Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 Is this something that you'd have to order special, or will it come with other basic cable channels. Also, those links send me to something on NFL HD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erok 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 I found this posting from another site and it shows the new list of HD channels Directv is launching (or launched by today) - and it includes NHL Network! It is currently in test mode.. see below. The new HD Channels are being launched as follows: Announced HD Additions * = not a simulcast of the SD channel (if available), programming will vary. September 2007 Channels in Test Mode with no official carriage announcement 54. NHL Network 55. Outdoor 56. Spike 57. Comedy Central 58. Nickelodeon East 59. CSTV Regional Sports Networks Available nationally, but local blackout rules still apply. Fall 2007 1. Altitude 2. Comcast SportsNet Chicago 3. Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic 4. FSN Arizona 5. FSN Bay Area 6. FSN Detroit 7. FSN Florida 8. FSN New England 9. FSN North 10. FSN Northwest 11. FSN Ohio 12. FSN Prime Ticket 13. FSN Rocky Mountain 14. FSN South 15. FSN Southwest 16. FSN West 17. New England Sports Network 18. SportsNet New York 19. SportsSouth 20. Sun Sports 21. YES Channels in Test Mode with no official carriage announcement 22. FSN Midwest 23. FSN Houston 24. FSN New York 25. FSN Pittsburgh 26. MSG 27. FSN Cincinnati 28. Comcast SportsNet West 29. MASN/SportsTime Ohio As they are added, they will automatically replace the SD version if you have HD equipment, you will be auto-tuned to the HD version when you input the current channel number. http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=17196&page=7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged Scooter 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 I found this posting from another site and it shows the new list of HD channels Directv is launching (or launched by today) - and it includes NHL Network! It is currently in test mode.. see below. The new HD Channels are being launched as follows: Announced HD Additions * = not a simulcast of the SD channel (if available), programming will vary. September 2007 Channels in Test Mode with no official carriage announcement 54. NHL Network 55. Outdoor 56. Spike 57. Comedy Central 58. Nickelodeon East 59. CSTV Regional Sports Networks Available nationally, but local blackout rules still apply. Fall 2007 1. Altitude 2. Comcast SportsNet Chicago 3. Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic 4. FSN Arizona 5. FSN Bay Area 6. FSN Detroit 7. FSN Florida 8. FSN New England 9. FSN North 10. FSN Northwest 11. FSN Ohio 12. FSN Prime Ticket 13. FSN Rocky Mountain 14. FSN South 15. FSN Southwest 16. FSN West 17. New England Sports Network 18. SportsNet New York 19. SportsSouth 20. Sun Sports 21. YES Channels in Test Mode with no official carriage announcement 22. FSN Midwest 23. FSN Houston 24. FSN New York 25. FSN Pittsburgh 26. MSG 27. FSN Cincinnati 28. Comcast SportsNet West 29. MASN/SportsTime Ohio As they are added, they will automatically replace the SD version if you have HD equipment, you will be auto-tuned to the HD version when you input the current channel number. http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=17196&page=7 Thanks for posting that, when I typed in NHL Network on DirecTv's web site, all it brought up was info on NHL Center Ice.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjny36 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 A buddy of mine that works at Time Warner Cable says that their customers aren't able to subscribe to Center Ice yet, because they're negotiating with the NHL over adding the NHL Network to their lineup. From what I understand, the NHL won't let Time Warner customers get Center Ice until T.W. agrees to add the NHL Network. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 Here is Wiki's page and what they have to say. It gets interesting at the bottom. I hope its comes I've been waiting for years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auxlepli 17 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 (edited) It's still too late. According the the same page Comcast "was contractually obligated to have NHL Network on its systems by summer 2007 at the latest, so it should have been available in the United States beginning with the 2007-08 NHL season. This deadline appears not to have been met, and so Comcast will likely owe a $15 million penalty to the NHL." That's originally sourced at this link, http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/search/article...t_id=1001016934 So back to my original question. Does this mean the NHL can break the Versus contract? Could the NHL be on ESPN soon? Seems to me it could. Edited September 26, 2007 by auxlepli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEBDA22 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 For those of us with Time Warner Cable , we are screwed . Just sent a request , and they are not even considering the NHL network . If enough of us with Time Warner send the request , maybe they will add it to their line up .....So please anyone with Time Warner send the request !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 Directv better land this...been waiting for this for some time...would like TSN and CBC added too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erok 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 Directv better land this...been waiting for this for some time...would like TSN and CBC added too... I just spoke to a Directv tech person about another issue and while waiting he starting talking about the NHL. I asked when DTV would be offering NHL Network and all he could say is that he heard it was coming - but did not have specifics on it. He is a hockey fan too and is expecting DTV to show it... yeah.. now hurry! erok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjny36 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 For those of us with Time Warner Cable , we are screwed . Just sent a request , and they are not even considering the NHL network . If enough of us with Time Warner send the request , maybe they will add it to their line up .....So please anyone with Time Warner send the request !! My buddy's telling me that they are planning on offering the NHL Network, but the NHL isn't allowing Time Warner to carry Center Ice until they finalize the contract and get NHLN on the air. The report out of the regional office is that they may miss the opening weekend up to the first couple of weeks, but it is "Very likely" that they will get it ironed out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted September 27, 2007 I just spoke to a Directv tech person about another issue and while waiting he starting talking about the NHL. I asked when DTV would be offering NHL Network and all he could say is that he heard it was coming - but did not have specifics on it. He is a hockey fan too and is expecting DTV to show it... yeah.. now hurry! erok Sounds good. At least he is a fan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2007 I wont believe it until I see it listed on my TV menu. Hope they don't want some outrageous price for the "Sports tier" I'm sure they'll put it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted September 27, 2007 WOW cable said they had no knowledge of the channel yet. When I read more of a reliable source that gives out the info on when the NHL network to be launch, ill start hounding WOW cable for us people in Detroit and for those in Chicago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukRules 0 Report post Posted September 27, 2007 For those of us with Time Warner Cable , we are screwed . Just sent a request , and they are not even considering the NHL network . If enough of us with Time Warner send the request , maybe they will add it to their line up .....So please anyone with Time Warner send the request !! how would one go about sending this request? is there a link onlline or is it by phone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erok 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 how would one go about sending this request? is there a link onlline or is it by phone? I made sure to tell the Directv rep I was very interested in NHL Network whille dealing with anoither problem the other day. I told him to be sure to document my request. It may sound useless but some companies will count each request to represent say 1,000 to 10,000 viewers - so every request counts. Give em a call! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjny36 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Time Warner struck a deal with the NHL either last night or this morning, so T.W. customers will be able to get Center Ice. I wasn't able to find out if the NHL Network is definitely going to be in the lineup, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 Wrote and called directv about the NHL Network request. Hopefully something is happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadow47 1 Report post Posted September 29, 2007 I have Comcast digital cable in Northern California and have the channel. It is just color bars at the moment but it is on the menu and shows the schedule of shows (classic SCF, classic NYI vs Bruins, etc.). It is called "NHLTV" and is up by the NFLTV NBATV channels. I'm hoping it will be free at first rather than part of the annoying $10 a month "sports tier" with like 6 extra channels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted September 30, 2007 NHL network is apparently debuting October 1st (tomorrow). They just advertised it on the Ducks/Kings game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted September 30, 2007 On Directv? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfessorLidstrom5 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2007 Well since I have Time Warner, what would be the upside of getting Center Ice if I was able to get the NHL Network? And vice versa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) An Email I got from WOW cable. Thank you for contacting WOW! via email. My name is Jim. Unfortunately at this time we do not have an update on whether WoW! will be carrying the NHL Network this year. We hope to have an update soon. If you have any other problems or questions, please contact us at: 1-866-496-9669 Edited October 1, 2007 by Jwo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erok 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2007 NHL network is apparently debuting October 1st (tomorrow). They just advertised it on the Ducks/Kings game Which network????? \ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted October 1, 2007 I have WOW cable and I've been unable to order the Center Ice package because of ongoing "negotiations" that involve the NHL Network. They're not giving me a straight answer about whether it will even be possible to subscribe to Center Ice this season, which makes me furious. I love WOW's service for a lot of reasons, but I like Center Ice too much to accept a service that doesn't offer it. They better get this worked out or they'll lose at least one customer here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2007 I'm trying to get a hold of Comcast right now to see what they'll tell me about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
