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i'm just glad they didn't blackout the CSN feed on center ice last night - they did that last year when they had the games on versus - stuck with their crap broadcast and to make it worse most of the games were "join in progress"
"NBC, the channel that has used the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby in just about every commercial since the network started airing hockey games, is refusing to let the team show game three of the Penguins/Flyers series on the giant screen outside the arena." from the Pensblog.
Pitt Chick, I do not say this to rub salt into the wound, but now maybe you all can appreciate how Wings fans felt when they were refused the right to buy tickets to game 3 last year. The teams belong to their fans as much as to the owners and for any government, news or private concern to deny the fans access is ludicrous. I am willing to bet the economy in Pittsburgh isn't any better than here in Detroit; the powers that be are losing a huge chance to say thank you to those who have supported them. Shame on the owners and the city for not stepping up to this bully.
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Shame on the owners and the city for not stepping up to this bully.
It is between the NHL and NBC...
the city and the owners, even the local NBC affiliate, have no say in the matter. A big e-mail writing campaign in being touted though!
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I am willing to bet the economy in Pittsburgh isn't any better than here in Detroit
Actually, our unemployment rate is below the national average. Many places are hiring.
And our housing did not have the huge drop that was seen elsewhere. Many places increased in value last year (ours is up 5%)!
As the Pittsburgh mayor said -- We weren't invited to the party, so we don't have the hangover.
How about the Hurricanes tonight!? total different team from Wed. night. Tim Gleason of all people gets the game-winner in Overtime, Gleason had zero goals all season too, no better time than now. 1-1 going back to Raleigh.
Pittsburgh won in OT as well.
MICoastie, I'm not by any means attacking you or your point of view, but I don't hear these annoucers 'dissing' Detroit like you say they are.
As for ESPN, they confused my team for the Carolina Panthers in their playoff preview, what's even more funny is they used the Florida Panthers logo, as this point they can kiss off, even if they show hockey next year, they'll cut into broadcasts to keep us all up to date on the latest a-roid and other NY-Boston baseball and football issues, just get VS into more homes.
Vancouver... lovely city I suppose... some pretty scenery around there... and probably a few decent nice people there too... maybe even a dog worth petting... but, durn it all to hades, do I fricking despise this Canuck hockey team... almost, alllllllllmost as much as Detroit...
Vancouver... lovely city I suppose... some pretty scenery around there... and probably a few decent nice people there too... maybe even a dog worth petting... but, durn it all to hades, do I fricking despise this Canuck hockey team... almost, alllllllllmost as much as Detroit...
Well Andy Murray was ready to jump into the Vancouver bench after the game ended. It will be an interesting first 5 minutes when they get back to Scottrade Center.
Changing gears and going to my Caps against Rangers tomorrow on NBC (1E/10P). Starting goalie will be last minute decision by Boudreau, I think he'll start Theodore but he will be on a very short leash. Need Ovechkin to have a huge game to get Lundqvist off his game.
MICoastie, I'm not by any means attacking you or your point of view, but I don't hear these annoucers 'dissing' Detroit like you say they are.
The worst offender from NBC apparently isn't doing the broadcasts anymore. I haven't seen him any time I have watched a Wings game on NBC this year. I normally only watch the Wings play on Fox Sports with local announcers or on HNC on the Windsor channel. We will see if the coverage is more even-handed this year. I don't mind honest criticism if it is deserved, but when you can marvel about the players on one team, and only criticize the other team, or completely ignore their accomplishments, I think that is one-sided and prejudicial coverage. Certainly individual and team stats for the Wings for the past few years would warrent some positive comments from the announcers.
And yes, they do 'dis' Detroit as well. During the Winter classic, there was mention made of the mess created by former mayor Kilpatrick, but not a word about the Illinois governor. Kilpatrick had as much influence over the Wings as Rod Blagojevich did with the Hawks...... none. This was definitely a case of if you can't say something nice, don't say anything.
Id like to see Philly actually WIN against Crosby's stupid Pens. UGH I friggin HATE the Pens. Is Cindy (Sidney) sporting his 3 hairs that he calls a "mustache" for this years Playoffs?
I want to see my Hawks stick it to Iginla again tonight. LETS GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!
Id like to see Philly actually WIN against Crosby's stupid Pens. UGH I friggin HATE the Pens. Is Cindy (Sidney) sporting his 3 hairs that he calls a "mustache" for this years Playoffs?
I want to see my Hawks stick it to Iginla again tonight. LETS GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!
i am rooting for the Flyers also, just for MArty Biron I love that guy but now they are 2 in the hole. Come on Briere what the Hell ya doing. I hope that Drury and the Rangers can win 3 more agaisnt the Ovechkins.
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I love that guy but now they are 2 in the hole. 
