KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 I was just thinking about it right now and I wanted to know if I'm the only one that thinks about it this way ... I love hockey my fav. sport ... but for some reason i enjoy watching NFL network over NHL Network ... NHL Network is plain boring ... they only show old games and they only show the past playoffs games over and over again ... NFL has like inside training camp ... total access (daily live news update around nfl) Nhl network ... i barely see the nhl on the fly program and its probably a repeat and really really boring ... Why dont they make it more interesting they dont even broadcast any live broadcast of players or coaches that do an announcement ... once in a full moon ... Am I the only one that thinks NFL Network is way better managed then the Nhl Network ??? NFL NETWORK > NHL NETWORK ... ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 ive never seen NHL network because i live in the states but id just be happy to have a channel that plays hockey 24/7. just so i can get my fix! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 I've never seen the NFL network but the NHL network is pretty lame. The only reason i watch it is for the On The Fly so i dont have to wait through the highlights of other sports. I'm only really into hockey, don't have the patience for any other sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 Ye i know off season nhl network sucks they should just close it until the season starts ... nfl networks makes the long boring off season of the nfl actually fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 I didn't even know they had an NHL network. Do they at least show classic games on there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 i have the nfl network but havent seen the nhl one, i really like the nfl cuz it plays classic games going all the way back to whenever they have a recording of a game....not to mention i like the inside training camps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 I didn't even know they had an NHL network. Do they at least show classic games on there? Lots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 Has the U.S. NHL network started yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 Has the U.S. NHL network started yet? ya i was wondering the same thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msm2000 0 Report post Posted August 4, 2007 It is not up and running yet, but will be before the season starts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted August 5, 2007 is that for sure? dont get my hopes up =D ill have to go do some research on that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted August 5, 2007 My issue with it is they play the same games over the course of the day. One classic game from the nineties and one recent game, both playoff games. They have more then enough archived footage not to repeat games. Plus most people who have the network would have PVR (Canadian TiVo) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings&Beer 0 Report post Posted August 5, 2007 What do you know, the NFL beats the NHL in yet another measurement of entertaining fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted August 5, 2007 The NFL is the most boring game of the "big four" IMO. Play for five seconds, talk about it for 15. BORING So with that, anything that the NFL produces is boring. Mock drafts, a network ... YAWN. Yeah the league occasionally gets lucky with a truly exciting game, once or twice a season, but mostly it's boring. Even it's big game is a snore fest. There's been one or two memorable super bowls and it has the most boring half-time shows too. The past one with Prince is the exception that proves the rule. Oh and worst all -star game belongs to the NFL too. American football lends itself to TV timeouts and that is the only reason it's popular IMO. Attending a game is synonymous with torture IMO. It's only redeeming quality is the sideline eye candy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted August 5, 2007 The NFL is the most boring game of the "big four" IMO. Play for five seconds, talk about it for 15. BORING So with that, anything that the NFL produces is boring. Mock drafts, a network ... YAWN. Yeah the league occasionally gets lucky with a truly exciting game, once or twice a season, but mostly it's boring. Even it's big game is a snore fest. There's been one or two memorable super bowls and it has the most boring half-time shows too. The past one with Prince is the exception that proves the rule. Oh and worst all -star game belongs to the NFL too. American football lends itself to TV timeouts and that is the only reason it's popular IMO. Attending a game is synonymous with torture IMO. It's only redeeming quality is the sideline eye candy. boring or not ... they know what they have to do to get fans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted August 5, 2007 yea last night they tellivised the green bay packers scrimmage...i still havent seen a single clip of hockey on tv this summer =( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 yea last night they tellivised the green bay packers scrimmage...i still havent seen a single clip of hockey on tv this summer =( Did they make the cable companies pay for that scrimmage to air it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 boring or not ... they know what they have to do to get fans I don't think they did anything. I think it's more conducive to TV viewing, and there's only one game per week so it's easier to follow during the season Casual fans don't necessarily have to be die-hard fans to keep up with three or four or more, which is the case with hockey, basketball, and baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotzman 29 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 If the NHL was smart, they would hire one of the head marketing guys(or gals) from NASCAR or the NFL and get them to actually market this game. Was last year the horrible marketing campaign with the hockey samurai warrior thing or was that the year before? Either way, ridiculous... ESPN did the best marketing of the NHL I can ever remember. Hilarious and also let us get to know some of the star players. The NFL doesn't need to be defended, they have a quality product that people love. They are number one for a reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 i don't get to see either one since im in timewarner area. they never had nhl network and they dropped the nfl network so i missed the preseason game yesterday and im pissed. stupid timewarner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotzman 29 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Maybe this commercial would work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a-Dx5ciIdQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Maybe this commercial would work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a-Dx5ciIdQ Steve Carrell is a funny. That me LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings-40-5 11 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 yea last night they tellivised the green bay packers scrimmage...i still havent seen a single clip of hockey on tv this summer =( The only hockey I have seen on this summer has been on the MSG channel. They have been playing Ranger games from this past season. I dont really care for the Rangers, but it is better than nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 yea true that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redmathew 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 NHL network sucks, its what the cable company give us, since they dont give us center ice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
