10-05-2019, 08:04 PM
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Blackhawks owner used to do that too.
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10-05-2019, 08:05 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Calgary
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The stamps were like that for a long time if it wasn't a sellout I believe.
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10-05-2019, 08:58 PM
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Franchise Player
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Bit of an oversimplification I think. It has happened to several regional sports networks as they negotiate with the carriers over rights fees. It’s the old debate. Why should my cable bill be higher for a sports channel I never want to watch.
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10-05-2019, 09:11 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: NorthVan
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The issue with Altitude Sports here is that they want higher fees from the providers, but the actual subscription/ interest in the channel is low.
They still have the broadcast crew working, but nobody is, or can, watch.
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10-06-2019, 12:07 AM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stang
Blackhawks owner used to do that too.
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Dollar Bill Wirtz
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10-06-2019, 12:11 AM
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A Fiddler Crab
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Chicago
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EverfresH15
After attending the Flames vs Avs game, I found out that there is a dispute between the Avs owner Cronke and the TV networks. You cannot watch an Avs game on TV in Colorado. Everything is blacked out. I tried to describe my anger to my buddies here if that were to happen in Calgary and I was at a loss for words.
How would things go if that was the issue here?
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Just tell them to imagine what would happen if Broncos games were blacked out in Colorado. It would pretty much be like that.
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10-06-2019, 12:13 AM
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All I can get
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The then-IHL Chicago Wolves in nearby Rosemont used to outdraw the Blackhawks at one point.
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10-06-2019, 12:15 AM
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Franchise Player
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This thread is....wow.
I'd say look at Blackhawks, or heck, even Flames a few years ago with 10-20% home games as PPV.
Shatty, but alas, we're talking an entertainment product and if the distributing party wants to be dink heads about it (PPV or blackouts) that is their prerogative, just vote with your wallet.
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10-06-2019, 12:18 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Field near Field, AB
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In today's marketplace making your product accessible to people with interests or even budding interests is critical.
In what world would a team hope to survive without children falling in love with the sport that are denied access.
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10-06-2019, 12:22 AM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
The then-IHL Chicago Wolves in nearby Rosemont used to outdraw the Blackhawks at one point.
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Would need evidence of that. Highly doubtful!
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10-06-2019, 12:24 AM
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All I can get
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Are there still local TV broadcasters for NHL teams? Most are regional sports networks now as far as I know.
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10-06-2019, 12:36 AM
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All I can get
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Originally Posted by timbit
Would need evidence of that. Highly doubtful!
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Yeah, maybe that was urban myth. The Wolves did thrive at the Hawk's nadir though.
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10-06-2019, 07:25 AM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
Are there still local TV broadcasters for NHL teams? Most are regional sports networks now as far as I know.
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Does WGN in Chicago still own some broadcast rights? I think that there are some local stations in Philly/Pittsburgh/Boston with rights. Maybe even New Jersey?
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10-07-2019, 09:47 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Calgary
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A lot of people in my company are based in Denver - this issue is affecting the Nuggets too, and they aren't too happy with it.
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10-07-2019, 09:51 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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Quote:
Originally Posted by I_H8_Crawford
A lot of people in my company are based in Denver - this issue is affecting the Nuggets too, and they aren't too happy with it.
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Thanks for that nugget of info.
Do the NHL and NBA teams in Denver share the same owner?
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10-07-2019, 09:56 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Van City - Main St.
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Kronke is terrible, that's all you need to know.
, signed Arsenal fan
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10-07-2019, 10:00 AM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: NEBRASKA
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I live in Omaha Nebraska and can not watch the Flames play the Avs because we have black outs on center ice. Yet the Altitude channel is not on my service. So blacked out and can’t do anything about it. UnFortunately the playoffs were not on regional broadcasts so I didn’t miss those games.
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10-07-2019, 10:30 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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I would stream the game illegally. If they can't make it easier for me to watch legally and pay them to do it, then they forced my hand.
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10-07-2019, 11:09 AM
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Franchise Player
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IMO blacking out games is dinosaur thinking. People want accessibility and there are so many forms of accessible entertainment, if the Avs are not accessible, people will just watch Netflix or play a video game instead
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