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The Senators PPV Mess
Even though the Senators are, to put it nicely, a little on the inconsistent side this year I'm still a hardcore fan. I've seen every game they've played this season... ...except for one: Senators at Detroit last week. Why? It was a pay per view game. I have the Rogers sports package at about $25/month, which includes NHL Centre Ice, so I can watch any game in the league... ...or so I thought: the package does not include these pay per view games. There are four more in 2007, including a Leafs(!) game. Why would I pay 10-odd dollars a game ABOVE $25/month? It doesn't make any sense to me. Sens fans: Do NOT pay for these games. The more you pay for, the more there will be next season. I've heard they want 8-10 next year. Vote with your wallets. As if that weren't bad enough, the pay per view game in Detroit isn't on the NHL on Google Video site which is supposed to have all NHL games a few days after they are played. They've already made their money, let us watch the game now. This makes a seriously lame situation with PPV that much lamer. C'mon NHL and the Senators, get your shit together. You're not going to get more fans (and more money) by giving the finger to your base. I don't care about ad-free games, I just want to watch my team. Posted at December 21, 2006 at 06:38 PM ESTLast updated December 21, 2006 at 06:38 PM EST Comments
This was all part of the new TV contract for the 2006/2007 season. I was complaining about it months ago. Each team gets 4 PPV games or something like that. They are of course weighted towards the end of the season when the playoff run-up is in full swing and against higher caliber teams. It was probably on at most bars where you can buy a drink and watch it for "free". Bars have to pay more than just the PPV fee, they also have to get a broadcast license. Anyone who's watched a boxing PPV on a hacked satellite knows about the no public broadcasting messages that get scrolled across during the show. Also, they were showing the game at the local movie theatres - like they do for wrestling. While I agree and will happily join in giving the collective finger to the league and not purchase the PPV, it might be interesting to know what kind of new innovative broadcast things are going on during these shows. There are no commercials. What are they doing with those 2 minute breaks at 5 and 15 minutes into each period? The certainly aren't playing hockey. You notice that the players are all resting on the bench only when you attend a game in person and the big red TV timeout light goes on. I am interested in what added value things go on during this time. It is nice to see the NHL innovating with their google video partnership. Maybe the PPVs are part of that exploration of new ways to show the game. Maybe they are just a fan-rape cash grab. » Posted by: James at December 22, 2006 01:03 PMI guess I don't watch enough hockey, but I haven't heard of any of this PPV hockey stuff before. If you wanted to pay to watch the game, it used to be that you had to go to the arena. I think it's kind of sad that the NHL has gotten to a point that the fans can't even watch all the local games without paying tons of money for extra cable packages and what not. I think the idea of going to the theatre would be a nice way to watch the game, Cheaper than going to the arena, but much better picture and sound then you could hope to get at home. Anyway, they should just broadcast all the local games free on UHF in the local area, and have people pay for extras like HD and away games. » Posted by: Kibbee at December 27, 2006 09:59 PM |
