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Game times to kill Canadian WJC buzz? (TSN's broadcast schedule)
Anyone know if NHLN in the US is airing the games?
I'm guessing, they aired it last year. Besides, what else is there to broadcast when there's a lockout? (assuming there still is one when the WJC rolls around)
I think Sweden, Russia and Finland care about the results the most, no?
Anyway, this thread is a parade of arrogance.
And yeah, afraid to shock you, but these will be the times for Olympics. Prime time in Russia (7PM) is 10AM in East coast.
-Games will be re-played in prime time later That night
-Website will offer a "no spoiler" option that doesn't give away the score
-News on Facebook will still be posted.
-Realize ratings will be lower
-They're branding it as "only true Canadians watch that late/early"
God TSN sucks, really hope they lose the NHL rights
God TSN sucks, really hope they lose the NHL rights
How does any of that constitute TSN sucking?
I'll be waking up at 3AM to watch the games. The World Juniors is by far my favourite hockey of the year. I may sleep in on the days that Canada isn't playing and watch Finland and other teams play on repeat later in the day though... getting up that early everyday isn't something that I can see myself doing for too many days in a row.
I like having the ridiculous start time every 3 or so years, it just feels more traditional.
The one game I'm surprised is the early one though is Canada vs USA at 4am EST (so like 3pm local?) and Germany vs Slovakia for the prime time game. Seems strange especially because it is one of the last games so Slovakia and Germany will probably both already be relegated by then (I'm assuming USA won't suck again).
As a guy who liked this tournament BEFORE it was popular like it is today, I'm kind of glad. It'll weed out a lot of the WJC posers.
That's the dumbest thing I've read today. You sound like such a hipster. If you're truly a fan of the tournament you'd be happy that it gets the support it does, whether it's bandwagoners or not, it's awesome for the players involved.
The timing sucks. I'm sure I'm not the only one stuck in the situation where the game is on at 4:30am then you have to start getting ready for work at 8am.
Dude, not sure if you're a post-school person who's working and actually works through the holidays but if not and you're on Christmas break... it's one early wake-up...
I might catch replays for round robin games, but at the very least I will take the early wake-up/late night for the gold medal game.
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Yes, I am a "post-school person". I have a job and often work 12 hour days. I suppose that makes me a "WJC poser" because I work and make money to support myself and my loved ones.
I like having the ridiculous start time every 3 or so years, it just feels more traditional.
The one game I'm surprised is the early one though is Canada vs USA at 4am EST (so like 3pm local?) and Germany vs Slovakia for the prime time game. Seems strange especially because it is one of the last games so Slovakia and Germany will probably both already be relegated by then (I'm assuming USA won't suck again).
... how would they be relegated before even playing in the relegation round? They probably get primetime because Slovakia and Germany are both closer to Russia than Canada and the U.S. are.
I can't see Slovakia getting relegated either. They should have one of the best teams at the tournament this year.
That's the best part of being on holiday during the tournament: I can adjust my sleep schedule on an as-needed basis, so I can either a.) start going to bed sooner, or b.) sleep in the middle of the day, and I'll still have time after the tournament to get everything back on track.
If all goes well, I shouldn't miss too much action...
Thank goodness for my DVR, will come in handy during that time.
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Exhibit A as to how hockey doesn't matter on ESPN:
Last night an ESPN program was discussing how the Detroit Pistons needed a hero citing the heroes on the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and no mention of the Detroit Red Wings. All this despite the Red Wings probably being the most succesful team in Detroit right now.
Let's not forget that this is the case for European fans almost every year. I know that most WJC fans live in Canada, but it's an international tournament, not "North American Junior Championship".
Didnt realize Sochi was that far off central europe. I thought the times in 2014 would be more friendly that the **** in Vancouver 2010 (no offense), but 5 hours is still a lot.
Also already makes me dread the 2014 world cup in brazil, the last 2 WCs I could comfortably watch 3 games a day, now being out of school and having to deal with bad start times for CET, these times seem to be over
