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06-18-2010, 11:00 AM
How are the Habs fans taking this?
06-18-2010, 12:09 PM
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^ Rioting probably. 
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The Canadiens fans are NOT happy.....at all.
06-20-2010, 10:14 AM
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Shocked about the halak trade, price is very unproven and the only reason that the habs went anywhere in the play offs let alone the conf finals was because of halak. Very surprising, but like yummy said, who knows if he will be an elite goalie or not. The blues definitely should improve with halak though 
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^^^^ It will be interesting to see what this means for Mason of the Blues.
06-20-2010, 07:54 PM
I think he'll go to the highest bidder w/o looking back at St Louis. Blues seem to have made Halak their choice for the up coming year, with him a RFA.
06-21-2010, 10:00 AM
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Drafts are always interesting...And especially with the era of the cap, probably one of the only ways to truly build up a good team.
Here's hoping Edmonton can save themselves. They've made some decisions that have made the Leafs' moves look genius.
Here's hoping Edmonton can save themselves. They've made some decisions that have made the Leafs' moves look genius.
06-21-2010, 10:29 AM
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Flyers Acquire Hamhuis
Wow @ Flyers...their pipeline is almost desert dry...
The Philadelphia Flyers have added a veteran defenceman to a roster that came within two wins of the Stanley Cup, acquiring Dan Hamhuis from the Nashville Predators in a trade Saturday.
Philadelphia also received a conditional draft pick in 2011 in the deal, which sent defenceman Ryan Parent to Nashville.
Hamhuis, 27, is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent July 1.
"Obviously, our intention is to get him signed prior to that date and that is what our aim is at this point in time," Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said in a release. "The sooner that we get going on trying to get this done, the better."
Hamhuis averaged 22 minutes 24 seconds of ice time last season, his sixth in the NHL. He has never played in fewer than 78 games in a season with the Predators.
"Hamhuis is a good all-around defenceman," Holmgren said. "He has been in Nashville since his draft year.
"He's a guy who can play lots of minutes and he can play in a lot of different situations, from power play to killing penalties."
Nashville selected Parent, 23, in the first round of the 2005 Entry Draft, but shipped him to Philadelphia two years later in the deal that delivered forward Peter Forsberg to the Predators.
Parent averaged 14:46 of ice time in 48 games with the Flyers last season. The native of Prince Albert, Sask., had a goal and two assists during the regular season and played in 17 playoff games.
Hamhuis has collected 32 goals and 161 points over 483 regular-season games -- all with Nashville.
"I think Philly has an unbelievable defensive core," Hamhuis said in a statement. "To join a core like that makes the Flyers one of the tougher ones in the league.
"To play against the teams from the East, the conference has a lot of great forwards, and watching the playoffs, having a great defence will get you a long way."
Philadelphia also received a conditional draft pick in 2011 in the deal, which sent defenceman Ryan Parent to Nashville.
Hamhuis, 27, is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent July 1.
"Obviously, our intention is to get him signed prior to that date and that is what our aim is at this point in time," Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said in a release. "The sooner that we get going on trying to get this done, the better."
Hamhuis averaged 22 minutes 24 seconds of ice time last season, his sixth in the NHL. He has never played in fewer than 78 games in a season with the Predators.
"Hamhuis is a good all-around defenceman," Holmgren said. "He has been in Nashville since his draft year.
"He's a guy who can play lots of minutes and he can play in a lot of different situations, from power play to killing penalties."
Nashville selected Parent, 23, in the first round of the 2005 Entry Draft, but shipped him to Philadelphia two years later in the deal that delivered forward Peter Forsberg to the Predators.
Parent averaged 14:46 of ice time in 48 games with the Flyers last season. The native of Prince Albert, Sask., had a goal and two assists during the regular season and played in 17 playoff games.
Hamhuis has collected 32 goals and 161 points over 483 regular-season games -- all with Nashville.
"I think Philly has an unbelievable defensive core," Hamhuis said in a statement. "To join a core like that makes the Flyers one of the tougher ones in the league.
"To play against the teams from the East, the conference has a lot of great forwards, and watching the playoffs, having a great defence will get you a long way."
06-21-2010, 10:30 AM
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Devils Acquire Arnott
From TSN...
Jason Arnott is back with the New Jersey Devils and very happy about it.
Arnott, who scored the Stanley Cup-clinching goal for the Devils in 2000, was acquired from the Nashville Predators on Saturday in a deal for right wing Matt Halischuk and a second-round draft pick in 2011.
"Jason Arnott is a player who brings size, strength, and experience to our hockey club," Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello said. "There is no question he strengthens our centre-ice position."
Arnott, who had 19 goals and 27 assists in 63 games last season, waived a no-trade clause in his contract to make the deal happen. After the season, he had given the Predators' management a list of teams he would approve, with the Devils topping his list.
"I am excited," Arnott said in a conference call. "I have always wanted to come back to Jersey at some point in my career and now it has happened, so I am really looking forward to it."
Arnott spent five seasons with the Devils and was the centre of the "A Line," which also featured current Devil Patrik Elias and Petr Sykora.
He has fond memories of his stay -- perhaps none fonder than when Arnott scored in double overtime against Dallas in Game 6 to win the Cup.
"It was the single greatest moment in my hockey life, and something that I watch the video every single year in the summer time, maybe two or three times," Arnott said. "You know, it always brings a tear to me eye every single time that I watch it. I have always wanted to come back and do it again, especially with New Jersey."
The Devils have not made it past the second round of the playoffs since winning their third Cup in 2003, and they have been eliminated in the first round the past three years.
Arnott believes his experience and size will help the team.
"I just want to help them win again, that is my main goal," said Arnott, who will play for new coach John MacLean this season.
Arnott played with the Stars through the 2005-06 season before signing with Nashville as a free agent. He has 383 goals and 490 assists in 1,099 career games over 16 seasons.
Halischuk, 22, had one goal in 20 games with the Devils last season.
Arnott, who scored the Stanley Cup-clinching goal for the Devils in 2000, was acquired from the Nashville Predators on Saturday in a deal for right wing Matt Halischuk and a second-round draft pick in 2011.
"Jason Arnott is a player who brings size, strength, and experience to our hockey club," Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello said. "There is no question he strengthens our centre-ice position."
Arnott, who had 19 goals and 27 assists in 63 games last season, waived a no-trade clause in his contract to make the deal happen. After the season, he had given the Predators' management a list of teams he would approve, with the Devils topping his list.
"I am excited," Arnott said in a conference call. "I have always wanted to come back to Jersey at some point in my career and now it has happened, so I am really looking forward to it."
Arnott spent five seasons with the Devils and was the centre of the "A Line," which also featured current Devil Patrik Elias and Petr Sykora.
He has fond memories of his stay -- perhaps none fonder than when Arnott scored in double overtime against Dallas in Game 6 to win the Cup.
"It was the single greatest moment in my hockey life, and something that I watch the video every single year in the summer time, maybe two or three times," Arnott said. "You know, it always brings a tear to me eye every single time that I watch it. I have always wanted to come back and do it again, especially with New Jersey."
The Devils have not made it past the second round of the playoffs since winning their third Cup in 2003, and they have been eliminated in the first round the past three years.
Arnott believes his experience and size will help the team.
"I just want to help them win again, that is my main goal," said Arnott, who will play for new coach John MacLean this season.
Arnott played with the Stars through the 2005-06 season before signing with Nashville as a free agent. He has 383 goals and 490 assists in 1,099 career games over 16 seasons.
Halischuk, 22, had one goal in 20 games with the Devils last season.
06-21-2010, 10:31 AM
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Oh neato...Toews will be the cover for NHL 11. Buying this one.
06-21-2010, 10:48 AM
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06-21-2010, 10:49 AM
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Sportsnet.ca's mock draft: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2010/...hl_mock_draft/
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Yummy, PM me your e-mail address. I'll send you the digital issue of The Hockey News from the Blackhawks Stanley Cup victory. Johnny Toews is on the cover holding the Stanley Cup.
06-22-2010, 10:24 AM
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06-22-2010, 02:03 PM
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Bruins Trade Wideman, First Round Pick to Panthers for Horton, Campbell...
No, not Toronto's gift pick...it's the 15th overall selection.
Story here: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=325375
Story here: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=325375
06-22-2010, 02:04 PM
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Quinn Steps Down as Head Coach of Oilers...
06-22-2010, 02:04 PM
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06-22-2010, 03:22 PM
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Cooke Re-Signs with Penguins... Story here: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=325364
goncharNiedermayer Retires Story here: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=325372
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06-22-2010, 04:00 PM
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^ There are rumors that the Pens are going to trade Gonchar's negotiating rights...
06-23-2010, 08:28 PM
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Hawks Trade Byfuglien, Sopel, Eager, and Aliu to Thrashers...
Dustin Byfuglien, one of the breakout players for the Stanley Cup-winning Blackhawks last season, is in the process of being traded to the Thrashers, pending league approval.
Byfuglien, along with Brent Sopel, Ben Eager and Akim Aliu, will be headed to Atlanta in exchange for the 24th overall pick at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, the 54th pick, Marty Reasoner and Jeremy Morin.
The picks that Chicago get in the deal were acquired by Atlanta in the trade that sent Ilya Kovalchuk to New Jersey last February.
The only hold-up on trade call appears to be tied to waiting for league personnel to land in Los Angeles. After that, the trade should be made official.
Byfuglien, 25, had 17 goals and 17 assists in 82 games with the Hawks last season.
At 6'4, 257 pounds, the Minnesota native will bring his thunderous size and strength to the struggling Thrashers franchise.
Byfuglien was originally selected 245th overall by the Blackhawks in the eighth round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
It is believed that the Thrashers would exceed the NHL's 50 contract limit with this trade and would need to offload a contract before the trade can be approved.
More details to follow.
Byfuglien, along with Brent Sopel, Ben Eager and Akim Aliu, will be headed to Atlanta in exchange for the 24th overall pick at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, the 54th pick, Marty Reasoner and Jeremy Morin.
The picks that Chicago get in the deal were acquired by Atlanta in the trade that sent Ilya Kovalchuk to New Jersey last February.
The only hold-up on trade call appears to be tied to waiting for league personnel to land in Los Angeles. After that, the trade should be made official.
Byfuglien, 25, had 17 goals and 17 assists in 82 games with the Hawks last season.
At 6'4, 257 pounds, the Minnesota native will bring his thunderous size and strength to the struggling Thrashers franchise.
Byfuglien was originally selected 245th overall by the Blackhawks in the eighth round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
It is believed that the Thrashers would exceed the NHL's 50 contract limit with this trade and would need to offload a contract before the trade can be approved.
More details to follow.
06-23-2010, 08:28 PM
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Okay, with Huet's contract gone too, I'm assuming Versteeg and Sharp can be kept now. 
But, Byfuglien...? Oof.
But, Byfuglien...? Oof.
06-23-2010, 08:30 PM
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And 
@ Keith for winning the Norris...
Just the way it should be.
@ Keith for winning the Norris...Just the way it should be.
06-24-2010, 12:09 AM
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I'm bummed about the Blackhawks letting Big Buf go.....
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The Hockey News thinks that the Blackhawks did well with this trade.....
Byfuglien trade is a shrewd move for Blackhawks
Dustin Byfuglien was a force in the playoffs for the Blackhawks, but became a salary cap casualty Wednesday. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ryan Kennedy
2010-06-23 18:25:00
The Chicago Blackhawks knew trades were inevitable after their Stanley Cup triumph, but in putting together a blockbuster deal with Atlanta, they're certainly not playing salary cap victims.
Playoff hero Dustin Byfuglien and his $3 million per season contract is heading to the Thrashers along with veteran defenseman Brent Sopel, prospect power forward Akim Aliu and enforcer Ben Eager in exchange for the two draft picks Atlanta acquired from New Jersey in the Ilya Kovalchuk deal, veteran center Marty Reasoner and prospect sniper Jeremy Morin.
At first blush, this is a master stroke for Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman, who found himself right up against next season's salary cap already, despite having many roster spots to fill. In acquiring first and second round draft picks and Morin from Atlanta, Chicago takes on no salary cap space for next year. Morin just completed his first season in the Ontario League with the Kitchener Rangers and wouldn't suffer by returning for another successful campaign. Reasoner, who makes $1.15 million next year before becoming a UFA, is a fourth-line option for the Hawks.
If there is one concern for Atlanta fans in this deal, it's that Byfuglien has never scored more than 36 points in the regular season. The big-bodied winger was a force in Chicago's run to the Cup, parking himself in front of enraged goalkeepers and throwing his weight around the rink to tremendous effect. Getting him to play like that for 82 games is the challenge for Atlanta's next coach.
In Sopel, Atlanta gets a sturdy blueliner who is great at killing penalties. His $3.5 million salary was also a big motivator for Chicago moving him. Aliu, most famous for fighting then-teammate Steve Downie at a Windsor Spitfires practice after a hazing incident in junior hockey, has struggled as a pro. He even spent time in the ECHL this year after failing to produce with Rockford of the American League. But his size (6-foot-3, 205 pounds) still makes him a tantalizing asset. Eager gives the Thrashers some much-needed toughness.
Byfuglien trade is a shrewd move for Blackhawks
Dustin Byfuglien was a force in the playoffs for the Blackhawks, but became a salary cap casualty Wednesday. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ryan Kennedy
2010-06-23 18:25:00
The Chicago Blackhawks knew trades were inevitable after their Stanley Cup triumph, but in putting together a blockbuster deal with Atlanta, they're certainly not playing salary cap victims.
Playoff hero Dustin Byfuglien and his $3 million per season contract is heading to the Thrashers along with veteran defenseman Brent Sopel, prospect power forward Akim Aliu and enforcer Ben Eager in exchange for the two draft picks Atlanta acquired from New Jersey in the Ilya Kovalchuk deal, veteran center Marty Reasoner and prospect sniper Jeremy Morin.
At first blush, this is a master stroke for Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman, who found himself right up against next season's salary cap already, despite having many roster spots to fill. In acquiring first and second round draft picks and Morin from Atlanta, Chicago takes on no salary cap space for next year. Morin just completed his first season in the Ontario League with the Kitchener Rangers and wouldn't suffer by returning for another successful campaign. Reasoner, who makes $1.15 million next year before becoming a UFA, is a fourth-line option for the Hawks.
If there is one concern for Atlanta fans in this deal, it's that Byfuglien has never scored more than 36 points in the regular season. The big-bodied winger was a force in Chicago's run to the Cup, parking himself in front of enraged goalkeepers and throwing his weight around the rink to tremendous effect. Getting him to play like that for 82 games is the challenge for Atlanta's next coach.
In Sopel, Atlanta gets a sturdy blueliner who is great at killing penalties. His $3.5 million salary was also a big motivator for Chicago moving him. Aliu, most famous for fighting then-teammate Steve Downie at a Windsor Spitfires practice after a hazing incident in junior hockey, has struggled as a pro. He even spent time in the ECHL this year after failing to produce with Rockford of the American League. But his size (6-foot-3, 205 pounds) still makes him a tantalizing asset. Eager gives the Thrashers some much-needed toughness.
06-24-2010, 09:16 AM
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And again, the least likely of trades occurs too...there was not a really a peep that Big Buff was going to go. Always was about Steeger...
Heck, even Sassone who is the beat writer didn't sniff that out.
Gonna miss the guy but then again, who knows what you're gonna get with Buff esp. on most nights. Then again, do I really care if he coasts against the Oilers in mid-February...? He brought it in the playoffs...and that's what matters.
Heck, even Sassone who is the beat writer didn't sniff that out.
Gonna miss the guy but then again, who knows what you're gonna get with Buff esp. on most nights. Then again, do I really care if he coasts against the Oilers in mid-February...? He brought it in the playoffs...and that's what matters.
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NHL Hockey Could Be Key To 3D HDTV Success For ESPN
By: Jerry Del Colliano- Reviewer's System
Category:3D HDTV, Feature News Stories, News
Resources & Links:View Jerry Del Colliano's Reviews
June 21, 2010
3D has the enthusiastic support of every video manufacturer in the world right now but is in desperate need of a killer application to become a consumer electronics success the likes of DVD-Video, satellite TV or HDTV. With HDTV it was sports that drove the content side of the format's success and 3D is looking at the same roadmap for success. At Sony's gracious launch of 3D, they highlighted their relationship with ESPN who just began broadcasting 3D programming on a dedicated channel for the World Cup Soccer matches. So for people with a 3D set and a feed from the likes of DirecTV, Comcast and/or AT&T U-verse - you can get an early look at what the video companies are betting will be the future of television. ESPN and Sony have more content coming, including the MLB Home Run Derby and college football. They were showing content from this year's Master's golf tournament as well. For 3D to be successful they have to overcome many issues but more important that the tech issues, the service provider issues, and issues with the 3D glasses is the lack of content - and sports is the easiest, cheapest, most popular solution.
In the early days of HDTV when Discovery Channel had one of the first HD channels on the dial - there just wasn't that much content to watch. ESPN will have the same problem as early adopter consumers will want to show off their new toys to anyone willing to strap on some active glasses. Respectfully, college football is a good start, but for 3D to be truly successful they are going to need a consistent sporting draw night in and night out. That draw is likely sitting there waiting for a phone call - it's the NHL. ESPN used to have a pretty good relationship with professional hockey - that is until the sport imploded over a labor dispute that resulted in a lost season and a lockout in 2004-05. Coming out of the lockout, ESPN couldn't see the value in the sport as its ratings had dropped and it lacked superstars, thus forcing the NHL into a TV deal with NBC and Comcast's Versus network. Today NBC doesn't really broadcast NHL games unless it's the playoffs and on weekends and Comcast had Versus pulled from DirecTV for nearly the entire year. To say that the NHL's television deal is a stinker is being a bit too polite. Ask any hockey fan about how few games are shown in HD on the NHL Center Ice plan or how the Versus-DirecTV ego battle effected their fandom and they will beg you for an ESPN deal.
Hockey is a more attractive sport for ESPN today as they do have star power in the league that didn't exist five years ago. Names like Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin and Pronger make for good story lines. The Flyers-Blackhawks Stanley Cup got good ratings that beat out the NBA Finals in Philly and Chicago. Additionally, US Olympic hockey nearly won a Gold in Vancouver but more importantly - hockey viewers always have represented a small but more affluent viewer than the traditional sports fan. They have the money and interest to follow the sport in 3D if there were enough games to watch. ESPN didn't need hockey with the emergence of newly popular sports like X-Games and NASCAR but now they have new needs thanks to 3D. ESPN could use the volumes of content that hockey can bring to the table, especially with ESPN3 online content, ESPN2 running fishing shows and ESPN 3D starving for unique, meaningful content.
NHL Commissioner, Gary Bettman, would not hang up on ESPN if they came calling just as the NBC-Comcast deal is coming to an end. Bettman needs to improve the exposure and image of the sport in the United States badly, which includes more than a passing reference on the 6:00 PM SportsCenter. They could potentially keep Versus as a partner, but ESPN has proven with Monday Night Football that they can draw in a network-like audience and if the NHL became enough of a draw, what would preclude them from putting, say, the Stanley Cup on ABC? The NHL's last contract was somewhat of a commission deal and if Bettman bet correctly - he could get both more upfront money for the players (nice little chip going into a CBA) as well as the potential for more money if the sport produced in the ratings. More established sports are not going to be as willing to do a "deal on the come" as the NHL will, especially if they can get a conduit to more viewers like ESPN offers.
Both ESPN and the NHL have mutual needs for a meaningful partnership going forward that could help lay the groundwork for 3D content that could be sticky for a niche audience (as compared to other sports like football and baseball) but could also be a building block for ESPN to bring other partners into the fold.
NHL Hockey Could Be Key To 3D HDTV Success For ESPN
By: Jerry Del Colliano- Reviewer's System
Category:3D HDTV, Feature News Stories, News
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June 21, 2010
3D has the enthusiastic support of every video manufacturer in the world right now but is in desperate need of a killer application to become a consumer electronics success the likes of DVD-Video, satellite TV or HDTV. With HDTV it was sports that drove the content side of the format's success and 3D is looking at the same roadmap for success. At Sony's gracious launch of 3D, they highlighted their relationship with ESPN who just began broadcasting 3D programming on a dedicated channel for the World Cup Soccer matches. So for people with a 3D set and a feed from the likes of DirecTV, Comcast and/or AT&T U-verse - you can get an early look at what the video companies are betting will be the future of television. ESPN and Sony have more content coming, including the MLB Home Run Derby and college football. They were showing content from this year's Master's golf tournament as well. For 3D to be successful they have to overcome many issues but more important that the tech issues, the service provider issues, and issues with the 3D glasses is the lack of content - and sports is the easiest, cheapest, most popular solution.
In the early days of HDTV when Discovery Channel had one of the first HD channels on the dial - there just wasn't that much content to watch. ESPN will have the same problem as early adopter consumers will want to show off their new toys to anyone willing to strap on some active glasses. Respectfully, college football is a good start, but for 3D to be truly successful they are going to need a consistent sporting draw night in and night out. That draw is likely sitting there waiting for a phone call - it's the NHL. ESPN used to have a pretty good relationship with professional hockey - that is until the sport imploded over a labor dispute that resulted in a lost season and a lockout in 2004-05. Coming out of the lockout, ESPN couldn't see the value in the sport as its ratings had dropped and it lacked superstars, thus forcing the NHL into a TV deal with NBC and Comcast's Versus network. Today NBC doesn't really broadcast NHL games unless it's the playoffs and on weekends and Comcast had Versus pulled from DirecTV for nearly the entire year. To say that the NHL's television deal is a stinker is being a bit too polite. Ask any hockey fan about how few games are shown in HD on the NHL Center Ice plan or how the Versus-DirecTV ego battle effected their fandom and they will beg you for an ESPN deal.
Hockey is a more attractive sport for ESPN today as they do have star power in the league that didn't exist five years ago. Names like Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin and Pronger make for good story lines. The Flyers-Blackhawks Stanley Cup got good ratings that beat out the NBA Finals in Philly and Chicago. Additionally, US Olympic hockey nearly won a Gold in Vancouver but more importantly - hockey viewers always have represented a small but more affluent viewer than the traditional sports fan. They have the money and interest to follow the sport in 3D if there were enough games to watch. ESPN didn't need hockey with the emergence of newly popular sports like X-Games and NASCAR but now they have new needs thanks to 3D. ESPN could use the volumes of content that hockey can bring to the table, especially with ESPN3 online content, ESPN2 running fishing shows and ESPN 3D starving for unique, meaningful content.
NHL Commissioner, Gary Bettman, would not hang up on ESPN if they came calling just as the NBC-Comcast deal is coming to an end. Bettman needs to improve the exposure and image of the sport in the United States badly, which includes more than a passing reference on the 6:00 PM SportsCenter. They could potentially keep Versus as a partner, but ESPN has proven with Monday Night Football that they can draw in a network-like audience and if the NHL became enough of a draw, what would preclude them from putting, say, the Stanley Cup on ABC? The NHL's last contract was somewhat of a commission deal and if Bettman bet correctly - he could get both more upfront money for the players (nice little chip going into a CBA) as well as the potential for more money if the sport produced in the ratings. More established sports are not going to be as willing to do a "deal on the come" as the NHL will, especially if they can get a conduit to more viewers like ESPN offers.
Both ESPN and the NHL have mutual needs for a meaningful partnership going forward that could help lay the groundwork for 3D content that could be sticky for a niche audience (as compared to other sports like football and baseball) but could also be a building block for ESPN to bring other partners into the fold.
06-24-2010, 10:18 AM
The sizzle in the Steak
Do not want 3D.
06-24-2010, 10:21 AM
The sizzle in the Steak
This means when Doughty is signed long-term it will be at least 1-3 million cheaper....because he was NOT a Norris winner.
06-24-2010, 10:28 AM
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Still think Bryzgalov should've won the Vezina (
@ Kennedy calling it the Venzeena)...
@ Kennedy calling it the Venzeena)...
06-24-2010, 10:30 AM
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Although, gotta give Tippett the quote of the night:
"Normally this is where the winner would thank his owner, but I don't think I know all 29 of mine."
"Normally this is where the winner would thank his owner, but I don't think I know all 29 of mine."
06-24-2010, 10:35 AM
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ That's great....yet sad....yet funny.
06-24-2010, 10:40 AM
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The skit with Getzlaf and "Silver" Ryan was great too...I wonder if Ryan will be called Silver for the rest of his career...? 
06-24-2010, 11:09 AM
on 3D Hockey and it going back to ESPN
06-24-2010, 11:30 AM
chips and smokes, lets go
I don't know about this new style NHL awards. It was better than last year's Def Leopard and the upside down Stanley Cup but they want to turn it into some type of music awards style thing. Music performances by bands I've never heard of or the Geico caveman are not the reasons I'm watching. And then they cut the acceptance speeches short because of it. Let the guys speak.
They turned the "wrap it up" music on Keith and he went on for another few minutes it seemed. Then Sedin, who will probably never win another Hart, has to rush through his acceptance because they ran out of time.
They turned the "wrap it up" music on Keith and he went on for another few minutes it seemed. Then Sedin, who will probably never win another Hart, has to rush through his acceptance because they ran out of time.
06-24-2010, 11:53 AM
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Sharks Re-Sign Marleau and Pavelski
Well, here comes the feeding frenzy for Kovy with Marleau off the market...
From TSN: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=325564
From TSN: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=325564