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Originally Posted by Igster
That has nothing to do with Rogers/SN. That is the NHL. If you want to watch regional games, you need to buy a package that allows you to do so. You can't watch regional channels in your area. Again, NHL rules, not Rogers or SN.
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which is funny because LAST YEAR with GameCenter you could watch all games, no blackouts or restrictions.
My GUESS at the time was that it was promotional as it was Rogers first year taking over, or because they didn't have the technical stuff in place to do the restrictions. I was HOPING however that this was the new and improved GameCenter.
I guess what you're saying is that the NHL cracked down on Rogers for not blacking out? That's what's changed this year? I'd love to see your reasoning/evidence for that.
More to the point, I do have cable, I do have those channels, I'm CHOOSING to watch it on my ipad/computer....and the list of "TV providers" you can enter is some weird provider I've never heard of and Telus. That doesn't sound like the NHL. That sounds like business for Rogers. Partnerships and agreements to try and force people to certain providers to access content. They probably get some sort of deal on it. Like where is the Bell? Bell is huge out east. Where is Shaw? Shaw is huge out west.
IMO ALL providers should be in that list BEFORE you even attempt blackouts if your premise is 'you need to have cable as well'. The setup right now is BS. The fact the website says "some regional restrictions may apply" means they know it'll piss people off but they're purposefully vague in order to keep people buying the product. What they should say is "you will not be able to watch local games without a Telus cable package"...'cause that's the honest truth.
Right now there is little to no point in having GameCenter if you live in Calgary and are a Flames fan. You either buy cable to watch the games, or you're out of luck. I enjoy out of market games, and I do follow them and tune in now and then, but my primary reasoning to get GameCenter was for the Flames, so I can watch at work when I'm here late on my computer, or at home on the computer while I'm gaming/to avoid interrupting my girlfriend on the TV. Worked well last year. This year we're back to oppressive 'this is how you should watch' GameCenter.
May be the NHL, might be another beef I have with them....but my gut tells me this is on Rogers more than NHL regulators.