Archive for February, 2006

The New NHL Revisited

Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by Jon

I’ve been neglecting the site, busy with other things but have wanted to get this posted since December.

After a little more time to digest the new NHL I am much more comfortable in providing my passing grade. Complaints still abound, but less frequent and vocal than before I find. These concerns can be discussed, and while those who like aspects of the old NHL or prefer it to the new NHL altogether may never change their mind, arguments for the new NHL may let them see the benefits to the game.
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OC Jottings

No jottings in the last 7 days. Here is a random jotting.

  • December 13, 2006
    Rumour: CFL TV Deal Close → The long-rumoured exclusive CFL TSN/CTV deal is close if the “no comment” replies mean anything. Not much new information – $15 million a year for all TV, Internet and mobile rights. While this is a raise from the last deal, new media rights were never bundled in previous deals. Can $1.875 million per team (in an 8-team league, $1.67 million per team in a 9-team league or $1.5 million per team in a 10-team league) really bring the profits the private owners want? The money does not start to flow until 2008. #
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