Rico Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 according to ESPN the Magazine's June 19th issue with John Daly on the cover, page 105: "(Bettman) wanted a new TV deal, and you got that, too, although Game 7 of a conference finals getting beat in the ratings by a spelling bee is no cause for celebration." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Something on network television beat something on an obscure cable network? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Well, here is the current configuration and attendance figures for the NHL: HOCKEY AS A WAY OF LIFE (GUARANTEED SELLOUTS) Ottawa Montreal Toronto Calgary Edmonton Vancouver Detroit Minnesota BIG CITY, DECENT TEAM (95% CAPACITY) Philadelphia N.Y. Rangers Dallas MIDDLE MARKET, GOOD ECONOMY, DECENT TEAM (85% CAPACITY) San Jose Colorado MIDDLE MARKET, NON-HOCKEY AREA, GOOD ECONOMY, DECENT TEAM (80% CAPACITY) Carolina Tampa Bay MIDDLE MARKET, NON-HOCKEY AREA, GOOD ECONOMY, GOOD MARKETING (80% CAPACITY) Columbus Nashville MIDDLE MARKET, HOCKEY AREA, POOR ECONOMY (75% CAPACITY) Buffalo BIG CITY, BANDWAGON FANS (65% CAPACITY) Boston Atlanta Washington Chicago Los Angeles MIDDLE MARKET, NON-HOCKEY AREA (60% CAPACITY) New Jersey N.Y. Islanders Pittsburgh Florida Phoenix Anaheim St. Louis Canadian Based on this, does the NHL deserve a huge American TV contract for network/major cable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACor58 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 according to ESPN the Magazine's June 19th issue with John Daly on the cover, page 105:"(Bettman) wanted a new TV deal, and you got that, too, although Game 7 of a conference finals getting beat in the ratings by a spelling bee is no cause for celebration." 708187[/snapback] That is a backhanded slap by ESPN. The Bee was on ABC (their sister station) on national TV to 300 Million homes. Game 7 was on the bike racing network and broadcast in about 30 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 That is a backhanded slap by ESPN. The Bee was on ABC (their sister station) on national TV to 300 Million homes. Game 7 was on the bike racing network and broadcast in about 30 million. 708249[/snapback] 20 million of whom don't even know it exists, let alone that they have it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 20 million of whom don't even know it exists, let alone that they have it.... 708258[/snapback] Hell, I didn't until hockey was on it. In which case, it's been a success for them of sorts -- a whole lot of people who never watched OLN now know it's around. Can't say it makes me want to tune in for any "BassMasters" or anything, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 The Spelling Bee rocked, man. It was nail-biting right down to the last word. Ever since they changed the rules and removed the phonetic redline and allowed the two-line pass, it has all but eliminated the neutral zone trap, which we all know opened the door for breaking rules like the commonly ignored "I before E, except after C...or when it sounds like A as in 'neighbor' and 'weigh.' " Plus, they let the judge's panel use smaller dictionaries, and that alone has really made the bees more exciting. You guys missed a real thriller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 The Spelling Bee rocked, man. It was nail-biting right down to the last word. Ever since they changed the rules and removed the phonetic redline and allowed the two-line pass, it has all but eliminated the neutral zone trap, which we all know opened the door for breaking rules like the commonly ignored "I before E, except after C...or when it sounds like A as in 'neighbor' and 'weigh.' " Plus, they let the judge's panel use smaller dictionaries, and that alone has really made the bees more exciting. You guys missed a real thriller. 708267[/snapback] did the winner rip off her shirt and start running through the audience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 did the winner rip off her shirt and start running through the audience? 708293[/snapback] Meazza would be all over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 this story says it all. and it's damn funny to boot: http://www.slate.com/id/2143315/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Meazza would be all over that. 708298[/snapback] Ya it didn't happen though. A tad disappointing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 this story says it all. and it's damn funny to boot: http://www.slate.com/id/2143315/ 708300[/snapback] Great article. He is dead on about the average Hockey fan in these parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortured Soul Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 GoBills, Just wondering...you don't think the NHL has any small markets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoak Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Who really wants to see a city that cares about as much about their hockey team as they do about the stock prices of tampons luck their way into the cup finals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goober Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 That is a backhanded slap by ESPN. The Bee was on ABC (their sister station) on national TV to 300 Million homes. Game 7 was on the bike racing network and broadcast in about 30 million. 708249[/snapback] but why was it on the bike racing network? because no one in the country gives a crap about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 2.7/5 ratings/share for game 5...beat the Lost rerun, head-to-head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goober Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 2.7/5 ratings/share for game 5...beat the Lost rerun, head-to-head... 709184[/snapback] re. world cup - ABC's broadcast of three matches Friday through Sunday delivered an average rating of 2.8 thanks for the rolleyes, too bad I block those stupid emoticon thingies... And I like the sabres, I just got annoyed by ACor's anti-soccer rants...point being, just because the majority of the U.S. isn't obsessed with hockey, doesn't make it worthless. Same w/ soccer. I don't try to debate whether NASCAR would be better off if Kobe Bryant joined up. Get a grip folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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