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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
It was never a problem when CBC or TSN were producing games. Just Rogers.
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Was that a response to my question? Might not be, but if so, it's not relevant. CBC and TSN have never owned the Flames regional rights, they owned National NHL broadcast rights, and the only times the Flames played on their networks were on the national broadcast rights (much more expensive property to buy as it reaches more viewers). It's the same reason why many of the comparisons and concerns being issued in here about Rogers getting the National rights were not proper comparisons because fans were comparing the Flames regional broadcasts on Rogers to the National broadcasts on TSN and CBC. Not a fair comparison or the same business deal that governs regional and national rights.
In the example given above in the Winnipeg game, TSN actually owns the Jets "regional" broadcast rights, where as Rogers owns the Flames. If that example is correct (and I assume it is) the HD production value the Jets are getting from TSN on their regional broadcasts are better than what the Flames get from Rogers. My questions was it that all strictly a Rogers decision, or do the Flames have a part in negotiating the quality of their broadcasts into the regional deals? I honestly don't know.