There was no (frank)ing way that guy wasn’t playing.
- Buffalo--Sabres

nope... has there been anythign said about his toe?

Surprised they announced it, unless they had to, would have kept the Bill's guessing.
- Buff36

well unless they are able to keep press out of practice it would have been obvious he was a go when he was full speed at practice

well unless they are able to keep press out of practice it would have been obvious he was a go when he was full speed at practice
- SabresFaninIndiana

Yeah, depends if there practice was open, if it was there game walk through then I doubt it was open today, but you got a point.

I’m 100% sure hall and eichel will deliver starting tonight. I’m also not as sure but hoping Ullmark has good weekend as he is capable of.
I’m not at all as concerned about the goaltending as I am with the secondary scoring. I know it’s a small sample size but the secondary scoring is what will make or break this team in the end. We need Staal, Skinner, Olafson and I believe Okposo to provide the most behind the big guns which includes Sam.
- Camel

Goaltending is even more important than secondary scoring imo
And i get that you’re hopeful that the goaltending will be good enough, but there just isn’t a track record of success there by any means

WOAH

NBCSN likely shutting down at the end of this year.


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That’s major implications for the NHL. Gary has some serious work to so. The league could be in trouble.

WOAH

NBCSN likely shutting down at the end of this year.


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That’s major implications for the NHL. Gary has some serious work to so. The league could be in trouble.
- Buffalo--Sabres

The contract ends after this season doesn't it?

My guess is the next deal is almost done and NBC wasn't getting it

WOAH

NBCSN likely shutting down at the end of this year.


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That’s major implications for the NHL. Gary has some serious work to so. The league could be in trouble.
- Buffalo--Sabres

Putting games on USA network instead of NBCsports is no big deal at all

WOAH

NBCSN likely shutting down at the end of this year.


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That’s major implications for the NHL. Gary has some serious work to so. The league could be in trouble.
- Buffalo--Sabres

As the thread indicated, the major sports leagues would be moved to the USA Network. Given that the channel is in more homes than NBCSN, it's not all bad for the leagues.

Putting games on USA network instead of NBCsports is no big deal at all
- jdfitz77

It's what they did during the bubble

The contract ends after this season doesn't it?

My guess is the next deal is almost done and NBC wasn't getting it
- Stripes77

Yeah, I would almost guarantee it's either going to FOX or ESPN. I still don't understand why the NHL insists on exclusive rights deals.

The contract ends after this season doesn't it?

My guess is the next deal is almost done and NBC wasn't getting it
- Stripes77

I heard ESPN wants the NHL back anyways
That’s been a rumor for a while

It could also free the NHL up to grow the NHL network more

NBCsports going under won’t hurt the NHL one iota

Putting games on USA network instead of NBCsports is no big deal at all
- jdfitz77

USA shows NBA as well?

It's what they did during the bubble
- Stripes77

USA has had some 1st round playoff games for years now anyways

I really don’t see the issue

Surprised they announced it, unless they had to, would have kept the Bill's guessing.
- Buff36

You really think McDermott with his years of nfl experience, thought machomes wasnt playing?

Maybe leave crusty alone for a bit? 🙂

I heard ESPN wants the NHL back anyways
That’s been a rumor for a while

It could also free the NHL up to grow the NHL network more

NBCsports going under won’t hurt the NHL one iota
- jdfitz77

The guy that broke the story is saying he believes NBC and FOX will split the rights.

I heard ESPN wants the NHL back anyways
That’s been a rumor for a while

It could also free the NHL up to grow the NHL network more

NBCsports going under won’t hurt the NHL one iota
- jdfitz77

Yes and that would be good. But the league just lost it’s leverage in negotiating. Gary said as a league they’ll be losing in the Billions this year already.

USA shows NBA as well?
- Buffalo--Sabres

Huh?
What’s the NBA got to do with it?
NBCsports doesn’t show NBA games

USA shows NBA as well?
- Buffalo--Sabres

No, you're thinking of TNT. Turner and Disney split those rights.

No, you're thinking of TNT. Turner and Disney split those rights.
- buffalofan19

Got it

Huh?
What’s the NBA got to do with it?
NBCsports doesn’t show NBA games
- jdfitz77

It’s a question. Why would you have a problem with me asking a question?

Yes and that would be good. But the league just lost it’s leverage in negotiating. Gary said as a league they’ll be losing in the Billions this year already.
- Buffalo--Sabres

Not really
All you’re doing is swapping out NBCsports for USA network

It’s a question. Why would you have a problem with me asking a question?
- Buffalo--Sabres

What are you talking about?
All i did was answer your question dude

What are you talking about?
All i did was answer your question dude
- jdfitz77

Yo calm down. What is your problem?

You really think McDermott with his years of nfl experience, thought machomes wasnt playing?

Maybe leave crusty alone for a bit? 🙂
- Boss34

Doesn't mean you still don't have to get ready for Henne is some ways, did he think he would miss the game, Probably No, still have to prepare differently.

Surprised they announced it, unless they had to, would have kept the Bill's guessing.
- Buff36

Both teams are required to release an injury report on the Friday before the game.