nhl close to a cable deal with comcast

[korsjs]

it is said the nhl and comcast are close to aggrement on a deal which would have games on the outdoor life channel.

 

[jollygrunt]

So then they're not gonna be on ESPN at all anymore?

 

[Sean Mota]

http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?p=588179#post588179

Deal with Comcast is already done.

 

[Jimbo]

What are they going to do for the 98 % of the contry that does not get Comcast.
Boy the Outdoor network is definatly another channel most people don't get.

I would not be suprised to see either ESPN step up to the plate and help out and or a network such as NBC, down the road.(this year)

Jimbo

 

[korsjs]

espn has the right to match the offer.

 

[korsjs]

reports now are that espn WILL match the offer.

 

[cwalter428]

Looks like no NHL on ESPN.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=2137098

 

[wingsfan]

The Associated Press has reported that the NHL will be televised on OLN for at least the next 2 years. The deal with Comcast has been signed and already approved by the Board of Governors.

 

[wingsfan]

From the AP

"OLN, best known for providing live coverage of the Tour de France, will show between 58 and 78 regular-season games, as well as conference quarterfinals and the entire conference finals - with the exception of some weekend windows that could move games to NBC in both playoff rounds.

OLN will show Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup finals before NBC takes over for the remainder of the series."