Those of us in the states, specifically in the northeast, region doesn't seem to matter regardless.. appear to not be receiving the opening night games that are only aired on CBC. I just skipped ahead in my directv guide to october 1st, (the damn nhl center ice channels aren't even there yet) and the NHL network, which will normally air the CBC feeds on a Saturday nite, are not showing the games.
Can this really be happening? I feel sorry for those who couldn't afford to pick up their local cable provider to at least get Versus. In this scenario it appears that Directv subscribers will not be seeing ANY hockey at all opening nite. What a **** show.
Actually, I will watch the Wings on opening night just fine.
People seem to forget that VS only shows 1 game at a time, they only have 1 channel, unlike ESPN could do.
That said, then majority of the time your teams hockey game will be on your RSN.
Fox Sports has most of the games.
for example, the Wings may play on VS 3-4 times all year, the rest will be on FS Detroit.
Yes, I will see the Wings on FSN Detroit ..... until the playoffs VS is no needed in this area.