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Originally Posted by cityfan247
absolutely mate -god knows what the NHL were thinking. If they were hoping to widen its appeal in the UK it could not have done a worse job.
hopefully when the deal is due for renewal we shall see it on Sky or BT Sports/ESPN (or even channel 5? as in days gone by).
Premier Sports couldnt have paid that much surely. Between them Sky/BT/ESPN show all the other major North American Sports MLB,NFL,NBA, NCAA,MLS even Indy/Nascar/Lacrosse. ESPN even show AHL hockey last season (go Marlies!) You would think they would like to show it and the NHL would like to get is product to as many viewers/fans as possible.
I also think NHL more than any other sport needs to be shown in HD- the
difference is quite striking.
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I remember emailing the NHL, The commissioner, the Company selling the rights about there poor decision and the repercussion for the NH L in the UK. I did not get a reply from anyone , just shows how poorly the NH L is actually run. Imo.
I like you can only hope they come to there senses and ensure more people can watch on tv in HD which is essential with pucks flying at 100mph.