CBC TSN NBC - series coverage talk

The first 3 choices for Canadian coverage are now 99% certain:

CBC Vancouver series
CBC Ottawa series
TSN Pitt Philly

Tsn gets picks 3 5 7 8. The last 2 picks will likely be the st Louis series and the florida series.

In the 4 spot there is a good chance CBC picks Detroit, especially if they finish 6. That would mean CBC could have 3 teams out of 8 where there are late start times.

As for NBC, they are licking their chops over Pitt Philly, and likely would show NYr wash if it occurs. Detroit is a strong possibility for them as well.

The first 3 choices for Canadian coverage are now 99% certain:

CBC Vancouver series
CBC Ottawa series
TSN Pitt Philly

Tsn gets picks 3 5 7 8. The last 2 picks will likely be the st Louis series and the florida series.

In the 4 spot there is a good chance CBC picks Detroit, especially if they finish 6. That would mean CBC could have 3 teams out of 8 where there are late start times.

As for NBC, they are licking their chops over Pitt Philly, and likely would show NYr wash if it occurs. Detroit is a strong possibility for them as well.

It's going to chap CBC's butt in a royal way to have to choose between a Canadian team (Ott/Van) and Crosby. I wouldn't be shocked to see them opt to take the Pens/Philly series instead of one of them, to be honest.

It's going to chap CBC's butt in a royal way to have to choose between a Canadian team (Ott/Van) and Crosby. I wouldn't be shocked to see them opt to take the Pens/Philly series instead of one of them, to be honest.

I dunno...

I think CBC takes Vancouver as a given, the 1030pm EST starts are perfect for back to back games.

If they ditch a team, it's Ottawa... even than though you have defending Champs so I can't see them doing it... but Crosby is the hot ticket.

CBC either goes Van/Ott or Van/Pits

I think CBC takes chi vs phx/la/sj otherwise they run the risk of not being able to show a lot of 1st round games. Chicago start times could also adjusted to allow for doubleheaders.

How much will whoever wins the Pacific Division determine which network takes the 'Chicago vs. Phoenix/Los Angeles/San Jose' series?

CBC takes both Canadian teams over Crosby without a second thought.

Easy.

Stop suggesting they won't.

CBC takes both Canadian teams over Crosby without a second thought.

Easy.

Stop suggesting they won't.

then you havent followed them recently

I thought CBC had the rights to both of the Canadian teams series anyways? Can't they still take PIT - PHI if they wanted?

I thought CBC had the rights to both of the Canadian teams series anyways? Can't they still take PIT - PHI if they wanted?

Nope. They get to pick 1st, 2nd and 4th. TSN had Calgary-Chicago back in '09, I think.

PIT-PHI should end up on TSN unless they make a deal behind closed doors.

I thought CBC had the rights to both of the Canadian teams series anyways? Can't they still take PIT - PHI if they wanted?

used to be that way, but for a few years now they do it like a draft

First Round
CBC
CBC
TSN
CBC
TSN
CBC
TSN
TSN

Second Round
CBC
CBC
TSN
TSN

Third Round
CBC
TSN* (Tsn only shows game 1 and 2 of a series, CBC shows 3-7)

Final - CBC

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so if three canadian teams make the playoffs, TSN can select that series third, it happened with ottawa and calgary in recent years if i remember right

then you havent followed them recently

CBC will take the two Canadian series. The only non-Canadian game they've shown this year was the Winter Classic.

Ottawa is going to play the Rangers or Bruins, so not like that's a bad pick. Especially if it's the Bruins.


Taking PIT/PHI means you're signing up for weekend afternoon games, and CBC doesn't want that.


What wouldn't surprise me is if Vancouver shows up as the 7pm EDT game next Saturday.

How does that draft style picking system get determined? CBC has it stacked with the 1st, 2nd and 4th picks.

How does that draft style picking system get determined? CBC has it stacked with the 1st, 2nd and 4th picks.

By the amount they pay the league. It is in the contracts.

CBC will take the two Canadian series. The only non-Canadian game they've shown this year was the Winter Classic.

And Islanders-Pittsburgh

I wouldn't be surprised to see CBC opt for the Pens series now that it's looking like Ottawa will play the Rangers.

Pens v Philly just screams amazing ratings, so I don't take it as a slight against Ottawa who has the smallest following of all Canadian teams.

CBC will take the two Canadian series. The only non-Canadian game they've shown this year was the Winter Classic.

and PIT-NYI for Crosby's return, but I agree - CBC will take both Canadian teams

Vancouver and Ottawa series no question about it. It's Canada after all.

CBC takes both Canadian series, plus Detroit-Nashville, if I had to guess.

Why can't CBC just leave VAN alone and take OTT/PITT? I can't take another spring of bashing..

CBC vancouver-LA/SJ
CBC ottawa-new york
TSN pittsburgh-philly
CBC nashville-detroit
TSN boston-washington
CBC st louis-LA/SJ
TSN phoenix-chicago
TSN florida-new jersey

CBC - Vancouver series (Hughson/Simpson)
CBC - NYR/OTT (Bob Cole/Galley)
TSN - PHI/PIT (Gord Miller/Ferraro)
CBC - DET/NSH (Mark Lee/Kevin Weekes)
TSN - BOS/WSH (Cuthbert/Johnson)
CBC - PHX/CHI (Dean Brown/whoever)
TSN - St. Louis series (NBC/CSN feed)
TSN - FLA/NJ (Dave Randorf/whoever)

What wouldn't surprise me is if Vancouver shows up as the 7pm EDT game next Saturday. Oh god, if that happens many in the western provinces are going to be ticked off if the game is at 4:00 Pacific. When the Leafs come to Vancouver or Alberta, the game starts earlier. :madfire: Anyways, the Senators game will be on next Saturday.

I wouldn't be surprised to see CBC opt for the Pens series now that it's looking like Ottawa will play the Rangers.

Pens v Philly just screams amazing ratings, so I don't take it as a slight against Ottawa who has the smallest following of all Canadian teams.

They will take both Canadian teams.

TSN - FLA/NJ (Dave Randorf/whoever)Randorf will be calling the World Hockey games in Europe.

Why can't CBC just leave VAN alone and take OTT/PITT? I can't take another spring of bashing..

because the vancouver series will have the best tv ratings in canada. Duh.

CBC - Vancouver series (Hughson/Simpson)
CBC - NYR/OTT (Bob Cole/Galley)
TSN - PHI/PIT (Gord Miller/Ferraro)
CBC - DET/NSH (Mark Lee/Kevin Weekes)
TSN - BOS/WSH (Cuthbert/Johnson)
CBC - PHX/CHI (Dean Brown/whoever)
TSN - St. Louis series (NBC/CSN feed)
TSN - FLA/NJ (Dave Randorf/whoever)

TSN, almost always, uses the American teams' feed for first round. I think they'll be using the Devils' feed for the Panthers-Devils series. Also, they mix and match too. A Game 7 will probably be done by TSN crew while the early games will be simulcasted.

then you havent followed them recently

No.. you haven't been paying attention.

CBC has never passed on a Canadian team when they've had the chance to draft them.

A couple years ago they decided to show Ottawa and Pittsburgh over Montreal and Washington that was it... it was one over the other.

No way they take a series with two americans over a Canadian.

used to be that way, but for a few years now they do it like a draft

so if three canadian teams make the playoffs, TSN can select that series third, it happened with ottawa and calgary in recent years if i remember right

CBC has always shown Ottawa so far, but a couple of years ago when it was Ottawa/Pittsburgh or Montreal/Washington they went with Ottawa(and Crosby) and Montreal was on TSN.

This year though there is just one Canadian team in the east and one in the west so it is an easy choice.

TSN should have a barn burner with their first choice though which will no doubt be Philly/Pittsburgh.

Ugh Hawks again on TSN with their terrible coverage most likely.

Why can't CBC just leave VAN alone and take OTT/PITT? I can't take another spring of bashing..

Don't worry, there will be equal opportunity bashing.

And at least you will be covered by a pro Canucks tandem in the booth, the Sens will get Bob Cole who sounds let down anytime the Sens score or look llike they might score.

TSN, almost always, uses the American teams' feed for first round. I think they'll be using the Devils' feed for the Panthers-Devils series. Also, they mix and match too. A Game 7 will probably be done by TSN crew while the early games will be simulcasted.

I believe NBC is producing every games this year for its coverage in the States, so if TSN simulcast some series my guess is they grab the national feed in the feed.

Of course I'm not sure if the NHL Network games in the states will be NBC produced or just a local clean feed with NHL Net graphics. If it is the later then TSN may simulcast a local feed

ugh.. we'll see.

Gonna guess:
CBC - Van/SJ
CBC - Nyr/Ott
TSN - Pit/Phi
CBC - Bos/Wsh
TSN - Nsh/Det
CBC - LA/Stl
TSN - Fla/Njd
TSN - Pho/Chi

Why wouldn't CBC take ott and pitts series and force TSN's hand on having to get an the next best eastern matchup (bos/wash).. then cbc takes vancouver.. too risky?

or take pitt and vancouver first... TSN hates the sens

Gonna guess:
CBC - Van/SJ
CBC - Nyr/Ott
TSN - Pit/Phi
CBC - Bos/Wsh
TSN - Nsh/Det
CBC - LA/Stl
TSN - Fla/Njd
TSN - Pho/Chi

agree, only dabate will be CBC taking BOS/WAS or DET/NASH because of the Detroit/Canada love.

Why wouldn't CBC take ott and pitts series and force TSN's hand on having to get an the next best eastern matchup (bos/wash).. then cbc takes vancouver.. too risky?

or take pitt and vancouver first... TSN hates the sens

Because the Vancouver series will probably have around 3 million or so more people watching than Bos/Wash

Get this through your heads people CBC is taking both Canadian teams no ifs ands or buts.

I believe NBC is producing every games this year for its coverage in the States, so if TSN simulcast some series my guess is they grab the national feed in the feed.

Of course I'm not sure if the NHL Network games in the states will be NBC produced or just a local clean feed with NHL Net graphics. If it is the later then TSN may simulcast a local feed

Yeah, definitely... If it's on NBC Sports, then TSN will use that feed. Regional broadcasters still get to broadcast up to the second round, right?

agree, only dabate will be CBC taking BOS/WAS or DET/NASH because of the Detroit/Canada love.

I can only speak of where I live in Canada, but I would say Boston has the 3rd largest amount of fans behind Toronto and Montreal. Beyond that Nashville has those weird times for game starts, Bos-Wash is a no brainer

Gonna guess:
CBC - Van/SJ
CBC - Nyr/Ott
TSN - Pit/Phi
CBC - Bos/Wsh
TSN - Nsh/Det
CBC - LA/Stl
TSN - Fla/Njd
TSN - Pho/Chi

I say CBC picks Pho/Chi over LA/St Louis. All that being said it might be smart on TSN's part to pick one of those 2 games first, it sort of forces CBC's hand to pick the other since they need the late start(If I am correct Pho begins there games at 10 EST).

I say CBC picks Pho/Chi over LA/St Louis. All that being said it might be smart on TSN's part to pick one of those 2 games first, it sort of forces CBC's hand to pick the other since they need the late start(If I am correct Pho begins there games at 10 EST).
Yeah I was debating over those ones. I figured CBC would go for LA/Stl for the Western time zone Kings which would give them 2 early/2 late matchups.

Yeah I was debating over those ones. I figured CBC would go for LA/Stl for the Western time zone Kings which would give them 2 early/2 late matchups.

Out of the 4 teams Chicago is the biggest draw

CBC - Vancouver vs. Los Angeles
CBC - NY Rangers vs. Ottawa
TSN - Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia
CBC - Boston vs. Washington
TSN - Nashville vs. Detroit
CBC - Phoenix vs. Chicago
TSN - St. Louis vs. San Jose
TSN - Florida vs. New Jersey

Why wouldn't CBC take ott and pitts series and force TSN's hand on having to get an the next best eastern matchup (bos/wash).. then cbc takes vancouver.. too risky?

or take pitt and vancouver first... TSN hates the sens

TSN got this deal specifically so that CBC wouldn't hog all the Canadian teams. it just so happens that this year, only two Canadian teams made it. If they have a chance to get one, they'd be all over it.

CBC - Vancouver vs. Los Angeles
CBC - NY Rangers vs. Ottawa
TSN - Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia
CBC - Boston vs. Washington
TSN - Nashville vs. Detroit
CBC - Phoenix vs. Chicago
TSN - St. Louis vs. San Jose
TSN - Florida vs. New Jersey
This. Pretty obvious.

Hope CBC pick Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia, instead of picking the boring Ottawa.

Scott Oake just said Canucks are #1 pick for CBC. So, go on with more painfully obvious discussions...

Hope CBC pick Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia, instead of picking the boring Ottawa.

+1.

Besides, there is a good chance battle of pennsylvania + crosby might fetch more viewers than Sens-Rangers series.

CBC - Vancouver vs. Los Angeles
CBC - NY Rangers vs. Ottawa
TSN - Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia
CBC - Nashville vs. Detroit
TSN - Boston vs. Washington
CBC - Phoenix vs. Chicago
TSN - St. Louis vs. San Jose
TSN - Florida vs. New Jersey

Hope CBC pick Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia, instead of picking the boring Ottawa.

Excuse me? We play a very high tempo game. Also, Karlsson is so exciting to watch. How dare you? :shakehead

:sarcasm:

But seriously, the Sens are actually a pretty exciting team to watch.... whether they win or lose.

99% sure that CBC will take OTT-NYR.

CBC - Vancouver vs. Los Angeles
CBC - NY Rangers vs. Ottawa
TSN - Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia
CBC - Nashville vs. Detroit
TSN - Boston vs. Washington
CBC - Phoenix vs. Chicago
TSN - St. Louis vs. San Jose
TSN - Florida vs. New Jersey

CBC, I think will take St. Louis vs. San Jose. They'd love to have a Pacific zone team... TSN can afford to put games on TSN2... CBC can't.

Excuse me? We play a very high tempo game. Also, Karlsson is so exciting to watch. How dare you? :shakehead

:sarcasm:

But seriously, the Sens are actually a pretty exciting team to watch.... whether they win or lose.

99% sure that CBC will take OTT-NYR.

I'm happy for you if you like your game, but for me like I said since like the last 15 years that I'm watching the Senators games it's totally boring me.

CBC, I think will take St. Louis vs. San Jose. They'd love to have a Pacific zone team... TSN can afford to put games on TSN2... CBC can't.

I'm not so sure about that. Last year they didn't take la sj when they should have.

I'm happy for you if you like your game, but for me like I said since like the last 15 years that I'm watching the Senators games it's totally boring me.

Wait, what? If you didn't think the 2005-06 Sens team was exciting, I don't even know what to say. :amazed: But you're entitled to your opinion so...

CBC-VAN/LA
CBC-OTT/NYR
TSN-PIT/PHI
CBC-BOS/WAS
TSN-NSH/DET
CBC-PHX/CHI
TSN-STL/SJ
TSN-FLA/NJD

CBC will get two days of nice doubleheaders with two early games and two late games, for two weeks.

Hope CBC pick Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia, instead of picking the boring Ottawa.

lol boring Ottawa?

Anyways I'm hoping TSN will pick up the NBC feed for Pitts/Philly. Emerick McGuire and a chance of no Milbury. Sounds like an awesome broadcast.

CBC, I think will take St. Louis vs. San Jose. They'd love to have a Pacific zone team... TSN can afford to put games on TSN2... CBC can't.

Phoenix games could start at 10 PM EST

Chicago is a much bigger draw in Canada then SJ or St Louis. It also works out good for scheduling. I assume

Wed & Friday - @Pho
Sun - they can fit a Chicago home game in because there will be an afternoon game that day
Tues - this will cause a problem

On the flip side with StL vs SJ, the first home game will cause a conflict

so if three canadian teams make the playoffs, TSN can select that series third, it happened with ottawa and calgary in recent years if i remember right

Most recent was Montreal/Washington, which TSN got because CBC grabbed the Vancouver and Ottawa series. Ironically, TSN ended up with arguably the most exciting with the show Montreal put on.

CBC Van-La
CBC Ott-NYR: Two Canadian teams first
TSN Pit-Phi: Might consider Wsh, but there is too much hype here
CBC Det-Nsh: Det draws well in southern Ontario
TSN Wsh-Bos: Ovi and defending champs are too big to turn down here
CBC Chi-Pho: Already have 2 series with EST cities, Chi is biggest draw left in the west
TSN Stl-SJ
TSN NJ-Flo: what's left

Meandmyself
Ottawa is anything but boring they have been ton of fun to watch all year.

Matchups aren't the only factor that goes into picking games, so does building availability. Here's my best guess, trying to keep teams to an every other day schedule. I built this around CBC having double headers.

CBC - Van/LA (Th/Sat)...CBC have already said the Canucks will be the first pick. The monkey wrench in this (and the whole playoff draft) is how they deal with Staples Center availability as there is going to be a 2 day gap in LA for sure.

CBC - Pit/Philly (Wed/Fri)...Consol Energy is booked Saturday night so this becomes a wed/fri series. I believe CBC picks this series because picking either NYR/BOS could put them in a major bind.

TSN - NYR/Ott (Th/Sat)
CBC - Bos/Wash (Th/Sat)...These 2 are interchangeable. The Knicks are home Fri and the Celtics home Wed making both these series Th/Sat. While I think CBC would like the NYR/OTT series, if TSN were to then take Pit/Phi at 3 then CBC would have NJ/Fla as there other east matchup to keep the double headers.

TSN - Nash/Det (Wed/Fri)...best on paper of the 4 remaining matchups.

CBC - Pho/Chi (Wed/Fri)...with the Bulls home Mon. I back timed it to be the other Wed/Fri match up in the west thus setting up the CBC double header...

TSN - Stl/SJ (Th/Sat)...Scottrade is booked Friday, so I'd guess Th/Sat.

TSN - Fla/NJ (Wed/Fri)

Trot
There is not a chance Cbc picks the Pens over Ottawa the backlash would be massive.

Matchups aren't the only factor that goes into picking games, so does building availability. Here's my best guess, trying to keep teams to an every other day schedule. I built this around CBC having double headers.

CBC - Van/LA (Th/Sat)...CBC have already said the Canucks will be the first pick. The monkey wrench in this (and the whole playoff draft) is how they deal with Staples Center availability as there is going to be a 2 day gap in LA for sure.

CBC - Pit/Philly (Wed/Fri)...Consol Energy is booked Saturday night so this becomes a wed/fri series. I believe CBC picks this series because picking either NYR/BOS could put them in a major bind.

TSN - NYR/Ott (Th/Sat)
CBC - Bos/Wash (Th/Sat)...These 2 are interchangeable. The Knicks are home Fri and the Celtics home Wed making both these series Th/Sat. While I think CBC would like the NYR/OTT series, if TSN were to then take Pit/Phi at 3 then CBC would have NJ/Fla as there other east matchup to keep the double headers.

TSN - Nash/Det (Wed/Fri)...best on paper of the 4 remaining matchups.

CBC - Pho/Chi (Wed/Fri)...with the Bulls home Mon. I back timed it to be the other Wed/Fri match up in the west thus setting up the CBC double header...

TSN - Stl/SJ (Th/Sat)...Scottrade is booked Friday, so I'd guess Th/Sat.

TSN - Fla/NJ (Wed/Fri)

How, there is no way that their only other series with two Pacific teams will have scheduling problems (unless NYR-OTT goes like double+ OT, but they are willing to take that risk, especially since they have to)

How, there is no way that their only other series with two Pacific teams will have scheduling problems (unless NYR-OTT goes like double+ OT, but they are willing to take that risk, especially since they have to)

Didn't mean from a 7pm/10pm double header stand point but a Wed/Fri or Thur/Sat standpoint.

Maybe I didn't word my view properly. I agree that the CBC would probably love to have the NYR-OTT series. The problem is this (and again this is based on trying to make each series every other day within their current buildings schedule.) I don't have access to how they are going to lay out schedules so I kept it simple.

Say CBC takes NYR-Ott with 2nd pick (since the Knicks are in MSG Friday the schedule would likely be Th/Sat, obviously if they go th/sun that changes everything.) Then TSN would likely take Pit/Philly (which likely would be Wed/Fri due to Consol conflict Sat). CBC then would be left with the choice of Bos/Was (another Th/Sa match up due to the Celtics being home Wed) or Fla/NJ (most likely wed/fri). To keep 2 doubleheaders they'd have to pick Fla/NJ as their second eastern conference match up so they were on opposite days of NYR-Ott. IF they take Pit/Philly with that 2nd pick they'll get whichever of NYR/Ott or Bos/Was that TSN doesn't pick at 3. I just think CBC would prefer Pit/Philly and one of NYR/OTT or Bos/Was series rather than NYR/Ott and Fla/NJ.

Didn't mean from a 4pm/7pm double header stand point but a Wed/Fri or Thur/Sat standpoint.

Maybe I didn't word my view properly. I agree that the CBC would probably love to have the NYR-OTT series. The problem is this (and again this is based on trying to make each series every other day within their current buildings schedule.) I don't have access to how they are going to lay out schedules so I kept it simple.

Say CBC takes NYR-Ott with 2nd pick (since the Knicks are in MSG Friday the schedule would likely be Th/Sat, obviously if they go th/sun that changes everything.) Then TSN would likely take Pit/Philly (which likely would be Wed/Fri due to Consol conflict Sat). CBC then would be left with the choice of Bos/Was (another Th/Sa match up due to the Celtics being home Wed) or Fla/NJ (most likely wed/fri). To keep 2 doubleheaders they'd have to pick Fla/NJ as their second eastern conference match up so they were on opposite days of NYR-Ott. IF they take Pit/Philly with that 2nd pick they'll get whichever of NYR/Ott or Bos/Was that TSN doesn't pick at 3.

They would easily rather have two Canadian teams.

Didn't mean from a 4pm/7pm double header stand point but a Wed/Fri or Thur/Sat standpoint.

Maybe I didn't word my view properly. I agree that the CBC would probably love to have the NYR-OTT series. The problem is this (and again this is based on trying to make each series every other day within their current buildings schedule.) I don't have access to how they are going to lay out schedules so I kept it simple.

Say CBC takes NYR-Ott with 2nd pick (since the Knicks are in MSG Friday the schedule would likely be Th/Sat, obviously if they go th/sun that changes everything.) Then TSN would likely take Pit/Philly (which likely would be Wed/Fri due to Consol conflict Sat). CBC then would be left with the choice of Bos/Was (another Th/Sa match up due to the Celtics being home Wed) or Fla/NJ (most likely wed/fri). To keep 2 doubleheaders they'd have to pick Fla/NJ as their second eastern conference match up so they were on opposite days of NYR-Ott. IF they take Pit/Philly with that 2nd pick they'll get whichever of NYR/Ott or Bos/Was that TSN doesn't pick at 3.

I don't think its just a matter of Cbc wanting Ottawa its more of they have to if they go with a american series over Ottawa it would not look good and question would come up such as why is Cbc picking a american series etc.

PITT/PHI > OTT. Trust me folks, more fans in Canada that suport Pens and Flyers then Sens.

PITT/PHI > OTT. Trust me folks, more fans in Canada that suport Pens and Flyers then Sens.

Thats not the point if Cbc does not take Ottawa there will be backlash plus it could hurt Cbc in terms of a new national deal.

A Canadian channel funded by Canadian taxpayers who are supposed to show Canadian content.

The interesting thing is that they did not mention at all last night about carrying the sens. And they might be inclined to take best available series whether they can air the games or not, just so tsn can't air those games.

PITT/PHI > OTT. Trust me folks, more fans in Canada that suport Pens and Flyers then Sens.
No chance of that. Too many people and fans in Ottawa and it's not like nobody there aren't NY fans (though assuredly less than Pens / Flyers in Canada).

lol I bet people will STILL say CBC will take Philly/Pittsburgh over Ottawa

Looks like

CBC Van-LA
CBC NYR-Ott
TSN Pit-Phi
CBC Bos-Was
TSN Stl-SJ
CBC Nas-Det
TSN Phx-Chi
TSN Fla-NJ

TSN took Stl/SJ over Nsh/Det. Maybe cause it gives them a late team other than PHX?

So CBC get: NYR-Ott, Van-LA, Nsh-Det, Bos-Was.

TSN get: Pit-Phi, NJ-Fla, SJ-St.L, Pho-Chi.

Looks like

CBC Van-LA
CBC NYR-Ott
TSN Pit-Phi
CBC Bos-Was
TSN Stl-SJ
CBC Nas-Det
TSN Phx-Chi
TSN Fla-NJ

TSN took Stl/SJ over Nsh/Det. Maybe cause it gives them a late game?

I'm guess CBC took Nashville Detroit before Boston Washington. So TSN took stl San jos over that series, probably for your reasoning

I'm kind of surprised that NBC has BOS/WSH twice and PIT/PHI only once.

I'm kind of surprised that NBC has BOS/WSH twice and PIT/PHI only once.

Well, Game 6 is slated for 3 PM on Sunday. If it goes that long, I guarantee that game will be on NBC.

So will there be any local coverage? For example, will Root Sports (our local network) carry any games?

Thursday April 12

Sens/Ranger 7pm EST CBC
Bruins/Caps 730pm EST CBC

Guess no Bruins/Caps for Canada ... stupid CBC, get another channel if you insist on doing this

So will there be any local coverage? For example, will Root Sports (our local network) carry any games?

That's what I was wondering. It seems pointless with all the games being nationally carried.

Thursday April 12

Sens/Ranger 7pm EST CBC
Bruins/Caps 730pm EST CBC

Guess no Bruins/Caps for Canada ... stupid CBC, get another channel if you insist on doing this

For Games 1 & 3 of OTT/BOS series, Senators will have the full network, minus one station (CHEX), which is accessible w/the right package...

Elliotte Friedman ‏ @FriedgeHNIC


There are also streaming options if you'd rather watch the Boston series.

Not as bad as tsn though who would show golf over the playoffs

Thursday April 12

Sens/Ranger 7pm EST CBC
Bruins/Caps 730pm EST CBC

Guess no Bruins/Caps for Canada ... stupid CBC, get another channel if you insist on doing this

Looks like a coverage split.

Why couldn't TSN have picked us up?

So will there be any local coverage? For example, will Root Sports (our local network) carry any games?

Just checked, all games, except for the one on NBC will be carried by Root.

I'm still annoyed Chicago has to be on a joke network like TSN with their NBC feeds...oh well better than gord miller

I'm still annoyed Chicago has to be on a joke network like TSN with their NBC feeds...oh well better than gord miller

tsn is so much better than CBC for commentators and between period analysis.

Thursday April 12

Sens/Ranger 7pm EST CBC
Bruins/Caps 730pm EST CBC

Guess no Bruins/Caps for Canada ... stupid CBC, get another channel if you insist on doing this

It was inevitable with one channel. I think there are only 2 occurrences of overlapping games on CBC, and I can handle that.

DAMMIT CBC didn't get the Pens series...have to stream or trnt it cos I don't get TSN.

tsn is so much better than CBC for commentators and between period analysis.

Not even close.

TSN just has a bunch of clowns with silly monkey gimmicks.

Can't hold a candle to CBC.

Looks like a coverage split.

Why couldn't TSN have picked us up?

Because the contract didn't allow for it.

Just checked, all games, except for the one on NBC will be carried by Root.
Ok good stuff. Thanks Messier.

DAMN. Playoffs don't feel like playoffs on TSN. **** me.

Thursday April 12

Sens/Ranger 7pm EST CBC
Bruins/Caps 730pm EST CBC

Guess no Bruins/Caps for Canada ... stupid CBC, get another channel if you insist on doing this



they have 2 channels

check and bold...bell tv gets both:yo:

they have 2 channels

check and bold...bell tv gets both:yo:

Is it check or chex?........Freidman said chex

I'm guess CBC took Nashville Detroit before Boston Washington. So TSN took stl San jos over that series, probably for your reasoning

I personally am surprised CBC didn't pick Pho-Chi over Nash-Det. Pho games start at 10 PM

Infact Pho-Chi probably would have been my 3rd pick given Wash-Bos conflicts with Ott-NYR

CBC and TSN should look at there schedule and trade Bos-Wash for either Chicago-Pho or SJ-Stl, why CBC even bothered to pick Boston is beyond me(I wouldn't be surprised if they trade a few games from the Bos series for some later games)

Is it check or chex?........Freidman said chex

CHEX is the CBC affiliate out of Peterborough. Rogers digital cable gets it, so we're all set here. I imagine even in Peterborough the people there would get CBC Toronto as well, so they'd get the choice of both games.

So will there be any local coverage? For example, will Root Sports (our local network) carry any games?

Rogers Sportsnet did that last season for Vancouver. So I imagine there would be for some teams, likely determined by popularity. I'm just hoping games do not conflict with each other as badly as last season. I like to watch most playoffs games and last year was a pain. I wish CBC would host replays like TSN does.

first round is non-exclusive, the rest of the rounds are exclusive to national broadcasters.

I say it goes like this

CBC: Vancouver vs L.A - Canada
CBC: Rangers vs Ottawa - Canada
TSN: Pitt vs Philly – Too much hype to pass it up
CBC: Bos vs Wash – Need another 7pm starter series
TSN: St Louis vs SJ – TSN needs a late series and gets guaranteed all late games here
CBC: Nash vs. Det – Do not know why but a feeling they take Detroit instead of another late series
TSN: PHX vs Chicago - TSN all to happy this late series falls to them
TSN: FLA vs NJ – Best of the rest

not even close.

Tsn just has a bunch of clowns with silly monkey gimmicks.

Can't hold a candle to cbc.

TSN > CBC

In my humble opinion.

TSN > CBC

In my humble opinion.

I personally wouldn't even say opinion. Or humble. It's beyond any of that. It's the truth to the power of infinity +1.

Also, TSN does not employ the following: Cherry, Healy. That automatically puts them leagues ahead.

Anyone know if TSN will be streaming their games? As far as I can tell the answer is no but I'm hoping I'm wrong.

Here's the full schedule INCLUDING local broadasts, sans the Kings, Predators, Devils, Panthers, and Blues, who have not announced local broadcast information yet. (but will probably televise most/all games)

ONLY games broadcasted on NBC (not NBC Sports Network, CNBC, or NHL Network) are exclusive. All other games will also be shown on local RSNs, and it is likely that NBC will not produce the games themselves but pick up the home team's broadcast.

Oh, and RSP = Root Sports Pittsburgh.

Wednesday, April 11
7:30 ET
Flyers @ Penguins - Game 1 - NBCSN, TSN, CSNP, RSP

8:00 ET
Red Wings @ Predators - Game 1 - CNBC, CBC, FSD

10:30 ET
Kings @ Canucks - Game 1 - NBCSN, CBC


Thursday, April 12
7:00 ET
Senators @ Rangers - Game 1 - NHLN, CBC, MSG

7:30 ET
Capitals @ Bruins - Game 1 - NBCSN, CBC, CSNMA, NESN
Sharks @ Blues - Game 1 - CNBC, TSN, CSNCA

10:00 ET
Blackhawks @ Coyotes - Game 1 - NBCSN, TSN, CSNC, FSAZ


Friday, April 13
7:00 ET
Devils @ Panthers - Game 1 - NHLN, TSN

7:30 ET
Flyers @ Penguins - Game 2 - NBCSN, TSN, CSNP, RSP
Red Wings @ Predators - Game 2 - CNBC, CBC, FSD

10:00 ET
Kings @ Canucks - Game 2 - NBCSN, CBC


Saturday, April 14
3:00 ET
Capitals @ Bruins - Game 2 - NBC, CBC

7:00 ET
Senators @ Rangers - Game 2 - NBCSN, CBC, MSG

7:30 ET
Sharks @ Blues - Game 2 - CNBC, TSN, CSNCA

10:00 ET
Blackhawks @ Coyotes - Game 2 - NBCSN, TSN, CSNC, FSAZ


Sunday, April 15
Noon ET
Predators @ Red Wings - Game 3 - NBC, CBC

3:00 ET
Penguins @ Flyers - Game 3 - NBC, TSN

7:30 ET
Devils @ Panthers - Game 2 - NBCSN, TSN

10:30 ET
Canucks @ Kings - Game 3 - NBCSN, CBC


Monday, April 16
7:30 ET
Rangers @ Senators - Game 3 - CNBC, CBC, MSG
Bruins @ Capitals - Game 3 - NBCSN, CBC, NESN, CSNMA

10:00 ET
Blues @ Sharks - Game 3 - NBCSN, TSN, CSNCA


Tuesday, April 17
7:00 ET
Panthers @ Devils - Game 3 - NHLN, TSN

7:30 ET
Predators @ Red Wings - Game 4 - NBCSN, CBC, FSD

9:00 ET
Coyotes @ Blackhawks - Game 3 - CNBC, TSN, FSAZ, CSNC


Wednesday, April 18
7:30 ET
Rangers @ Senators - Game 4 - CNBC, CBC, MSG
Penguins @ Flyers - Game 4 - NBCSN, TSN, CSNP, RSP

10:00 ET
Canucks @ Kings - Game 4 - NBCSN, CBC


Thursday, April 19
7:00 ET
Panthers @ Devils - Game 4 - NHLN, TSN

7:30 ET
Bruins @ Capitals - Game 4 - NBCSN, CBC, NESN, CSNMA

8:00 ET
Coyotes @ Blackhawks - Game 4 - CNBC, TSN, FSAZ, CSNC

10:30 ET
Blues @ Sharks - Game 4 - NBCSN, TSN, CSNCA


Friday, April 20
7:30 ET
Flyers @ Penguins - Game 5* - NBCSN, TSN, CSNP, RSP

8:00 ET
Red Wings @ Predators - Game 5* - CNBC, CBC, FSD


Saturday, April 21
3:00 ET
Capitals @ Bruins - Game 5* - NBC, CBC

6:30 ET
Devils @ Panthers - Game 5* - NHLN, TSN

7:00 ET
Senators @ Rangers - Game 5* - NBCSN, CBC, MSG

7:30 ET
Sharks @ Blues - Game 5* - CNBC, TSN, CSNCA

10:00 ET
Blackhawks @ Coyotes - Game 5* - NBCSN, TSN, CSNC, FSAZ


Sunday, April 22
TBD
Bruins @ Capitals - Game 6* - TBD
Penguins @ Flyers - Game 6* - TBD
Kings @ Canucks - Game 5* - TBD
Predators @ Red Wings - Game 6* - TBD


Monday, April 23
TBD
Rangers @ Senators - Game 6* - TBD
Blues @ Sharks - Game 6* - TBD, CSNCA
Coyotes @ Blackhawks - Game 6* - TBD, FSAZ, CSNC


Tuesday, April 24
TBD
Panthers @ Devils - Game 6* - TBD
Flyers @ Penguins - Game 7* - TBD
Canucks @ Kings - Game 6* - TBD
Red Wings @ Predators - Game 7* - TBD

Wednesday, April 25
TBD
Capitals @ Bruins - Game 7* - TBD
Sharks @ Blues - Game 7* - TBD, CSNCA
Blackhawks @ Coyotes - Game 7* - TBD, CSNC, FSAZ


Thursday, April 26
TBD
Senators @ Rangers - Game 7* - TBD
Devils @ Panthers - Game 7* - TBD
Kings @ Canucks - Game 7* - TBD


* if necessary

before the playoffs start it might have been smart for CBC to put up a playoff hockey pool that did not have lots of players from teams that are not even in it ...

seriously they have Colorado, Buffalo and Dallas players available to choose

for big hockey fans this just makes things easier but also worse cuz players will have even more similar teams cuz obviously they are not going to take players out of the playoffs and as for the casual hockey fans well some might not know these players from these teams are out and will be like wth and crap on hockey cuz of this

whoever did this at CBC is ridiculous

I personally wouldn't even say opinion. Or humble. It's beyond any of that. It's the truth to the power of infinity +1.

Also, TSN does not employ the following: Cherry, Healy. That automatically puts them leagues ahead.

No, they employ Dave Hodge, Gord Miller, James Duthie and Marc Crawford...which puts them about 27 steps behind

No, they employ Dave Hodge, Gord Miller, James Duthie and Marc Crawford...which puts them about 27 steps behind

When Dave Hodge passes more people will miss him then when u pass;)

I personally wouldn't even say opinion. Or humble. It's beyond any of that. It's the truth to the power of infinity +1.

Also, TSN does not employ the following: Cherry, Healy. That automatically puts them leagues ahead.

I agree, and you can add Jim "Take that Ben Eager" Hughson to that list.

HFboards thinks everybody in the hockey broadcasting business sucks

I don't mind CBC (except for Cherry) or TSN...it's Sportsnet which is the worst (and thankfully isn't broadcasting the playoffs). NBC is pretty bad, too.

Does anyone know the commentator pairings for each series, or where I could find them?

Does anyone know the commentator pairings for each series, or where I could find them?

From Elliotte Friedman's twitter:

VAN-LAK: Hughson/Simpson/Oake
OTT-NYR: Cole/Galley/Healy/Campbell
BOS-WAS: Brown/Millen
NAS-DET: Lee/Weekes/Petrillo

zzzzzzzzzzzz

Lee and Weekes with Det/Nsh... lol

OTT-NYR: Cole


I can imagine the goal call if the Rangers win the series in OT: "Gaborik to Messier, drops it back to Leetch, shoots it on goal, rebound picked up by Steve Larmer, SCOOOREEE! What a save by Richter".

From Elliotte Friedman's twitter:

VAN-LAK: Hughson/Simpson/Oake
OTT-NYR: Cole/Galley/Healy/Campbell
BOS-WAS: Brown/Millen
NAS-DET: Lee/Weekes/Petrillo

Poor Ottawa :laugh:

I can just imagine the call every time they score.

Cole: "Here's Spezza... gets it over to........ the winger. He takes a shot, score. THERE'S A GOAL BY OTTAWAAAAAA."

Galley: "That was a gr-"

Healy: "BLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHSPEZZASHOULDHAVESHOTTHEPUCKIAMANGR YBLAHBLAHBLAH"

:shakehead

Poor Ottawa :laugh:

I can just imagine the call every time they score.

Cole: "Here's Spezza... gets it over to........ the winger. He takes a shot, score. THERE'S A GOAL BY OTTAWAAAAAA."

Galley: "That was a gr-"

Healy: "BLAHBLAHBLAHBLAHSPEZZASHOULDHAVESHOTTHEPUCKIAMANGR YBLAHBLAHBLAH"

:shakehead

He's gonna call a Senator Mats Sundin at least 15 times.

He's gonna call a Senator Mats Sundin at least 15 times.

Don't forget calling Gonchar Karlsson a million times and vice versa during the course a series.

Don't forget calling Gonchar Karlsson a million times and vice versa during the course a series.

Also won't be surprised to hear, "What a save by Lalime!"

Last game he kept getting Alfredsson and Anderson mixed up...

At least we get Cassie Campbell. What a babe

Does anyone know the commentator pairings for each series, or where I could find them?

What about on TSN? I remember last year they had to use the teams feed because of limited commentators.

Last game he kept getting Alfredsson and Anderson mixed up...

:biglaugh:

I don't know what I'd do without Bob.

What about on TSN? I remember last year they had to use the teams feed because of limited commentators.

TSN does it weirdly... they switch up their commentators as the series' go on. Also, I'm pretty sure that they use the local feeds because they're too cheap to hire enough commentators and have another broadcast.

At least we get Cassie Campbell. What a babe

The new girl Andi is much more of a babe.

The new girl Andi is much more of a babe.

Andi has nice little puppies:p:

Thank god we get Hughson...

When Dave Hodge passes more people will miss him then when u pass;)

I doubt that

Wow...

Cole, Healy, and Campbell. I am truly sorry Sens fans. I'm sorry for myself as well because I'll be watching every game of that series.

I have a question I'm confused I've never had to deal with this before.

So I have Shaw cable and have the center ice package am I going to be able to watch the Caps/Bruins series?

Thank god we get Hughson...

Were you really surprised? Lol.

Has someone (Anyone? Bueller?) heard who NBC is using (Besides Doc, Edzo, Pierre, Engblom, & Strader)???

I heard Forslund at one point, but I haven't heard anything else. Figure they need what... 8 announcing teams right??? (That's if they don't just cheap out and pick up the Canadian feed)

:help:

Has someone (Anyone? Bueller?) heard who NBC is using (Besides Doc, Edzo, Pierre, Engblom, & Strader)???

I heard Forslund at one point, but I haven't heard anything else. Figure they need what... 8 announcing teams right??? (That's if they don't just cheap out and pick up the Canadian feed)

:help:

I am sure they will be stealing some feeds for sure. I would expect Forslund for sure, hopefully Darryl Reaugh will be put to work as well. I am sure they will pickup some canadian feeds especially for games in Ottawa. They will probably steal some local feeds like NHL network did many times just using the Capitals broadcast or Blackhawks etc.

I have a question I'm confused I've never had to deal with this before.

So I have Shaw cable and have the center ice package am I going to be able to watch the Caps/Bruins series?

Put me in the same boat. Is CBC dedicating Millen and Brown to the B's/Caps series for an online feed only? I cannot find anywhere where this series will be broadcast in Canada besides CHEX which is not a readily available channel across the country. I think Game 3 is on as it is at 4pm before Sens Rags..

Put me in the same boat. Is CBC dedicating Millen and Brown to the B's/Caps series for an online feed only? I cannot find anywhere where this series will be broadcast in Canada besides CHEX which is not a readily available channel across the country. I think Game 3 is on as it is at 4pm before Sens Rags..


games 1 and 3 of that series will be on CHEX and cbc.ca ... games 2,4,5,6,7 will be on the full CBC network

interestingly, TSN has the 7:30et slot open on monday 16th (game 3), so there is a chance cbc trades the game to tsn for one in return later on, happened once or twice last year if i recall

I have a question I'm confused I've never had to deal with this before.

So I have Shaw cable and have the center ice package am I going to be able to watch the Caps/Bruins series?

nope shaw won't offer that series

however BELL TV will:yo:

I have a question I'm confused I've never had to deal with this before.

So I have Shaw cable and have the center ice package am I going to be able to watch the Caps/Bruins series?


YES, you will see games 2,4,5,6 and 7 on CBC the actual network. Not sure why people think the whole series isn't going to be shown

for games 1 and 3 only, seeing as how you're on shaw, you have NO tv option, however ALL games from ALL series that cbc shows are streamed for free from their website at http://www.cbcsports.ca. you will have to use the stream for games 1 and 3 ONLY.

hope that helps with your confusion :nod:

Round 2 seems fairly straightforward...

draft order is:
CBC
CBC
TSN
TSN

Ottawa makes it:

CBC Ott series
CBC LA series for potential doubleheaders
TSN Other east series
TSN PHX/NSH

Ottawa out is a little trickier... But that means NYR would play WAS, PHI or NJD which would be a good enough "rivalry" any which way

CBC NYR series
CBC LAK/STL
TSN Other east series
TSN PHX/NSH

I would almost bet that CBC is going to get one East and one West series. That's the only way that they'll have constant hockey.

In the west they're definitely choosing LA-St. Louis

good luck to the tv ratings.. nashville, phoenix, LA and st louis.. no one would think that was possible.. :laugh:

Me thinks CBC will take The Rangers series if they beat Ottawa.

Me thinks CBC will take The Rangers series if they beat Ottawa.

The only way they might not is if NYR plays NJD, because that means BOS would be playing PHI and BOS/PHI might win that one from a TV standpoint

Round 2 seems fairly straightforward...

draft order is:
CBC
CBC
TSN
TSN

Ottawa makes it:

CBC Ott series
CBC LA series for potential doubleheaders
TSN Other east series
TSN PHX/NSH

Ottawa out is a little trickier... But that means NYR would play WAS, PHI or NJD which would be a good enough "rivalry" any which way

CBC NYR series
CBC LAK/STL
TSN Other east series
TSN PHX/NSH

Sounds about right.