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06-11-2010, 08:32 PM
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http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=531481
Stanley Cup Final Produces Record Viewership
Series-Clinching Game 6 Is Most-Watched & Highest-Rated NHL Game in 36 Years
Thursday, 06.10.2010 / 4:48 PM / News
By NHL Press Release
NEW YORK – The 2010 Stanley Cup Final Game 6 between the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers on NBC Sports was the most-watched and highest-rated NHL game in 36 years.
Last night’s game – which saw the Blackhawks defeat the Flyers, 4-3, on a goal by Patrick Kane 4:06 into overtime to give Chicago its first Stanley Cup since 1961 and end the NHL’s longest championship drought – was watched by 8.28 million viewers, the most since 1974 (8.29 million viewers, Boston-Philadelphia, Game 3 on NBC), 43 percent higher than last year’s Game 6 (5.8 million viewers) and four percent higher than last year’s Game 7 (8.0 million).
Game 6 posted a national household rating of 4.7 and an 8 share, making it the highestrated NHL game in 36 years (7.6/27, Boston-Philadelphia, Game 6, 1974 on NBC), 38 percent higher than last year’s Game 6 (3.4/6) and nine percent higher than last year’s Game 7 (4.3/8).
Additional Ratings Notes:
* Game 6 peaked at a 6.2/11 from 11-11:20 p.m. ET when Kane scored the game-winner and the Blackhawks celebrated their victory.
* NBC Sports broadcast four of the series’ six games (1-2, 5-6). Those four games averaged 6.1 million viewers, the best network-TV series average in 13 years (6.4 million, Detroit-Philadelphia, one game on Fox in 1997) and up nine percent vs. last year (5.6 million viewers).
* The average-series rating was a 3.4/6, the best on network TV in eight years (2002, 3.6/7, Carolina-Detroit on ABC) and up 10 percent vs. 2009 (3.1/6).Chicago averaged a 25.2/41 rating for the four network-TV games. Philadelphia averaged a 19.6/30.
TOP 10 MARKETS - GAME 6
1. Chicago 32.8/50
2. Philadelphia 26.8/38
3. Buffalo 13.5/20
4. Pittsburgh 9.7/14
T5. Detroit 6.3/10
T5. Indianapolis 6.3/10
7. Fort Myers 6.1/10
8. Minneapolis 5.9/11
9. Las Vegas 5.7/9
10. Boston 5.1/9
Series-Clinching Game 6 Is Most-Watched & Highest-Rated NHL Game in 36 Years
Thursday, 06.10.2010 / 4:48 PM / News
By NHL Press Release
NEW YORK – The 2010 Stanley Cup Final Game 6 between the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers on NBC Sports was the most-watched and highest-rated NHL game in 36 years.
Last night’s game – which saw the Blackhawks defeat the Flyers, 4-3, on a goal by Patrick Kane 4:06 into overtime to give Chicago its first Stanley Cup since 1961 and end the NHL’s longest championship drought – was watched by 8.28 million viewers, the most since 1974 (8.29 million viewers, Boston-Philadelphia, Game 3 on NBC), 43 percent higher than last year’s Game 6 (5.8 million viewers) and four percent higher than last year’s Game 7 (8.0 million).
Game 6 posted a national household rating of 4.7 and an 8 share, making it the highestrated NHL game in 36 years (7.6/27, Boston-Philadelphia, Game 6, 1974 on NBC), 38 percent higher than last year’s Game 6 (3.4/6) and nine percent higher than last year’s Game 7 (4.3/8).
Additional Ratings Notes:
* Game 6 peaked at a 6.2/11 from 11-11:20 p.m. ET when Kane scored the game-winner and the Blackhawks celebrated their victory.
* NBC Sports broadcast four of the series’ six games (1-2, 5-6). Those four games averaged 6.1 million viewers, the best network-TV series average in 13 years (6.4 million, Detroit-Philadelphia, one game on Fox in 1997) and up nine percent vs. last year (5.6 million viewers).
* The average-series rating was a 3.4/6, the best on network TV in eight years (2002, 3.6/7, Carolina-Detroit on ABC) and up 10 percent vs. 2009 (3.1/6).Chicago averaged a 25.2/41 rating for the four network-TV games. Philadelphia averaged a 19.6/30.
TOP 10 MARKETS - GAME 6
1. Chicago 32.8/50
2. Philadelphia 26.8/38
3. Buffalo 13.5/20
4. Pittsburgh 9.7/14
T5. Detroit 6.3/10
T5. Indianapolis 6.3/10
7. Fort Myers 6.1/10
8. Minneapolis 5.9/11
9. Las Vegas 5.7/9
10. Boston 5.1/9
06-12-2010, 09:43 AM
Interesting. Interesting.
06-12-2010, 12:09 PM
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06-12-2010, 12:28 PM
06-12-2010, 01:57 PM
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06-12-2010, 05:00 PM
Burning Brakes
The whole sport in general...theres fights breaking out in games, players can say whatever they want on the ice or even on camera. On the other hand theres the NBA which takes it to the extreme, you cant even critisize a foul call without being fined. Somewhere between the 2 would be a good compromise. And I know basketballs not a contact sport but its so damn slow these days with all the touchy fouls
06-12-2010, 05:02 PM
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06-13-2010, 01:22 AM
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As well, in hockey, you have what is universally agreed as the most accessible and down-to-earth athletes in all of pro sports. You're more likely to find a diva-type in the NBA than in the NHL...
Not sure what you mean by classless...
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2 days ago I was listening to ESPN on XM and they were talking about some NBA player who made $14 million per year and has nothing to show for it. It was pretty sad....the guy defaulted on numerous loans, he had multiple properties that he got foreclosed on. He would throw lavish parties and many, many people on his "payroll". Once he ran out of money, he ran out of friends/people on his "payroll".
It was pretty scary....
It was pretty scary....
06-14-2010, 12:31 PM
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The whole sport in general...theres fights breaking out in games, players can say whatever they want on the ice or even on camera. On the other hand theres the NBA which takes it to the extreme, you cant even critisize a foul call without being fined. Somewhere between the 2 would be a good compromise. And I know basketballs not a contact sport but its so damn slow these days with all the touchy fouls
06-14-2010, 12:33 PM
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2 days ago I was listening to ESPN on XM and they were talking about some NBA player who made $14 million per year and has nothing to show for it. It was pretty sad....the guy defaulted on numerous loans, he had multiple properties that he got foreclosed on. He would throw lavish parties and many, many people on his "payroll". Once he ran out of money, he ran out of friends/people on his "payroll".
It was pretty scary....
It was pretty scary....
06-14-2010, 12:41 PM
The sizzle in the Steak
Although these rating are good for hockey, they are a joke in terms of what U.S. sports fans watch for a finals.
These ratings are not even close to the worst ratings for NBA, MLB, finals/world series.
The best NHL ratings in the U.S. is not even near the worst ratings for the NBA, MLB, NFL.
Wednesday's decisive Game 6 earned a 4.7 rating.....
The NHL still can't match the other major pro sports leagues in U.S. viewership. According to Nielsen, the record-low rating for a World Series game is a 6.1 and for an NBA finals game a 5.2.
The NHL still can't match the other major pro sports leagues in U.S. viewership. According to Nielsen, the record-low rating for a World Series game is a 6.1 and for an NBA finals game a 5.2.
Spelling Bee more popular than the NHL....in the U.S.
The spelling bee drew an average of 4 million viewers on ABC while the Philadelphia Flyers’ 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Versus attracted 3.1 viewers (American households only).
06-14-2010, 12:43 PM
The whole sport in general...theres fights breaking out in games, players can say whatever they want on the ice or even on camera. On the other hand theres the NBA which takes it to the extreme, you cant even critisize a foul call without being fined. Somewhere between the 2 would be a good compromise. And I know basketballs not a contact sport but its so damn slow these days with all the touchy fouls
06-14-2010, 12:45 PM
2 days ago I was listening to ESPN on XM and they were talking about some NBA player who made $14 million per year and has nothing to show for it. It was pretty sad....the guy defaulted on numerous loans, he had multiple properties that he got foreclosed on. He would throw lavish parties and many, many people on his "payroll". Once he ran out of money, he ran out of friends/people on his "payroll".
It was pretty scary....
It was pretty scary....
06-14-2010, 12:46 PM
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Sadly, it's true......nobody in the U.S. watches/cares.
Although these rating are good for hockey, they are a joke in terms of what U.S. sports fans watch for a finals.
These ratings are not even close to the worst ratings for NBA, MLB, finals/world series.
The best NHL ratings in the U.S. is not even near the worst ratings for the NBA, MLB, NFL.
http://www.nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37...ns/sports-nhl/
Spelling Bee more popular than the NHL....in the U.S.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/cork...atings_on.html
Although these rating are good for hockey, they are a joke in terms of what U.S. sports fans watch for a finals.
These ratings are not even close to the worst ratings for NBA, MLB, finals/world series.
The best NHL ratings in the U.S. is not even near the worst ratings for the NBA, MLB, NFL.
http://www.nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/37...ns/sports-nhl/
Spelling Bee more popular than the NHL....in the U.S.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/cork...atings_on.html
BUT.... the ratings are a good sign and step in the right direction.
06-14-2010, 12:52 PM
Spelling Bee is just once per year, going to get good ratings.
06-14-2010, 12:53 PM
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06-14-2010, 12:53 PM
The sizzle in the Steak
Sure it is...but a lot of this has to do with the teams being from 2 major markets.
If Chicago or Philly were playing let's say Phoenix, San Jose, Montreal, Tampa Bay.....the ratings would be horrible.
To say people in the U.S. care about the NHL is laughable.
....and Bettman does not care about this, and does nothing to try to grow the sport as well as he could here in the U.S.
If Chicago or Philly were playing let's say Phoenix, San Jose, Montreal, Tampa Bay.....the ratings would be horrible.
To say people in the U.S. care about the NHL is laughable.
....and Bettman does not care about this, and does nothing to try to grow the sport as well as he could here in the U.S.
06-14-2010, 12:55 PM
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Sure it is...but a lot of this has to do with the teams being from 2 major markets.
If Chicago or Philly were playing let's say Phoenix, San Jose, Montreal, Tampa Bay.....the ratings would be horrible.
To say people in the U.S. care about the NHL is laughable.
....and Bettman does not care about this, and does nothing to try to grow the sport as well as he could here in the U.S.
If Chicago or Philly were playing let's say Phoenix, San Jose, Montreal, Tampa Bay.....the ratings would be horrible.
To say people in the U.S. care about the NHL is laughable.
....and Bettman does not care about this, and does nothing to try to grow the sport as well as he could here in the U.S.
06-14-2010, 12:57 PM
The sizzle in the Steak
8.28 million viewers watched the Game 6 Stanely Cup Finals
by comparison
About 13 million people tuned in to watch the U.S. vs England in the World Cup.
...and the U.S. cares virtually NOTHING about soccer and the World Cup.
by comparison
About 13 million people tuned in to watch the U.S. vs England in the World Cup.
...and the U.S. cares virtually NOTHING about soccer and the World Cup.
06-14-2010, 01:00 PM
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wow.. thats a lot. haha
06-14-2010, 01:02 PM
The sizzle in the Steak
06-14-2010, 01:06 PM
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06-14-2010, 01:10 PM
The sizzle in the Steak
06-14-2010, 03:13 PM
not sure if this is old news 
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stor...p-phaneuf.html
The Toronto Maple Leafs are putting the C on defenceman Dion Phaneuf.
He had 10 points in 26 games with the Leafs last season.
The 25-year-old Phaneuf was acquired last January in a blockbuster deal with the Calgary Flames.
Head coach Ron Wilson has said the blue-liner had a major influence on the team's young locker-room after his arrival.
Toronto hasn't had a captain since Mats Sundin left the team in the summer of 2008.
The Maple Leafs finished last in the Eastern Conference last season with 74 points.
He had 10 points in 26 games with the Leafs last season.
The 25-year-old Phaneuf was acquired last January in a blockbuster deal with the Calgary Flames.
Head coach Ron Wilson has said the blue-liner had a major influence on the team's young locker-room after his arrival.
Toronto hasn't had a captain since Mats Sundin left the team in the summer of 2008.
The Maple Leafs finished last in the Eastern Conference last season with 74 points.
06-14-2010, 03:18 PM
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^ Oh wow...never thought Dion was captain material. 
But, maybe he's matured quite a bit in Toronto.
But, maybe he's matured quite a bit in Toronto.
06-14-2010, 03:23 PM
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Not sure what to think. Don't really care either. Start fawking winning. Who cares about who captains a 29th place team.
And this was decided about 3 minutes after Dion's plane landed in Toronto after the trade. Its been talked about since.
And this was decided about 3 minutes after Dion's plane landed in Toronto after the trade. Its been talked about since.
06-14-2010, 03:31 PM
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Right now...? Do you really want them to...? I'd say another couple of years of tanking to accumulate high picks would be the ticket.
06-14-2010, 03:32 PM
The sizzle in the Steak
...but Phaneuf likes sloppy seconds....so he has that going for him :wink:
06-14-2010, 03:38 PM
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06-14-2010, 03:52 PM
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Eventually I'm sure they'll get someone in here who will build from the draft. I'll probably be dead, but it will happen.
06-14-2010, 04:01 PM
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06-14-2010, 04:04 PM
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06-14-2010, 04:05 PM
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They don't have a 1st rd pick for the next 2 years. Burke has clearly chosen to go in another direction as far as team building goes. So at this point let him try it his way. If it doesn't work (more like when) Fire his ass and start the process all over again.
Eventually I'm sure they'll get someone in here who will build from the draft. I'll probably be dead, but it will happen.
Eventually I'm sure they'll get someone in here who will build from the draft. I'll probably be dead, but it will happen.
06-14-2010, 04:51 PM
chips and smokes, lets go
The guy is overrated and has a huge ego. He bought into everything people were saying about him in his early years and got got big headed. Plus, hooking up with that hollywood chick didn't help in that respect.
06-14-2010, 07:27 PM
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06-14-2010, 07:57 PM
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Well, I'm assuming lots will happen in the next coming days leading up to the draft...