Howie58 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 It appears national NHL broadcasts are going elsewhere by next year: https://sports.yahoo.com/report-nbc-to-shut-down-cable-channel-nbcsn-by-end-of-2021-200634303.html Comcast and the Flyers are Philly-based. If the NHL insists on a second network provider, I have to think we'll see fewer games on a national broadcast. I liked the fact that Keith Jones and others were closely affiliated with the O&B on NBC. The pandemic has decimated sports coverage. I guess Comcast and the NHL are adjusting to the new normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzeke Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 12 minutes ago, Howie58 said: It appears national NHL broadcasts are going elsewhere by next year: https://sports.yahoo.com/report-nbc-to-shut-down-cable-channel-nbcsn-by-end-of-2021-200634303.html Comcast and the Flyers are Philly-based. If the NHL insists on a second network provider, I have to think we'll see fewer games on a national broadcast. I liked the fact that Keith Jones and others were closely affiliated with the O&B on NBC. The pandemic has decimated sports coverage. I guess Comcast and the NHL are adjusting to the new normal. Yes, Comcast is Philly based. Also, Comcast owns NBC and the Flyers. So, NHL games could shift to another NBC network, as the article states, or the NHL could contract with the competing FOX network which may be a good move. Excerpt: The NHL has made it clear that it wants to split its rights between at least two TV outlets. NBC has told the NHL that it would carve out regular windows on its broadcast channel and USA Network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 I didn't realize that USA has a much bigger viewer base than the sports channel. So, Comcast lowers costs and gains revenue. Another piece says the NHL might also be on Peacock. Fox coverage of the Panthers has never impressed me, but neither has the team as a chronic underperformer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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