Possible Carriage Dispute Time Warner vs. MSG, MSG+ Buffalo

[dan188]

Can't wait to see how this plays out since the atorny general is getting involved.

[Islandguy43]

Wow we get to watch the Sabres get blown out tonight on NBS Sportsnet.

[Islandguy43]

Still no progress seen at all.


MSG Remains Dark on Time Warner Cable as Negotiating Stalemate Continues - 2012-02-03 22:57:50 | Multichannel News

[pr92]

MSG to allow Channel 2 to air Sabres game - Sabres & NHL - The Buffalo News

Looks like one game will be on WGRZ this week, for whatever that's worth. Expect to be bombarded with "Switch to DirecTV" ads. :/

[dan188]

how can switching providers be the fix if this could happen to any pay tv provider when a carriage contract is up for insert channel here

[Islandguy43]

MSG to allow Channel 2 to air Sabres game - Sabres & NHL - The Buffalo News

Looks like one game will be on WGRZ this week, for whatever that's worth. Expect to be bombarded with "Switch to DirecTV" ads. :/

Looks like the Sabres and MSG are attempting to put the pressure on TWC to come back to the table and bargain faithfully. I am beginning to wonder if TWC even cares about getting a deal or just their bottom line. Afterall they weren't too cheap to buy the Lakers Broadcast Rights for a reported 2-3 billion over 20 years. I am stuck with them right now because of my NHL Center Ice package; but come May I won't be. It will be interesting to see if they begin to bargain with the NFL Network, whereas the will have a slate of 15 games this fall on Thursday Nights. I can't see me staying with them without MSG and the NFL Network even though they can blackmail you with their stand alone Internet access fees.

[antimoz]

Beautiful strategy.....a "see what you are missing" game. Im betting MSG paid for the airtime.

[Islandguy43]

Beautiful strategy.....a "see what you are missing" game. Im betting MSG paid for the airtime.

Hey I am all for it. Put the Sabres on 2.1 or 2.2 OTA and I will be thrilled.

[antimoz]

Hey I am all for it. Put the Sabres on 2.1 or 2.2 OTA and I will be thrilled.

This is a great idea. In years past the biggest challenge for the local network affiliates carrying the games OTA was the restrictions placed on them by the networks to carry their prime time offerings. Having the secondary digital channels available gives the locals much more flexibility and give them some reach into Southern Ontario. Plus the PQ would be much better than the compressed TWC feed we (used to) have and provide a "free" HD viewing option for DN customers.

[david_jr]

WFAN host Mike Francessa to interview rep from MSG regarding this dispute. Today at 5:30. Had TWC on at 4:00 today, MSG to respond. TWC rep claimed MSG offered 6.5 % increase in December, verbal agreement then MSG renegged and demanded 53% increase.


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