CBC TSN NBC playoff scheduling thread

CBC and TSN schedules will be determined via draft as follows:

CBC
CBC
Tsn
CBC
Tsn
CBC
Tsn
Tsn

CBC will be taking Vancouver and Ottawa as their first 2 picks. Pittsburgh and Philly are extremely likely to play, so I doubt tsn takes anything else for pick #3. CBC will get a pretty good matchup for #4, it could be Wash NYr or possibly chi-det. Since they only have one main channel, cbc are hoping Vancouver plays San Jose or la. They would likely avoid taking st Louis-Dallas If it occurs because of start times.

NBC's schedule:

April 14, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 15, 12 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 15, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 21, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 22, 12 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 22, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal

It looks like they could hit the jackpot in the first round. You could see pitts Philly, wash NYr, and possibly chi det. New this year are doubleheaders. You could see Detroit or Chicago in the late slot.

Nbcsports- if there are hockey games been played, they will apparently be showing it.

90% sure that Ottawa will be getting the Crosby bump from CBC.

Yeah, you nailed it. The first three series to be picked are given with TSN taking PIT-PHI.

Also, look for TSN to take NYR-WSH series if they can.

90% sure that Ottawa will be getting the Crosby bump from CBC.

I wouldn't be shocked if that happened, but defending stanley cup champions (Bruins have a large following in Eastern Canada) vs. a Canadian team, I'd think CBC would take that.

I wouldn't be shocked if that happened, but defending stanley cup champions (Bruins have a large following in Eastern Canada) vs. a Canadian team, I'd think CBC would take that.

Hadn't looked at that side of the standings in a long while (for obvious reasons :laugh:) Didn't even think of a possible Bruins-Sens matchup.

If that were to come to pass, you're right, CBC would be all over it.

I wouldn't be surprised if TSNs first pick was NYR-WSH

I wouldn't be surprised if TSNs first pick was NYR-WSH

Over Crosby and Malkin vs. the Flyers? Not a chance.

Over Crosby and Malkin vs. the Flyers? Not a chance.

TSN loves Ovi and the Caps

They also seem to like NYR quite a bit

I wouldn't be shocked if that happened, but defending stanley cup champions (Bruins have a large following in Eastern Canada) vs. a Canadian team, I'd think CBC would take that.

This. I don't think Crosby bumps a Canadian team vs. the defending champs.

90% sure that Ottawa will be getting the Crosby bump from CBC.

I would be pissed. I don't have cable, so I love it when the games are on CBC, so I can catch them in HD with my antenna.

I think CBC would be obliged to take Ottawa. They are funded by Canadian taxpayers and they could get a lot of heat for passing up a Canadian team. As far as business decisions go, they should take Crosby and not let a competitor get the best matchup.

90% sure that Ottawa will be getting the Crosby bump from CBC.

90% is about right. If they're taking Penguins, they're signing up for afternoon weekend games. If that's the case, CBC is either conceding to TSN, or they'll push to get Vancouver on earlier.

NBC's schedule:

April 14, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 15, 12 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 15, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 21, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 22, 12 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 22, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal

It looks like they could hit the jackpot in the first round. You could see pitts Philly, wash NYr, and possibly chi det. New this year are doubleheaders. You could see Detroit or Chicago in the late slot.

Nbcsports- if there are hockey games been played, they will apparently be showing it.

I have tickets to what would be game 6 assuming the Hawks don't get up to 4th. The Hawks can't play a home game on the 21st, the Bulls are home, so I'm assuming that game will be that Sunday. Hoping it's an evening game as I'm coming back from out of town that day, but 2 central could work.

CBC and TSN schedules will be determined via draft as follows:

CBC
CBC
Tsn
CBC
Tsn
CBC
Tsn
Tsn

CBC will be taking Vancouver and Ottawa as their first 2 picks. Pittsburgh and Philly are extremely likely to play, so I doubt tsn takes anything else for pick #3. CBC will get a pretty good matchup for #4, it could be Wash NYr or possibly chi-det. Since they only have one main channel, cbc are hoping Vancouver plays San Jose or la. They would likely avoid taking st Louis-Dallas If it occurs because of start times.

NBC's schedule:

April 14, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 15, 12 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 15, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 21, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 22, 12 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 22, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal

It looks like they could hit the jackpot in the first round. You could see pitts Philly, wash NYr, and possibly chi det. New this year are doubleheaders. You could see Detroit or Chicago in the late slot.

Nbcsports- if there are hockey games been played, they will apparently be showing it.

To add to the last line, if there are additional games (round 1 there will be), CNBCand NHL Network will be picking those games up

Canadian playoff teams will get preference to Crosby.
As much as us Ottawa fans malign our treatment by CBC, I can't recall a time when we were ever passed up in favour of a US team.

Also, because NBC would get timing preference on game starts - Pens games would cause there to be no 7pm Saturday game which hurts HNIC ratings significantly, even if there is no Montreal or Toronto to go in that slot. Not to mention the viewer displeasure to see afternoon Saturday games and nothing in the evening (or worse when it is no Saturday game period, and Sunday afternoon instead).

Playoff mock draft imo

CBC: Vancouver vs 8th in West
CBC: Boston vs Ottawa
TSN: Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia
CBC: New York vs Washington/Buffalo
TSN: Nashville vs Detroit (or whatever 4/5 is in the West)
CBC: Pacific winner vs Chicago
TSN: St. Louis vs 7th in West
TSN: New Jersey vs Florida

Poor TSN :(

I could also see TSN taking Pacific winner/6th seed in the five hole because otherwise they'll have no late games for the first couple nights which means a ton of schedule congestion

Playoff mock draft imo

CBC: Vancouver vs 8th in West
CBC: Boston vs Ottawa
TSN: Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia
CBC: New York vs Washington/Buffalo
TSN: Nashville vs Detroit (or whatever 4/5 is in the West)
CBC: Los Angeles vs Chicago
TSN: St. Louis vs 7th in West
TSN: New Jersey vs Florida

Poor TSN :(

If it's NYR/WSH - I see CBC taking the Detroit matchup considering CBC is available in MI, not to mention the fanbase in SW Ontario for the Wings.

Also, TSN would potentially select an LA matchup to have a west coast game with their second pick. (Though if NYR/WSH was available I do think they'd go with that over a west game).

i think if the panthers win the SE they will be bumped from national coverage. If we make the 8th seed and play the rangers i think we could get nbc coverage.

It would be great if CBC passed on the Canucks and TSN got them; obviously that's not going to happen, but I can dream.

CBC and TSN schedules will be determined via draft as follows:

CBC
CBC
Tsn
CBC
Tsn
CBC
Tsn
Tsn

CBC will be taking Vancouver and Ottawa as their first 2 picks. Pittsburgh and Philly are extremely likely to play, so I doubt tsn takes anything else for pick #3. CBC will get a pretty good matchup for #4, it could be Wash NYr or possibly chi-det. Since they only have one main channel, cbc are hoping Vancouver plays San Jose or la. They would likely avoid taking st Louis-Dallas If it occurs because of start times.

NBC's schedule:

April 14, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 15, 12 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 15, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 21, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 22, 12 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal
April 22, 3 p.m. ET -*Conference Quarterfinal

It looks like they could hit the jackpot in the first round. You could see pitts Philly, wash NYr, and possibly chi det. New this year are doubleheaders. You could see Detroit or Chicago in the late slot.

Nbcsports- if there are hockey games been played, they will apparently be showing it.



Why does CBC get the first two picks?:help::rant:

It would be great if CBC passed on the Canucks and TSN got them; obviously that's not going to happen, but I can dream.

I am curious why you would want this. Do you dislike announcers that are very bias in favour of your favourite team? I had to watch the games on NBC because CBC was sickening with their love of Vancouver.

Why does CBC get the first two picks?:help::rant:

Because that's the contract they got.

going by current standings only, my guess would be

CBC - Boston/Ottawa
CBC - Vancouver/San Jose
Tsn - Pittsburgh/Philadelphia
CBC - New York/Washington
Tsn - Detroit/Nashville
CBC - Los Angeles/Chicago
Tsn - St. Louis/Phoenix
Tsn - Florida/New Jersey

Detroit Nashville gets better ratings in Canada than nyr Washington.

Cbc: Boston-Ottawa
Cbc: Vancouver-8th
Tsn: Pittsburgh-Philadelphia
Cbc: Detroit-Nashville
Tsn: New York-Washington/Florida
Cbc: Los Angeles-Chicago
Tsn: Florida/Washington-New Jersey
Tsn: St Louis-Phoenix

CBC will take Vancouver - Whoever and Crosby - Whoever with there first two picks. Ottawa can't outdraw Crosby.

Yeah, you nailed it. The first three series to be picked are given with TSN taking PIT-PHI.

Also, look for TSN to take NYR-WSH series if they can.

I hope so.
Man I haven't had access to my own TV in a couple years. I'm excited to overload on playoffs.

Is the rivalry between the Penguins and Flyers as nasty as it could be? Do they actually hate each other?

I can't wait for the Rangers and Capitals rematch, but I would love for Buffalo to make it. Maybe best for the Sabres to regroup for next year.

I hope so.
Man I haven't had access to my own TV in a couple years. I'm excited to overload on playoffs.

Is the rivalry between the Penguins and Flyers as nasty as it could be? Do they actually hate each other?
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Haha. Your question just got Answered. Maybe CBC will ditch Ottawa and pick up pens flyers after what we just saw.

Wouldn't mind TSN taking the Canucks, I like their intermissions better.

CBC has a tough decision between Ottawa - Boston & Pittsburgh - Philadelphia. Boston has a good following, but so does Crosby by himself. CBC didn't pick the Habs a couple of seasons ago (Habs - Caps), which was fine because CBC blows. That year tho Sens were playing Pens so there were 3 Canadian teams in the playoffs. I think they have to pick the two Canadian teams, leaving Pens - Flyers for TSN.

CBC is taking both Canadian teams... period.

God I hope the Hawks end up on HNIC.. no TSN PLZ!

CBC has a tough decision between Ottawa - Boston & Pittsburgh - Philadelphia. Boston has a good following, but so does Crosby by himself. CBC didn't pick the Habs a couple of seasons ago (Habs - Caps), which was fine because CBC blows. That year tho Sens were playing Pens so there were 3 Canadian teams in the playoffs. I think they have to pick the two Canadian teams, leaving Pens - Flyers for TSN.

I hope it's not the Canucks, CBC hates the Canucks and it gets tiring, rather TSN getting the Canucks as they don't have a noticeable hate on for us. CBC should pick up Boston they love that team and the Pens series, they can have the Sens as their Canadian team, TSN should get a Canadian team too and seeing how there is only two Canucks to TSN by default.

I hope it's not the Canucks, CBC hates the Canucks and it gets tiring, rather TSN getting the Canucks as they don't have a noticeable hate on for us. CBC should pick up Boston they love that team and the Pens series, they can have the Sens as their Canadian team, TSN should get a Canadian team too and seeing how there is only two Canucks to TSN by default.

This is simply not true. I hope no one else actually believes this.

The part I like about CBC having the games is that they are guaranteed to he streamed. Not sure what TSN has planned for playoff streams as they currently only stream their regular Wed night national game.

I'll take the last TSN slot if it means they'll show the NBC or local MSG feed on TSN2.

I hope it's not the Canucks, CBC hates the Canucks and it gets tiring, rather TSN getting the Canucks as they don't have a noticeable hate on for us. CBC should pick up Boston they love that team and the Pens series, they can have the Sens as their Canadian team, TSN should get a Canadian team too and seeing how there is only two Canucks to TSN by default.

You've got it the other way around. They are pretty pro-Bruin though, I have to admit. They should be with half of them being associated with the Bruins.

It would be great if CBC passed on the Canucks and TSN got them; obviously that's not going to happen, but I can dream.

This. I can't stand CBC. Its just painful to watch. It's sickening how much they bash us all year and playoffs even though we are their meal ticket in the playoffs.

That said, It's pretty obvious we're gonna have to suffer at least one more year as they have started that seeking stanley **** after the saturday night games already.


I am curious why you would want this. Do you dislike announcers that are very bias in favour of your favourite team? I had to watch the games on NBC because CBC was sickening with their love of Vancouver.

I don't know if you are being sarcastic, if so then I apologize. But how the HELL is CBC biased towards the Canucks? Yes, Jim Hughson used to do our regional games, and the Nucks are probably his favourite team. But other than him, that network runs a season and playoff long Canuck bashing campaign, starting with Ron Mclean. CBC's pro-Bruin bias in the finals especially last year was hard to stomach. Granted not nearly as bad as Milbury's pep talks to the Bruins in between periods on NBC.

What I hope to see:
CBC: Vancouver vs LA/PHX/DAL/SJS/COL
CBC: Boston vs. Ottawa
TSN: Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia
CBC: Chicago vs. LA/PHX/DAL/SJS
TSN: Nashville vs. Detroit
CBC: NY Rangers vs. Washington/Buffalo
TSN: St.Louis vs. LA/PHX/DAL/SJS/COL
TSN: Florida vs. New Jersey

What we'll probably see:
CBC: Vancouer vs. LA/PHX/DAL/SJS/COL
CBC: Boston vs. Ottawa
TSN: Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia
CBC: Nashville vs. Detroit
TSN: NY Rangers vs. Washington/Buffalo
CBC: Chicago vs. LA/PHX/DAL/SJS/COL
TSN: St.Louis vs. LA/PHX/DAL/SJS/COL
TSN: Florida vs. New Jersey

This is simply not true. I hope no one else actually believes this.

There has been dislike for awhile now, but anyways TSN should get a Canadian team too, Sens to CBC Canucks to TSN, Bruins should be on CBC cause they love that team with all the ex Bruins there and they have a big following in the East. I don't see why TSN should get shunned of a Canadian team.

CBC will take Vancouver - Whoever and Crosby - Whoever with there first two picks. Ottawa can't outdraw Crosby.

ottawa+boston can absolutely outdraw crosby in canada.

If CBC had to choose, would they take BOS/OTT or VAN/8th?

ottawa+boston can absolutely outdraw crosby in canada.

The casual fan is more likely to watch Crosby+ Malkin vs Giroux + the Flyers. So would any die hard fan. You are being a bit stubborn if you think that Boston/Ottawa will outdraw Crosby.
With that being said, there is no way that CBC will not take Ottawa. They have to.
But we'll see the ratings of Philly/Pens and Bruins/Sens at the end of the first round. Doesnt mean that Ottawa vs Boston is going to be a bad series,probably be a great one, its just that only Hawks/Nucks hate each other as much as Pens/Flyers

CBC takes the 2 Canadian teams. With this afternoons ending I suspect TSN's first choice is Pittsburgh Philadelphia.

However it wouldn't shock me if there was some back room dealing that we'll never hear about that sees Crosby end up on the CBC.

If CBC had to choose, would they take BOS/OTT or VAN/8th?

Vancouver is the bigger market. But they dont have to.choose and it wont even be close.

It will be Vancouver and Ottawa as their first two selections.

The real question will be NYR/WSH or DET. Even tougher choice if it is NYR/BUF.

Might come down to NHL schedule and which game plays off days of OTT

If CBC had to choose, would they take BOS/OTT or VAN/8th?

without knowing what the 8th team is, more then likely ott-bos

they get stanley cup champs and all games will be at 7 or 7:30 est

Has there been a time when CBC passed on a Canadian team in the playoffs so they could broadcast two American teams instead?

Has there been a time when CBC passed on a Canadian team in the playoffs so they could broadcast two American teams instead?

No, and it won't be this year either. Especially with only two Canadian teams.

Do you think TSN would rather have Nashville/Detroit or Chicago/Pacific Champ?

I say TSN gets Nashville/Detroit- Preds not marquee enough for CBC, Blackhawks and either LA/San Jose pretty marquee

I hope it's not the Canucks, CBC hates the Canucks and it gets tiring, rather TSN getting the Canucks as they don't have a noticeable hate on for us. CBC should pick up Boston they love that team and the Pens series, they can have the Sens as their Canadian team, TSN should get a Canadian team too and seeing how there is only two Canucks to TSN by default.

Whaaaa????? As in "Take that Ben Eager!" CBC play by play crew was so pro Canucks, I too switched to NBC when I could. Cherry and Milbury don't like them, but who watches the intermission anyway. That's pee, smoke and sandwich time. Me thinks some of you have a persecution complex when none is needed. You're so used to John Garrett and company stroking your team that your perspective is skewed.

I hope that CBC passes on Ottawa to show Pittsburgh. Probably won't happen but I'd prefer TSN over CBC any day.

Playoff mock draft imo

CBC: Vancouver vs 8th in West
CBC: Boston vs Ottawa
TSN: Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia
CBC: New York vs Washington/Buffalo
TSN: Nashville vs Detroit (or whatever 4/5 is in the West)
CBC: Pacific winner vs Chicago
TSN: St. Louis vs 7th in West
TSN: New Jersey vs Florida

Poor TSN :(

I could also see TSN taking Pacific winner/6th seed in the five hole because otherwise they'll have no late games for the first couple nights which means a ton of schedule congestion

Nailed it

I'd love if CBC picks up the Detroit Series... Cause I'll be able to get HD...

Damn Rogers not giving TSN/2 HD free :(... Damn you Bell!

CBC loves SJ too, they get a nice late game so they don't have too much overlap.

I'd love if CBC picks up the Detroit Series... Cause I'll be able to get HD...

Damn Rogers not giving TSN/2 HD free :(... Damn you Bell!

I think I have TSN2 -HD on Rogers, not TSN HD though.

Do draft picks rotate every year? Like would TSN have the first two picks next year?

CBC will take Vancouver - Whoever and Crosby - Whoever with there first two picks. Ottawa can't outdraw Crosby.

Dream on Leafs fan.

CBC will take the Canadian team and Boston has a huge following in Atlantic Canada + are the Stanley Cap Champs.

Whaaaa????? As in "Take that Ben Eager!" CBC play by play crew was so pro Canucks, I too switched to NBC when I could. Cherry and Milbury don't like them, but who watches the intermission anyway. That's pee, smoke and sandwich time. Me thinks some of you have a persecution complex when none is needed. You're so used to John Garrett and company stroking your team that your perspective is skewed.

They have 1 play by play guy who likes the Canucks, that's all. CBC craps on the Canucks non stop and Canucks even boycotted them. Also, I don't like Garrett, I like TSN intermissions a lot better as they rarely trash talk our players and team which is something CBC does, and TSN has the better insiders and just makes up a better overall show. Your prospective is clouded if you think CBC is pro Canucks hahahahahaha

I think I have TSN2 -HD on Rogers, not TSN HD though.

No, think TSN would pass up for a 1st round match up of Hawks Canucks with the 1st pick last season, cause it was aired on CBC.

They have 1 play by play guy who likes the Canucks, that's all. CBC craps on the Canucks non stop and Canucks even boycotted them. Also, I don't like Garrett, I like TSN intermissions a lot better as they rarely trash talk our players and team which is something CBC does, and TSN has the better insiders and just makes up a better overall show. Your prospective is clouded if you think CBC is pro Canucks hahahahahaha

I find the TSN intermissions really boring, at least the CBC intermissions are entertaining.

Do draft picks rotate every year? Like would TSN have the first two picks next year?

Nope.

They have 1 play by play guy who likes the Canucks, that's all. CBC craps on the Canucks non stop and Canucks even boycotted them. Also, I don't like Garrett, I like TSN intermissions a lot better as they rarely trash talk our players and team which is something CBC does, and TSN has the better insiders and just makes up a better overall show. Your prospective is clouded if you think CBC is pro Canucks hahahahahaha


:shakehead :help:

:shakehead :help:

Maybe someone would like to explain how CBC favours the Canucks? People on one side of the argument have provided some pretty well thought out arguments and reasons why we feel CBC hates the Nucks. People who disagree should explain why or just not bother posting about it.

Maybe someone would like to explain how CBC favours the Canucks? People on one side of the argument have provided some pretty well thought out arguments and reasons why we feel CBC hates the Nucks. People who disagree should explain why or just not bother posting about it.

CBC isn't anti-Canucks, it's just pro other teams.

The Canucks just happen to fall under the bottom half of teams they enjoy commenting on. I mean did you really expect Cherry to praise the Canucks during the finals (in fact I thought he was very civil considering)

I am a Canucks fan by the way.

Assuming we get Hughson I would rather CBC. Otherwise TSN please.

But we all know what's going to happen, both Ottawa and Vancouver will be on CBC. You're all dreaming if you think they would take Crosby, as much as they want to.

lol at anti Canuck.

Hughson, Simpson, Hrudey, Cherry, Oak are all big Canuck supporters.

lol at anti Canuck.

Hughson, Simpson, Hrudey, Cherry, Oak are all big Canuck supporters.

Yep, it's hard to watch hockey in April/May when the Canucks are playing. I'm fine watching them play, I just hate listening to the commentators, it's truly embarrassing. That Eager quote from earlier is a perfect example. :laugh:

It would be great if CBC passed on the Canucks and TSN got them; obviously that's not going to happen, but I can dream.

same

TSN HD>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>CBC HD

same

TSN HD>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>CBC HD
The HD feed absolutely. But their intermission guys are ****.

Including the most annoying thing is them piggy backing a US feed for their broadcasts. How lame is that?

Yep, it's hard to watch hockey in April/May when the Canucks are playing. I'm fine watching them play, I just hate listening to the commentators, it's truly embarrassing. That Eager quote from earlier is a perfect example. :laugh:
It's no different watching Mark Lee gush over the Oilers. Or Hrudey simply adore the Flames

The HD feed absolutely. But their intermission guys are ****.

Including the most annoying thing is them piggy backing a US feed for their broadcasts. How lame is that?

they never do that on the main network(TSN)...only TSN2;)

plus NBC SN has better graphics then TSN;)

I am curious why you would want this. Do you dislike announcers that are very bias in favour of your favourite team? I had to watch the games on NBC because CBC was sickening with their love of Vancouver.

A Canadian network supporting a canadian team.

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Uhhhh it appears that many are completely unaware of the ongoing feud between vacnouver management and CBC over the past couple of seasons. Now I'll admit I haven't spent the time to know all of the details but I believe it originated with the segment done by maclean bashing burrows and supporting Auger. And I know AV has told his players to refuse interviews from CBC in the past. The "Canadian Broadcasting Company" will support canadian teams becuase that's what makes them money, but with the Canucks many of the personalities are simply faking their support. Ill give you guys Hughson though, he was grown though the Canucks broadcasting "farm team" if you will. But CBC will obviously take the Vancouver series, and try and please canucks fans because it is good business, but to simply laugh at those who say that there is no hate between these two organizations is wrong, and I hope someone a little more knowledgeable on this situation can follow me up on this.

A Canadian network supporting a canadian team.

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Yeah I don't get why some people just don't get that. It's a Canadian network funded by Canadian tax payer dollars. Sorry for favoring a Canadian team over an American one.

Also CBC has some guys that do NOT like the Canucks in Ron Mclean and PJ Stock and Milbury. This is all widely publicized and the Canucks and CBC have had problems the past 2 years.

BUT a lot of the Canuck fans claiming that CBC sucks and the Canucks get picked on by the CBC guys are turning a blind eye to the love that they get from guys like Hughson, Hrudey, and even Simpson(who used to be negative but now praises them a lot)
These fans only see the negative and completely over blow every negative thing someone from CBC may say. A little to sensitive IMO.

I'd still take CBC over TSN any day because of the pregame intros. They show the crowd, the anthems and of course the sweet videos. They just build it up right and TSN completely sucks at showing the in arena feel. For that alone CBC is way better for the playoffs. Though TSN has way better volume(CBC lowers the crowd in favor of the announcers) and I enjoy their intermission segments a lot more.

I am very appreciated

Yeah I don't get why some people just don't get that. It's a Canadian network funded by Canadian tax payer dollars. Sorry for favoring a Canadian team over an American one.

Also CBC has some guys that do NOT like the Canucks in Ron Mclean and PJ Stock and Milbury. This is all widely publicized and the Canucks and CBC have had problems the past 2 years.

BUT a lot of the Canuck fans claiming that CBC sucks and the Canucks get picked on by the CBC guys are turning a blind eye to the love that they get from guys like Hughson, Hrudey, and even Simpson(who used to be negative but now praises them a lot)
These fans only see the negative and completely over blow every negative thing someone from CBC may say. A little to sensitive IMO.

I'd still take CBC over TSN any day because of the pregame intros. They show the crowd, the anthems and of course the sweet videos. They just build it up right and TSN completely sucks at showing the in arena feel. For that alone CBC is way better for the playoffs. Though TSN has way better volume(CBC lowers the crowd in favor of the announcers) and I enjoy their intermission segments a lot more.Excellent point, I think you just completely changed my opinion on which network I prefer. Well done!!

NJ/Florida would be a lock to be last picked IMO.

NJ/Florida would be a lock to be last picked IMO.

Obviously, I'm sure the last thing people wanna watch is those two teams battling at it, most likely I'm sure NBC will get it or TSN will and just put it on TSN2, that might be the lowest viewing series this year.

My predictions:

CBC: Vancouver/Dallas
CBC: Boston/Ottawa
Tsn: Pittsburgh/Philadelphia
CBC: Detroit/Nashville
Tsn: Los Angeles/Chicago
CBC: NY Rangers/Washington
Tsn: St.Louis/Phoenix
Tsn: Florida/New Jersey

I could see CBC taking Ottawa/Boston and Pittsburgh/Philadelphia with the first two picks. CBC and the Canucks have not gotten along so well recently and Pittsburgh/Philly would get great ratings in both the Canadian and American markets.

My predictions:

CBC: Vancouver/Dallas
CBC: Boston/Ottawa
Tsn: Pittsburgh/Philadelphia
CBC: Detroit/Nashville
Tsn: Los Angeles/Chicago
CBC: NY Rangers/Washington
Tsn: St.Louis/Phoenix
Tsn: Florida/New Jersey

Pretty much what I'd pick - though I could see CBC taking the LAK/CHI game to guarantee a second west coast game (since DET/NSH will basically be 8pm EST starts) knowing that they'll still get one of NYR/WSH or DET/NSH.

Then CBC schedule could look something like
Day 1: BOS/OTT 7pm; LAK/CHI 10pm
Day 2: NYR/WSH 7pm; VAN/DAL 10pm

While TSN likely would be:
Day 1: TSN1: PIT/PHI 7pm; TSN2 STL/PHX 8pm
Day 2: TSN1: DET/NSH 8pm; TSN2 FLA/NJD 7pm

Of course NBC timings throw that off a bit, along with when PHX or CHI play at home.
Also ideally come the weekends for the schedule it'd be BOS/OTT; VAN/DAL for the Saturday evening games... with PIT/PHI getting an afternoon saturday game and NYR/WSH getting an afternoon sunday game (NBC).

I could see CBC taking Ottawa/Boston and Pittsburgh/Philadelphia with the first two picks. CBC and the Canucks have not gotten along so well recently and Pittsburgh/Philly would get great ratings in both the Canadian and American markets.

CBC will take Vancouver because they need something for the 7pm PT slot. Any issues that may exist between the two will have no bearing on this.

CBC is taking the two Canadian series period there is no other option.. even if Mario Lemieux unretired and was playing in these playoffs CBC would still take Vancouver and Ottawa first.

Also who knows whats going to happen with the playoff match ups.. it's very possible Chicago moves into that 4th or 5th seed and face one of Nashville or Detroit the first round.

That could cause problems for the CBC depending on the scheduling.

I wish CBC got 3 series and tsn 5. Always ends up where CBC can't show most of one of the series.

CBC is hoping for Vancouver to not play Dallas. In the past I recall start times being adjusted quite a bit to accommodate networks.

My predictions:

CBC: Vancouver/Dallas
CBC: Boston/Ottawa
Tsn: Pittsburgh/Philadelphia
CBC: Detroit/Nashville
Tsn: Los Angeles/Chicago
CBC: NY Rangers/Washington
Tsn: St.Louis/Phoenix
Tsn: Florida/New Jersey

no san jose? FAIL

I wish CBC got 3 series and tsn 5. Always ends up where CBC can't show most of one of the series.

CBC is hoping for Vancouver to not play Dallas. In the past I recall start times being adjusted quite a bit to accommodate networks.

Actually that was TSN.

They were always showing Golf and sometimes even basketball over NHL playoffs... they finally have a second channel now so that isn't a problem so much.

I wish CBC got 3 series and tsn 5. Always ends up where CBC can't show most of one of the series.

CBC is hoping for Vancouver to not play Dallas. In the past I recall start times being adjusted quite a bit to accommodate networks.

you better hope PHX, SJ & LA make it(all PST teams);)

Dallas being in would screw things up for CBC

Actually that was TSN.

They were always showing Golf and sometimes even basketball over NHL playoffs... they finally have a second channel now so that isn't a problem so much.

TSN never chooses NBA playoffs over NHL playoffs;)....

NBA playoffs have more options: sportsnet,sportsnet one, the score, nba tv, tsn, tsn2

NHL playoffs only have 3 choices cbc, tsn & tsn2

EDIT: cbc does have a station called bold but they can't air PRO LEAGUES on that channel(crtc rule says only amatuar events are allowed))...so cbc always has one series JIP in the 1st round(they used to have that in the 2nd round has well before TSN got rights to show games up to the 3rd round)

I could see CBC taking Ottawa/Boston and Pittsburgh/Philadelphia with the first two picks. CBC and the Canucks have not gotten along so well recently and Pittsburgh/Philly would get great ratings in both the Canadian and American markets.

Last time I checked the first C still stood for Canadian, not Crosby...... that isn't going to happen.

Teams like Nashville and Chicago are a pain in the *** for broadcasters. They're also the reason for games being shifted to TSN2.

Hearing about 630 est starts in the playoffs. This could work fairly well if places like st Louis Dallas and Chicago started their games at 9 est.

Noone will want the Blues v. Yotes series if it does indeed happen :laugh:

I could see CBC taking Ottawa/Boston and Pittsburgh/Philadelphia with the first two picks. CBC and the Canucks have not gotten along so well recently and Pittsburgh/Philly would get great ratings in both the Canadian and American markets.

:shakehead No way CBC picks a series with two US teams over a series with a Canadian team.

It's not called "Hockey Night in Canada" for nothing.

Noone will want the Blues v. Yotes series if it does indeed happen :laugh:

Zzzzzzz

CBC would be under ridiculous scrutiny if they didn't choose a Canadian team. This type of media would look terrible on them and I highly doubt they want any part of that.

Except for the Winter Classic, CBC hasn't shown a game without at least one Canadian team in it this entire year...

What is this "CBC will take Pitts/Philly" option? Are people seriously thinking that they would pass up Van/Ottawa for it?

The first 3 are set in stone:

1)Van/8th W.
2)Ott/Bos
3)Pit/Phi.
????
8)Fla/NJ

The only question would be for choices 4/5/6/7 as surely NJ/Fla will be 8th.

I could have seen a real struggle for CBC if it was between NYR/Was vs. Det/Chi but since it looks like Det/Nash I think CBC will go NYR/Ovy (or hopefully Buffalo).

And I don't get this TSN love. Does everyone seem to forget how often they Simulcast "their" games in the opening 2 rounds? They don't even send their own broadcast teams and that is weak for a Big League station in the Playoffs.

What is this "CBC will take Pitts/Philly" option? Are people seriously thinking that they would pass up Van/Ottawa for it?

The first 3 are set in stone:

1)Van/8th W.
2)Ott/Bos
3)Pit/Phi.
????
8)Fla/NJ

The only question would be for choices 4/5/6/7 as surely NJ/Fla will be 8th.

I could have seen a real struggle for CBC if it was between NYR/Was vs. Det/Chi but since it looks like Det/Nash I think CBC will go NYR/Ovy (or hopefully Buffalo).

And I don't get this TSN love. Does everyone seem to forget how often they Simulcast "their" games in the opening 2 rounds? They don't even send their own broadcast teams and that is weak for a Big League station in the Playoffs.



only for nj/fla;)

So, it's not like CBC passes up on Vancouver if they get an unsexy opponent like, say, Phoenix?

No, Vancouver is still unfortunately a Canadian city, they will stick with them guaranteed.

TSN should be a ***** and pick western timezone matchups(3rd and 5th) to screw CBC over

I am guessing the Kings(or San Jose if they win the division) will be picked in top 5(for the simple fact they are the "late game" and playing one of Chicago or Detroit, if it's Nashville all bets are off). I wouldn't be surprised if CBC picks it 4th over Rangers/Wash

CBC should pick PIT/PHI with their 2nd pick. Crosby alone is a bigger draw than Ottawa.

CBC should pick PIT/PHI with their 2nd pick. Crosby alone is a bigger draw than Ottawa.

If Ottawa was playing Florida or New Jersey I could see it, but I think Boston is a big enough draw that they might be best off picking Ottawa

Lol. People are insane if they think CBC is taking Crosby over the Sens.

I could see CBC taking Ottawa/Boston and Pittsburgh/Philadelphia with the first two picks. CBC and the Canucks have not gotten along so well recently and Pittsburgh/Philly would get great ratings in both the Canadian and American markets.

That won't matter. It's still a business and the Canucks will still get the highest ratings, they'd be stupid to pass over them.

CBC should pick PIT/PHI with their 2nd pick. Crosby alone is a bigger draw than Ottawa.

:shakehead That's not going to happen.

Guaranteed they go with the series with the Canadian teams...anything else and it would be a PR nightmare.

Can someone clarify this..So if TSN picks Washington and Washington makes it all the way to the finals..TSN shows the finals?

no, they re-pick teams every round.

also, TSN won't show anything after the 2nd round.

Can someone clarify this..So if TSN picks Washington and Washington makes it all the way to the finals..TSN shows the finals?

I'm pretty sure that CBC has the finals - and I think conference finals, too.

When is this draft?

When is this draft?

Probably as soon as sj la game is done. I see it more of a discussion rather than a draft. The networks probably get together and see the possible schedules for each series and decide how they can show all the games, while still keeping draft positions in mind. I'm not sure if the networks are supposed to go out and 'screw' their competition.

CBC priorities should be which matchups fit into their schedule best while tsn priorities should be in picking the best matchups. This didn't happen last year, as somehow sj la ended up on tsn last year.
They must have picked Detroit in the 4 spot because of its eastern following.

There are a couple of trades every year between networks for games they can't show, I'd like to see more happen.

When is this draft?

It used to be Sunday night so I am guessing it will be Saturday night.

Can someone clarify this..So if TSN picks Washington and Washington makes it all the way to the finals..TSN shows the finals?

lol no.

TSN gets to show games from the first two rounds and then two games in the Conference Final from one series.

Well things are starting to clear up.

CBC van series
CBC ott series vs NYr or Bos
Tsn Pitt phi
CBC - hoping for det to fall to 6th and play west coast team, would take that for sure, unsure if they want det-nsh here or not

Not sure of the rest, still things to be decided. Have a real feeling well see Florida and st Louis on tsn.

bump.

I hear they'll be announced on TV this year?

canucks on cbc, don't know about anyone else yet.

CBC: Van/LA

CBC: Sens/NY

TSN: Pens/Philly

CBC: Caps/Bruins

TSN: Nash/Det

CBC: Coyotes/Hawks

TSN: Blues/Sharks

TSN: Panthers/Devils


Thats my guess...

I'd have to think it would be this:

CBC: Van/LA
CBC: Pit/Phi
TSN: NYR/Ott
CBC: Bos/Was
TSN: Pho/Chi
CBC: Nas/Det
TSN: Stl/SJ
TSN: Fla/NJ

Should rename this thread "Does CBC take Ottawa or Crosby?"

I'd have to think it would be this:

CBC: Van/LA
CBC: Pit/Phi
TSN: NYR/Ott
CBC: Bos/Was
TSN: Pho/Chi
CBC: Nas/Det
TSN: Stl/SJ
TSN: Fla/NJ

There's no way CBC doesn't take the 2 Canadian teams with their first two picks.

I know it's the Pens & Flyers...I know Crosby is involved, but CBC will 1000000% take the Canadian teams. It's all about advertising.

If CBC based it totally on ratings they'd take Vancouver then Pittsburgh. I think they'll take the Canadian teams though. As a fan I really wish the Canucks were on TSN. TSN is so much more professional and knowledgeable. Hockey Night in Canada is a joke and I can't stand watching it.

As a fan I really wish the Canucks were on TSN. TSN is so much more professional and knowledgeable. Hockey Night in Canada is a joke and I can't stand watching it.
Agreed, I really hope TSN is able to pick up HNIC's rights in a few years, TSN is rightfully called the home of hockey. As much as I dislike the Canucks, they're still going to be the #1 series I'll be watching behind the Pens/Flyers, I'd much rather their series' be on TSN.

no, they re-pick teams every round.

also, TSN won't show anything after the 2nd round.

3rd round noob;)

Does CBC and TSN split the series in Round 2 or does CBC get them all?

I assume if they split series, CBC will take both East matchups

Pretty sure it is 2 each for round 2 and CBC picks the two they want. They probably don't want 2 series with a lot of overlapping days. They probably do pick up both east games.

Pretty sure it is 2 each for round 2 and CBC picks the two they want. They probably don't want 2 series with a lot of overlapping days. They probably do pick up both east games.

I figure Wash, Philly and whoever wins NYR/Ott are the 3 most marketable teams in Canada of all the remaining teams

CBC gets first two picks, TSN will get the others

OTTAWA WINS

CBC - OTT/(PHI or FLA)
CBC - STL/LAK
TSN - WAS/(PHI or NJD)
TSN - PHX/NSH


NEW YORK WINS

CBC - NYR/WAS
CBC - STL/LAK
TSN - PHI/(FLA or NJD)
TSN - PHX/NSH

I sure hope CBC takes a western matchup. I like all four of those teams.

Gord Miller announced at the end of the NJD/FLA matchup that TSN has NSH/PHX on fri night. my best guess:

CBC - NYR/WAS
CBC - STL/LAK
TSN - PHI/NJD
TSN - PHX/NSH

Both west on tsn, was just on sports centre

Both Western series will be on TSN.

I assume the Eastern ones will be on CBC then.

Watching SportsCentre - TSN will show both Western Conference series.

Let's hope that cbcs east series do not overlap during the week. That would suck big time.

Aw that stinks. I was really looking forward to watching the Coyotes or Blues.

Some start times:

Game 1 - Rangers vs. Capitals 3:00PM EST Saturday, April 28 CBC

Game 1 - Flyers vs. Devils 3:00PM EST Sunday, April 29 CBC

Game 1 - Blues vs. Kings 7:00PM EST Saturday, April 28 TSN

Game 1 - Coyotes vs. Predators 8:30PM EST Friday, April 27 TSN

The full schedule was just announced. CBC took both East series, so no doubleheaders on there.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=629665

The full schedule was just announced. CBC took both East series, so no doubleheaders on there.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=629665

Can't say I am surprised, I am guessing CBC likes the EST starts plus the 3 most marketable teams are in the east

CBC has Jim Hughson, Craig Simpson and Glenn Healy on the Rangers-Caps series and Bob Cole, Garry Galley and Scott Oake on Flyers-Devils.
http://twitter.com/#!/mirtle/status/195741478406987776

schedule by day:

CANADA


FRI 27th
09:00 NSH@PHX(1) TSN

SAT 28th
03:00 WAS@NYR(1) CBC (NBC)
07:30 LAK@STL(1) TSN

SUN 29th
03:00 NJD@PHI(1) CBC (NBC)
08:00 NSH@PHX(2) TSN

MON 30th
07:30 WAS@NYR(2) CBC
09:00 LAK@STL(2) TSN

TUE 1st
07:30 NJD@PHI(2) CBC

WED 2nd
07:30 NYR@WAS(3) CBC
09:00 PHX@NSH(3) TSN

THU 3rd
07:30 PHI@NJD(3) CBC
10:00 STL@LAK(3) TSN

FRI 4th
07:30 PHX@NSH(4) TSN

SAT 5th
12:30 NYR@WAS(4) CBC (NBC)

SUN 6th
03:00 STL@LAK(4) TSN (NBC)
07:30 PHI@NJD(4) CBC

MON 7th
07:30 WAS@NYR(5) CBC
10:00 NSH@PHX(5) TSN

TUE 8th
XX:XX NJD@PHI(5) CBC
XX:XX LAK@STL(5) TSN

WED 9th
XX:XX NYR@WAS(6) CBC
XX:XX PHX@NSH(6) TSN

THU 10th
XX:XX PHI@NJD(6) CBC
XX:XX STL@LAK(6) TSN

FRI 11th
XX:XX NSH@PHX(7) TSN

SAT 12th
XX:XX WAS@NYR(7) CBC
XX:XX NJD@PHI(7) CBC
XX:XX LAK@STL(7) TSN



USA


FRI 27th
09:00 NSH@PHX(1) NBCSN

SAT 28th
03:00 WAS@NYR(1) NBC
07:30 LAK@STL(1) NBCSN

SUN 29th
03:00 NJD@PHI(1) NBC
08:00 NSH@PHX(2) NBCSN

MON 30th
07:30 WAS@NYR(2) NBCSN
09:00 LAK@STL(2) CNBC

TUE 1st
07:30 NJD@PHI(2) NBCSN

WED 2nd
07:30 NYR@WAS(3) NBCSN
09:00 PHX@NSH(3) CNBC

THU 3rd
07:30 PHI@NJD(3) NBCSN
10:00 STL@LAK(3) NBCSN

FRI 4th
07:30 PHX@NSH(4) NBCSN

SAT 5th
12:30 NYR@WAS(4) NBC

SUN 6th
03:00 STL@LAK(4) NBC
07:30 PHI@NJD(4) NBCSN

MON 7th
07:30 WAS@NYR(5) NBCSN
10:00 NSH@PHX(5) NBCSN

TUE 8th
XX:XX NJD@PHI(5) NBCSN
XX:XX LAK@STL(5) CNBC

WED 9th
XX:XX NYR@WAS(6) TBD
XX:XX PHX@NSH(6) TBD

THU 10th
XX:XX PHI@NJD(6) TBD
XX:XX STL@LAK(6) TBD

FRI 11th
XX:XX NSH@PHX(7) TBD

SAT 12th
XX:XX WAS@NYR(7) TBD
XX:XX NJD@PHI(7) TBD
XX:XX LAK@STL(7) TBD

Both west on tsn, was just on sports centre

That is stupid. I wanted to see STL v LA on the TV rather than a stream, most won't even bother with a stream. I remember the good old days when CBC would always have a double header on weeknights, guess it doesn't happen anymore. Stupid Rogers, TSN should be a basic cable channel at the least.

I feel that the max amount of hockey should be covered on public TV during the playoffs so that the biggest audience can see it.

Thinking about it now not that surprised CBC took both EST match ups.. but no double headers...

Still

New York

Philly

Ovechkin.

http://twitter.com/#!/mirtle/status/195741478406987776

There are times I really hate the CBC.

Bad enough we don't get the great TSN announcers, they assign the worst of a bad bunch to the Flyers series. Bob Cole is senile, Gary Galley is an idiot. Scott Oake won't take over the broadcast, although he couldn't do worse than the other two.

I look forward to many "and a penalty is called to the Flyers player in the corner. Oh, actually the play is offside". Many apparently nameless "Flyer" or "Ranger" players.

CBC, if you're going to insist on broadcasting games not involving the Leafs, at least get a group of professional broadcasters.

I feel that the max amount of hockey should be covered on public TV during the playoffs so that the biggest audience can see it.

LOL

It's a business...

That is stupid. I wanted to see STL v LA on the TV rather than a stream, most won't even bother with a stream. I remember the good old days when CBC would always have a double header on weeknights, guess it doesn't happen anymore. Stupid Rogers, TSN should be a basic cable channel at the least.
I feel that the max amount of hockey should be covered on public TV during the playoffs so that the biggest audience can see it.



In Vancouver on Shaw TSN is on Basic cable:yo: