NBC/Versus schedule released

trwi7 · Post #1 » by **trwi7** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:38 pm

NBC

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=72801

Versus

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=72806

Breakdown by team.

Rangers - 21
Bruins - 21
Penguins - 20
Red Wings - 19
Capitals - 19
Flyers - 18
Blackhawks - 16
Sabres - 13
Lightning - 11
Wild - 10
Blues - 9
Avalanche - 9
Stars - 7
Kings - 7
Devils - 7
Canadiens - 6
Ducks - 6
Sharks - 6
Hurricanes - 4
Coyotes - 4
Canucks - 2
Maple Leafs - 2
Predators - 2
Blue Jackets - 2
Panthers - 1
Jets - 1
Islanders - 1
Senators - 0
Oilers - 0
Flames - 0

Still dominated by East Coast teams and the Red Wings and Blackhawks in the Original 6 but it's nice to see every team except the three least popular Canadian teams get a game.

WEFFPIM · Post #2 » by **WEFFPIM** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:47 pm

Needs more Sharks

trwi7 · Post #3 » by **trwi7** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:48 pm

I was shocked that the Wild, Blues and especially Avalanche got that many games.

Post #4 » by **Nolan** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:02 pm

trwi7 wrote:I was shocked that the Wild, Blues and especially Avalanche got that many games.

Not really all that suprised by the Wild and Av's getting more games than the Kings and Sharks but the Blues are shocker. Also it'd be nice to see the Preds and Canes get a few more games.

trwi7 · Post #5 » by **trwi7** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:16 pm

Why are you more surprised by the Blues than the Avs? The Blues are at least decent, the Avs are terrible.

Post #6 » by **Nolan** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:52 pm

^
Colorado's a big hockey state and they have a really great young team with a bright future. Duchene, Johnson, Varlamov and Landeskog are going to be a ton fun to watch.

trwi7 · Post #7 » by **trwi7** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 7:54 pm

The Blues have great fans as well, I would argue better than the Avs.

Post #8 » by **Nolan** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:09 pm

trwi7 wrote:The Blues have great fans as well, I would argue better than the Avs.

True. The Blues have a great local fan base but the Av's are a bigger draw around the league because of their history. Casual fan's are more interested than watching them then they are the Blues.

Post #9 » by **ajaX82** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:40 pm

wish it was a little more even but it'll work. Every team should get at least one game

WEFFPIM · Post #10 » by **WEFFPIM** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:47 pm

I'll be honest, I'm fine with not getting those three Canadian teams (sorry Nolan). I do think the Canucks should be on more, though.

Post #11 » by **Nolan** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:53 pm

WEFFPIM wrote:I'll be honest, I'm fine with not getting those three Canadian teams (sorry Nolan). I do think the Canucks should be on more, though.

Lol no worries.

I'm suprised they aren't going to show more Canucks games as well.

Post #12 » by **ajaX82** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:28 am

how did the Wild get 10 games? Dany Heatley must really draw the ratings

WEFFPIM · Post #13 » by **WEFFPIM** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 3:22 am

ajaX82 wrote:how did the Wild get 10 games? Dany Heatley must really draw the ratings

Wild have big viewership locally. Wouldn't be shocked if their national games are exclusive.

Plus the whole state of hockey and blah blah blah