NHL 2021: I Pledge Allegiance to Gritty

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Sounds like NBC is out and Turner (via TNT) is in.

The greatest sport; the worst-run major professional sports league

[Jimjamesak]

The greatest sport; the worst-run major professional sports league

Eh, NBC is going nowhere quickly. Shelving NBCSN, and they’re facing competition from ESPN and CBS for their PL coverage too. Any deal with NBC was gonna mean lots of games on Peacock. Given their NBA coverage, Turner isn’t a bad place to be at, especially at the price that’s being thrown around.

[aparch]

Sounds like NBC is out and Turner (via TNT) is in.

For next year's package? I thought ESPN was announced as having the national contract. Did they split it into two ala MLB and TBS/ESPN/FOX?

[Jimjamesak]

For next year's package? I thought ESPN was announced as having the national contract. Did they split it into two ala MLB and TBS/ESPN/FOX?

Yeah they split it.

[Spartanforlife4]

Sounds like CBS is not part of the Turner deal, which means at the moment the Stanley Cup Final will only be on network TV (ABC) every other year.

Also seeing HBO Max is involved on the Turner side.

[Spartanforlife4]

Playoffs on TBS and TNT
76 regular season games and the Winter Classic
Live streaming on HBO Max

https://twitter.com/richarddeitsch/s...161012740?s=21

[Jimjamesak]

Playoffs on TBS and TNT
76 regular season games and the Winter Classic
Live streaming on HBO Max

https://twitter.com/richarddeitsch/s...161012740?s=21

The HBO Max part is a huge deal.

[Jimjamesak]

So here’s the question: Turner wants a format similar to their NBA coverage (not a bad idea, Inside The NBA is great), but who has enough personality in the hockey world to be “fun”?

[Kepler]

So here’s the question: Turner wants a format similar to their NBA coverage (not a bad idea, Inside The NBA is great), but who has enough personality in the hockey world to be “fun”?

Is the alcoholic dude from the Black Hawks still alive?

[Jimjamesak]

Is the alcoholic dude from the Black Hawks still alive?

Which one?

[Jimjamesak]

I saw a suggestion of Patrick Roy, which I totally approve of even if it’s just this line.

[Slap Shot]

So here’s the question: Turner wants a format similar to their NBA coverage (not a bad idea, Inside The NBA is great), but who has enough personality in the hockey world to be “fun”?

Ryan Carter for one. Which 2 dudes promote vodka? They might still be playing though.

[RaceBoarder]

John Scott =0P

[Kepler]

Which one?

The charismatic one, obviously. :-)

Kane, maybe? I can't remember that far back.

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I saw a suggestion of Patrick Roy, which I totally approve of even if it’s just this line.

I love this idea, but I don't think he's a media guy.