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Titan · 03-09-2007, 11:47 AM

He is talking right now about the Simon thing and basically smashing the NHL by saying it is fading fast, is not relevant and you can't find it on tv. It is not a major sport in the US.

Then he says he actually likes the sport but simply can't find it.

Like or hate Jim Rome he has nailed the problems the NHL has in the US. No real network coverage = irrlevance. The only time it is talked about is when someone lives up to the perceived american stereotype of canadian goons in short pants.

Its a good thing the NHLPA is more concerned about snooping on emails and Bettmen is doing... what exactly to get a network deal?

By the way one game on a Saturday afternoon on NBC starting after Christmas does not count.

Americans watch cars going around in a circle for two hours. You don't think they would get into hockey if it was marketed to them properly?

(Sorry about the rant. The Pittsburg thing and Nashville not being able to fill the seats for THE BEST TEAM IN THE LEAGUE has got me worried.)

03-09-2007, 11:47 AM	#1
Titan First Line Centre Join Date: Dec 2006 Exp:	Jim Rome on NHL He is talking right now about the Simon thing and basically smashing the NHL by saying it is fading fast, is not relevant and you can't find it on tv. It is not a major sport in the US. Then he says he actually likes the sport but simply can't find it. Like or hate Jim Rome he has nailed the problems the NHL has in the US. No real network coverage = irrlevance. The only time it is talked about is when someone lives up to the perceived american stereotype of canadian goons in short pants. Its a good thing the NHLPA is more concerned about snooping on emails and Bettmen is doing... what exactly to get a network deal? By the way one game on a Saturday afternoon on NBC starting after Christmas does not count. Americans watch cars going around in a circle for two hours. You don't think they would get into hockey if it was marketed to them properly? (Sorry about the rant. The Pittsburg thing and Nashville not being able to fill the seats for THE BEST TEAM IN THE LEAGUE has got me worried.)