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getbak · 06-15-2022, 06:28 PM

If they give up the radio rights, you have to assume it will be the end of Sportsnet 960.

The big question then would be if Bell will launch a TSN Radio here and go after the rights, or will the Flames return to QR after many decades? Or, could the Flames launch their own streaming platform for the "radio" games?

Corus (QR's owner) has the rights to the Oilers and Jets, so they could take over the Flames and Canucks and have all the Western teams while TSN has the Eastern.

It would also be a return home for both the Flames and Canucks. QR was the original Flames' broadcaster until some time in the early 90s. For a long time, the Canucks and their old radio home, CKNW, were both owned by the Griffiths, although both were sold by the family in the late-90s.

06-15-2022, 06:28 PM	#26
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	If they give up the radio rights, you have to assume it will be the end of Sportsnet 960. The big question then would be if Bell will launch a TSN Radio here and go after the rights, or will the Flames return to QR after many decades? Or, could the Flames launch their own streaming platform for the "radio" games? Corus (QR's owner) has the rights to the Oilers and Jets, so they could take over the Flames and Canucks and have all the Western teams while TSN has the Eastern. It would also be a return home for both the Flames and Canucks. QR was the original Flames' broadcaster until some time in the early 90s. For a long time, the Canucks and their old radio home, CKNW, were both owned by the Griffiths, although both were sold by the family in the late-90s. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!