TSN not hurting, but thriving without NHL

[mhsyyc]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

TSN is also just a better, more respected brand by consumers. If someone is just gonna turn on a sports channel without wanting something specific to watch, 90% of the time it'll be TSN. And I really doubt Rogers can change this long term, especially when TSN figures to steal more of its current content that Rogers won't be able to afford because they overpaid for the NHL deal (like the EPL and Champions League namely).

I have to disagree. When I want a sports channel I'm usually looking for something specific to watch. I actually never want poker or screaming ESPN shows on in the background.

I've noticed that when I turn my TV on in the morning it's invariably on Sportsnet just because I've watched a game the night before. That won't change for me until CFL starts and even then I watch far more MLB than I do CFL so I'll just have Sportsnet on even moer.

[flames_fan_down_under]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

The real test will be during the playoffs, I bet you see TSN's numbers take a huge hit come April and May

I agree that TSN might have a tough time with NHL games going on all the time but they're still set up pretty nicely.

They'll likely have all the Raptors playoff games in April (and May hopefully), and with the Leafs out of the playoffs they will basically have all of Toronto watching those games.

French Open starts up in late May as well and TSN's tennis coverage has been amazing. Such great timing for TSN as well with both Genie and Milos as rising Canadian stars.

But all this really comes down to is more variety for the Canadian sports consumer. Ill be able to watch Jays games in two months on Sportsnet, playoff hockey on sports net, playoff basketball on TSN, Sunday night baseball on TSN, I have no complaints.

[albertGQ]

So what channel will everyone be watching on Monday March 2nd for the trade deadline?

I'll have it on TSN.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

I'm still trying to figure which is worse: TSN not talking about the Flames at all during the intermission of a Flames game, or listening to the clowns at SNET actually talking about the Flames during the intermission of a Flames game.

What are your specific beefs? Depending on who is on the panel the discussion at times has been good.

[DiracSpike]

The raptors playoff games, especially if they advance to the second round, will net huge ratings for TSN. I would bet that they outdraw any NHL playoff games on sportsnet.
The demographics in this country are changing, basketball and soccer are gaining in popularity and TSN has pretty much no competition in those areas with sportsnet so heavily leveraged towards hockey.

[Resolute 14]

The Tournament of Hearts and the Brier are also big for TSN. They pull a half million viewers a night for the prime-time draws and as much as 1.5 million for the final.

[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by DiracSpike

The raptors playoff games, especially if they advance to the second round, will net huge ratings for TSN. I would bet that they outdraw any NHL playoff games on sportsnet.

The demographics in this country are changing, basketball and soccer are gaining in popularity and TSN has pretty much no competition in those areas with sportsnet so heavily leveraged towards hockey.

Sportsnet and Sportsnet One do have NBA regular season games as part of their contract.

[GirlySports]

Australian Open too, people turn on TSN then fall asleep.

[Tsawwassen]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

So what channel will everyone be watching on Monday March 2nd for the trade deadline?

I'll have it on TSN.

I'll have it on Sportsnet. Don't need the ill informed Aaron Ward telling us that a trade happened and to book it.

[Resolute 14]

You prefer the ill-informed Nick Kypreos?

Even with Dreger, I'll take TSN. I can take Strombolopolus being smarmy in small doses. Not on an all-day program where the camera won't leave the panel.

[Toonage]

I enjoy the Sportsnet war room where they talk to retired players/coaches about trade deadline deals and other stories. On trade deadline day there is usually a fair bit of downtime and it fills that time nicely.

[nemanja2306]

Originally Posted by Tsawwassen

I'll have it on Sportsnet. Don't need the ill informed Aaron Ward telling us that a trade happened and to book it.

He also said the Flames could make the POs when everybody thought we'd be in McDavid territory. :-)

[Tsawwassen]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

You prefer the ill-informed Nick Kypreos?

Even with Dreger, I'll take TSN. I can take Strombolopolus being smarmy in small doses. Not on an all-day program where the camera won't leave the panel.

Dreger is a D grade journalist and another reason not to watch that panel. Kypreos isn't great either, but he's slightly better than Dreger.

[T@T]

If I see Dreger on TV I change the channel, if I see Dreger's mug on the internet I change the website, If someone mentions his name in public I shoot them.

Ok, last part was a lie (I'm not american)

[edn88]

I watch TSN for Sportscentre, but I would guess I am on a sportsnet channel 80% of the time when I am watching a sport.