Maybe I'm incorrect on the details, but directv giving people free center ice in exchange for dropping versus probably works out financially in directv's favor.
They dont have to pay comcast for versus, and they probably paid a one time fee to the NHL to carry center ice, not a per subscriber fee.
Of course, if you wanted versus for other stuff, then your SOL. Of course, if directv carries that sport as a package that they pay an annual fee for, they could give that to you for free and still be financially better off.
