.

Overall, I have easy access to and lots of coverage of the Flames.

[Toonage]

^^ lol are there ay arena descriptors left that don't have Rogers in front of it?

[dissentowner]

Hopefully at some point during that deal SN discovers how to broadcast games that are not mid 1980s quality.

[Matty81]

Originally Posted by getbak

Not surprising.

One interesting things is, in the past, the Flames and Oilers deals have typically been announced at the same time.

Given the arena sponsorship in Edmonton, I don't see there being a change there, but it is interesting to see a decoupling of the Flames and Oilers announcements. With the current states of each team, the Oilers may have felt they could get a better deal negotiating on their own.

I'm curious what the money looks like on a deal like this, but I don't think those are usually disclosed for the local/regional deals.

With McDavid's contract expiring in two years and Draisaitl in one, I can't imagine any broadcaster is going to give them a bumper deal on a long term right now even if they are a club sponsor. There's a pretty reasonable chance they will look completely different from a marketing perspective in 12-24 months

[Toonage]

Just fix the siren or droning noise whatever it is that is always in the background

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Just fix the siren or droning noise whatever it is that is always in the background

And the 480p picture advertised as HD.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by activeStick

And hopefully, the FAN960 is included here?

Based on the press release, it looks like it's the regional tv deal only. Of course, with the state of the radio business, I don't see there being a lot of competition for the radio rights anyway.

[Wastedyouth]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Just fix the siren or droning noise whatever it is that is always in the background

Ok, I thought I was going insane.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Our arena is going to be called Rogers something isn't it.

I was half-surprised that this wasn't part of the announcement. 3 arenas in Western Canada plus a stadium in Toronto might just be a little too much even for Rogers.

My guesses for the new arena sponsors are: Scotiabank, Telus, WestJet, or SportChek.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by Toonage

^^ lol are there ay arena descriptors left that don't have Rogers in front of it?

I can see it now, welcome to the REC. Rogers Event Center. Yuck.

Rogers Sportsnet present the Calgary Flames live from the Rogers Event Center, with your host Roger Million.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Just fix the siren or droning noise whatever it is that is always in the background

Pretty certain it's some type of subliminal messaging about Rogers cell phone contracts.

[Ferarri]

Rick Ball does a fantastic job so can't complain about things from the PBP perspective. The overall production of SN is something else though...

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by getbak

I was half-surprised that this wasn't part of the announcement. 3 arenas in Western Canada plus a stadium in Toronto might just be a little too much even for Rogers.

My guesses for the new arena sponsors are: Scotiabank, Telus, WestJet, or SportChek.

It won't feel right if it isn't Rogers. I also want them to install the WiFi, so everyone can experience the terrible service.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Ferarri

Rick Ball does a fantastic job so can't complain about things from the PBP perspective. The overall production of SN is something else though...

Him and Millen are fantastic and the best combo in hockey imo. Let's hope that is the duo going forward.

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Originally Posted by SaskyFlamesFan

Thats crazy, with how much is changing in the broadcast world. Why lock in that long?

$$$$$$$

[Freeway]

Regional TV and local radio are two separate deals.

[D as in David]

On the positive side, Huberdeau is no longer the worst Flames long-term contract.

[dammage79]

Hopefully the tv quality improves when the new rink comes online. I suspect they have don't diddly squat to upgrade the domes wiring for modern cable.