Versus, NBC still love the 'Hawks

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They lost a lot of high quality role players, but that's what they were. Role players. As much as I liked guys like Versteeg, Byfuglien, Madden, Niemi and Eager, they weren't the stars of the team. Every team needs quality role guys, and they lost some good ones, but it's not like they lost Kane, Toews, Seabrook, Hossa, Keith or Sharp. They'll be back next year and very capable of defending the Cup.

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Originally posted 08:28 AM ET  08.26 by Shop smart; shop S-Mart

I come here to look for everyone's Burkie avatar and all I get is @#$#$@# spam!!!! FN interns, get rid of these guys!!

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Versus will televise 78 regular season games this year. Which won't mean much if Versus doesn't get into more homes.

This is how you grow the NHL - show the same 3 teams over and over and over again.

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Originally posted 09:19 AM ET  08.26 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

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Originally posted 10:02 AM ET  08.26 by Nard Dog

This is how you grow the NHL - show the same 3 teams over and over and over again.

They're gonna show three this year? Seriously, you're right. I think Versus only gets to about 14 homes anyway. I don't know what the answer may be but the NHL certainly doesn't even try to get strong national, even regional, coverage.

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Originally posted 10:02 AM ET  08.26 by Nard Dog

This is how you grow the NHL - show the same 3 teams over and over and over again.

LOL! Well, they will have good ratings in at least those 3 markets.

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Originally posted 10:15 AM ET  08.26 by Slapshot

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Originally posted 10:18 AM ET  08.26 by Slapshot

They're gonna show three this year? Seriously, you're right. I think Versus only gets to about 14 homes anyway. I don't know what the answer may be but the NHL certainly doesn't even try to get strong national, even regional, coverage.

Well they need to show a lot of Pittsburgh right, and when Pitt plays Washington, well they have to show that right. So we are at 3 teams. If you are in the Northeast though, don't worry we will see 22 games of either the Rangers or Flyers too. Even when the Rangers are in 11th place with 5 games to go.

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Originally posted 08:45 AM ET  08.26 by Canuck eh?

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Does Versus even know there are teams west of Chicago?? Sure wouldn't to air a few western games in Mountain/Pacific prime time.... Wait, that makes too much sense.... five for thinking.

Wouldn't HURT to air.... brain got ahead of fingers...

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Originally posted 01:40 PM ET  08.26 by Mozart

Does Versus even know there are teams west of Chicago?? Sure wouldn't to air a few western games in Mountain/Pacific prime time.... Wait, that makes too much sense.... five for thinking.

Versus is a bandwagon jumper. If they show a game Center Ice blacks it out

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Originally posted 01:40 PM ET  08.26 by Mozart

Does Versus even know there are teams west of Chicago?? Sure wouldn't to air a few western games in Mountain/Pacific prime time.... Wait, that makes too much sense.... five for thinking.

LOL..............you're on the money. I see very little of the Western Conference teams (except during play-offs). I think it might surprise a few folks by the number of viewers those games might attract. Sure couldn't hurt to give 'em a try.

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Originally posted 11:43 AM ET  08.26 by Nard Dog

Well they need to show a lot of Pittsburgh right, and when Pitt plays Washington, well they have to show that right. So we are at 3 teams. If you are in the Northeast though, don't worry we will see 22 games of either the Rangers or Flyers too. Even when the Rangers are in 11th place with 5 games to go.

HAHAHAHA!! And then you'll get to see your devils in 2 place in conference with 3 games to go. And your they're on your couch saying," Come on Marty!! you can beat Henrik Lundqvist, Oh!! No you Can't!!!

I don't know why we still have to go w vs- NHL let's get back on espn or something everyone can see- how bout showing games on your own network channel for free? I don't mind vs as long as they are on the same page w direct tv- I don't want another early blackout like last year.

Last year was an interesting year, lots of suprises, versus might not want to dote on one team.