TSN announces 5 national feeds

[Flames Fan in Exile]

EPL, Liga, Serie A,... That will make me happy. Tired of the standard def goal channel. *gag*

[Vulcan]

Speed Channel has just been dropped by Bell TV and I expect it's just a matter of time until other providers drop it as well. I can't remember the reason but it has something to do with it being changed over to Fox Sports in the States. I'm not a big fan of this channel but I like my Moto GP motorcycle races, so I'm hoping TSN picks up some programming from the Speed Channel.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by _Q_

Not wanting to derail this thread, but if a pro North American Rugby League is established soon, you would think Burke would want a team in Calgary. I wonder if there would be enough interest here to make it work.

I for one would be first in line to buy season ticket. Especially if it's a legit league like MLS.

I would be far more interested in watching rugby over the CFL.

[craigwd]

Originally Posted by Julio

SN 1 does a fair bit of 'Olympic sports'...I watch World Cup sliding sports, as well as a whole bunch of cycling on there.

I think my hopes for these extra 'feeds' mirror's other people, but I'm a bit worried about the extra content coming from their radio stations...I can see TSN 5 being sportscentre, the odd extra feed (like, say, at the Brier), and, say, TSN Radio Montreal's drivetime show followed by TSN Radio Edmonton's show...so basically ESPNEWS, Canadian style.

That's why I love SN1 during the daytime. But there is always room for more. A lot of the Canoe/Kayak, bobsleigh/skeleton, cross country skiing etc. is already tape delayed and packaged. A lot of us fans have already seen the results and live coverage from other sources.

Plus, there are so many other live sports that could be included - the IAAF Diamond League for example, which starts this weekend, swimming, figure skating.

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

You can bet your life TSN will be hyping the crap out of the World U17 and the World Championships over the next several seasons.

The Under 17 tournament is pretty good each year and gets little to no attention, that will change big time I'd imagine.

Well, I think TSN would hype the Under 18 before they hype the Under 17. Quite a few draft eligible players play in that tourney.

But with 5 channels, they'll probably hype both the Under 18 and Under 17

[JBR]

Not sure if SN owns all MLB rights, or just the Blue Jays, but I'm sick of having them rammed down my throat.

I am all over extended MLB coverage on all TSN channels.

Also like the documentary style programs. 30 for 30, etc. Maybe they'll kill ESPN Classic Canada and move some of that programming over.

More sports documentaries, sports movies and feature shows on regional teams (Flames this week etc.). I'm a bit biased, but YES network programming is great. Coaches shows. Replays of recent or historically significant games. Documentaries of players, games, franchises etc.




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[Resolute 14]

TSN has the same rights as ESPN - Sunday, Monday and Wednesday games of the week.

Rogers has pretty much the rest of it. And it shouldn't be surprising that the Canadian team's games being available all the time. That's only been the case for 30 years.

That being said, I really wish Sportsnet wouldn't shove the Yankees down our throats on Sportsnet West. Or, at the very least, just not the vomit-inducing YES broadcasts.

[Zarley]

Can't wait to see Expos baseball back on TSN once Bell buys a team!

[Drake]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

my cable bill will continue to be the same price post implementation, right?

If you believe George Cope, nothing.

According to The Canadian Press, Bell chief executive George Cope told shareholders the new channels would not cost consumers more money: “The only impact for them is … you’ll now have all five channels available for what you used to be paying for the two.”

http://sports.nationalpost.com/2014/...gers-nhl-deal/

[JBR]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

TSN has the same rights as ESPN - Sunday, Monday and Wednesday games of the week.

Rogers has pretty much the rest of it. And it shouldn't be surprising that the Canadian team's games being available all the time. That's only been the case for 30 years.

That being said, I really wish Sportsnet wouldn't shove the Yankees down our throats on Sportsnet West. Or, at the very least, just not the vomit-inducing YES broadcasts.

That's good to know. If you're not a New York fan, I can see how their home broadcast may rub you wrong, but I wouldn't consider 3 of the Yankees first 33 games being "shoved down your throat".

[BlackArcher101]

Here's hoping they pick up more international motorsports.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

Well, I think TSN would hype the Under 18 before they hype the Under 17. Quite a few draft eligible players play in that tourney.

But with 5 channels, they'll probably hype both the Under 18 and Under 17

Yeah, oops that's what I meant.

[Resolute 14]

Long term trend. Like every other media outlet, Sportsnet picks its favourites for each regional network. SN West typically gets Yankee and Dodger games. Personally, I would rather they mix them up. At the same time, my disdain isn't for the Yankees but rather for Michael Kay, whose play calling I would liken to three hours of nails on the chalkboard.

[RedCoffee]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Long term trend. Like every other media outlet, Sportsnet picks its favourites for each regional network. SN West typically gets Yankee and Dodger games. Personally, I would rather they mix them up. At the same time, my disdain isn't for the Yankees but rather for Michael Kay, whose play calling I would liken to three hours of nails on the chalkboard.

It's a delicate balance cause I love listening to Ken Singleton.

[Tsawwassen]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Long term trend. Like every other media outlet, Sportsnet picks its favourites for each regional network. SN West typically gets Yankee and Dodger games. Personally, I would rather they mix them up. At the same time, my disdain isn't for the Yankees but rather for Michael Kay, whose play calling I would liken to three hours of nails on the chalkboard.

Sportsnet does it that way so the viewer will buy the other SN channels.

[Resolute 14]

Launching August 25, in time for the US Open.

Looks like nearly all providers have picked up the additional channels too.

http://sports.nationalpost.com/2014/...ins-on-aug-25/

[Finger Cookin]

Nothing on Shaw's site about these yet. I assume they will be part of the Sports 1 and/or Sports 2 packs. Probably split between both.

[Scoreface]

I'm not willing to pay more than having TSN2 as part of my Shaw package to watch sports I have zero interest in like rugby, mountain biking, table tennis, NASCAR/Indy car racing, etc. Most of that crap is on TSN 2 anyway. I don't care about some racer with sponsors I no vested interest in, in a sport that doesn't matter to me.

Screw TSN. They had their chance and dropped it. I hope the CFL goes elsewhere. Their coverage is absolute garbage. Screw them.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Scoreface

I'm not willing to pay more than having TSN2 as part of my Shaw package to watch sports I have zero interest in like rugby, mountain biking, table tennis, NASCAR/Indy car racing, etc. Most of that crap is on TSN 2 anyway. I don't care about some racer with sponsors I no vested interest in, in a sport that doesn't matter to me.

Screw TSN. They had their chance and dropped it. I hope the CFL goes elsewhere. Their coverage is absolute garbage. Screw them.

I agree, like I need 5 channels to know that TSN has nothing to offer.

[Luder]

Darts...snooker.....snooker....darts....and poker!! /Troy McClure