Comments on: Must-See TV

By: sonia

sonia — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:55:56 +0000

I was channel surfing the other day here in NYC and there was actually some Rangers programming on the MSG channel. It was nice to see. (even if it was only a little!)

By: usiel

usiel — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:35:53 +0000

Cox Cable in Fairfax County drives me crazy not carrying CSNHD that carries most of the Capitals and Wizards games. I know its a Comcast channel but come on. Come on Ted make a call the Cox Cable Execs….

By: Meza

Meza — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:52:21 +0000

One way to disperse the NHL Channel is to make it part of NHL Center Ice. As a former DirecTV employee the NBA channel is part of the NBA package that DircTV offers or you can buy it as a stand alone channel. It would not cost much for TSN to allow DirecTV, DISH, or cable to be a feeder of the channel in the US and as viewership grows so do the cofers of the TV station.

By: odessa steps

odessa steps — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:56:34 +0000

Sadly, given the NHL’s public image right now, I wonder if how many of the major carriers would want to pick up an NHL channel.
And knowing the league the way we do, I can see Bettman doing something stupid, like demanding an NFL Network level fee that carriers would bulk at paying.
I just wish DirecTV would add the CBC. That would make hockey fans’ lives so very much better.

By: pucksandbooks

pucksandbooks — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:52:19 +0000

These consumer experiences are illuminating and helpful. Thanks for sharing.

By: SpartyCuse

SpartyCuse — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:40:11 +0000

I’ve had DirecTV for 2.5 years now, and I love it. Their service is great, and Ive never really had any problems. Once and a while, when it rains super super hard, I get a bad signal for a few mins. But thats it.
The selection of channels is great, sports are great, and they usually have the new channels before cable. If its a choice among providers, go with DirecTV.
Plus, I have basically every progamming package (all the main channels, plus lots of the sports packages), and if I call with any little problem, they throw money at me. $5 off for 5 months. $10 for 12 months. They do everything they can to make the customer happy.

By: Gustafsson

Gustafsson — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:33:03 +0000

I have Verizon FIOS as well and the internet service is rock solid. I’m also interested in getting TV from them as they have many more HD options. I’ve told them I’ll sign up for TV tomorrow, if they get the Centre Ice package today. Until then, we’re sticking with DirecTV.

By: Strikeman

Strikeman — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:30:06 +0000

I think as technology progresses that there will be less dependence on traditional TV. The internet is the medium of the future, I wouldn’t mind watching games on my computer if the quality was good enough.
I also have been looking at other providers for TV, Verizon FIOS is in my area and they have a TV service. The only problem is that they don’t have the NHL center ice package, its dumb that certain companies control who gets to see NHL games.

By: maruk

maruk — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:04:29 +0000

If you want it done right, do it yourself. The it being promotion of the league and all it has to offer. I agree with every word.
On the other hand, if you want it done right, you probably shouldn’t ask Bettman & Co.