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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
IMO this is another issue with the deal. We fans don't tune into RSN unless it's to watch the Flames or Oilers. We tolerate it because we are Flames fans and we have no choice but if you aren't a fan how is Rogers mickey mouse presentation going to win over new fans or viewers? How are blowhards like Kypreos going to win over young fans that weren't around when he played? What does a has-been GM's that have destroyed franchises like MacLean got that's going to rope in interest from those that aren't already fans? How are PBP guys with grating voices going to win over a new generation of fans?
I know personally a typical Coyotes vs Flames game broadcasted by Kerr and Simmer is almost enough to make a hardcore fan like me change the channel so how is that going to rope in a curious fan? I think TSN did wonders to grow the CFL and IMO they also should be credited for growing the NHL in Canada as they were the ones that made the WJHC, trade deadline, and draft day a big deal. The CFL and NHL owe a lot to TSN and it's a little disgusting that the NHL could just blow them off like this. Can RSN take over that mantle and continue the growth that TSN started? I have major doubts that Rogers is up to the task.
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Oh, I don't disagree, hence why I don't like the deal either from a fan's perspective. RSN is bush league in production values, and I can honestly say, it's embarrassing introducing new viewers to NHL hockey using a regional broadcast from RSN. Are they going to ramp up production value now that they're national? For our sake, we better hope so. But since we only have the current RSN product to judge them by, you can't blame fans for being skeptical and not liking the deal.