tom webster Posted May 2, 2008 Report Posted May 2, 2008 I thought I'd share a couple of articles showing some of the places the money is coming from. The first is a copy and paste of a news release, followed by a link to a New York Times article. This innovative technology, pioneered by the way by Charles Wang of the Islanders, along with oil prices almost assuring the continued strength of the Canadian dollar would lead one to protect a continued rise in the salary cap. Let's hope Sabres' management takes note. Landmark Broadband Media Experience And Compelling Stanley Cup Playoffs Action Holding Fans' Attention As Never Before The new NHL Network Online, a landmark broadband media experience that launched to critical acclaim on April 9, is driving record traffic to NHL.COM. With nearly 10 million unique visitors to NHL.COM in March alone, the League already ranks among the most trafficked sports Web sites worldwide. During the month of April, with the launch of the NHL Network Online and the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL.COM is now eclipsing its most trafficked days, weeks and months of the season. "Along with amazing Stanley Cup Playoffs action, the NHL Network Online is successfully keeping our avid fans engaged and active since end of the regular-season," said John Collins, the NHL's Senior Executive Vice President of Business and Media. Successes at NHL.COM since the launch of the NHL Network Online so far include: In the two weeks since its April 9 launch, the NHL Network Online has attracted 75 percent more page views as compared to NHL.TV, the site of the NHL's legacy video platform, during the two weeks prior to the launch. For the week of April 13, the NHL Network Online attracted 7 million page views, the highest weekly total at NHL.TV for the entire season. From the week of April 6 to the week of April 13, NHL.COM experienced a 196 percent week-to-week increase in the growth of unique visitors as compared to the same period last year. A key component of the NHL's strategy to build global scale through digital media, the NHL Network Online is delivered to fans through a sleek new broadband media player. This immersive, all-access experience invites fans to NHL.COM to spend more time behind-the-scenes with their favorite players and teams. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/06/sports/h...amp;oref=slogin
Knightrider Posted May 2, 2008 Report Posted May 2, 2008 Props to the NHL for recognizing that the days where TV is THE medium for delivery information and entertainment, are numbered. Twenty years ago, the games were on channel 49. Eleven years ago, I thought it was cool to listen to Audionet as the Sabres lost to the Flyers. Now, I can see most games online. Ten years from now, maybe they'll stream multiple camera angles simultaneously - who knows?
shrader Posted May 2, 2008 Report Posted May 2, 2008 Props to the NHL for recognizing that the days where TV is THE medium for delivery information and entertainment, are numbered. Twenty years ago, the games were on channel 49. Eleven years ago, I thought it was cool to listen to Audionet as the Sabres lost to the Flyers. Now, I can see most games online. Ten years from now, maybe they'll stream multiple camera angles simultaneously - who knows? Are they actually realizing that tv's days are numbered or do they just realize that the internet is their only way of getting the game to the fans nationwide?
SwampD Posted May 2, 2008 Report Posted May 2, 2008 Are they actually realizing that tv's days are numbered or do they just realize that the internet is their only way of getting the game to the fans nationwide? That's a great point. Maybe why the numbers are so big is that they are actually tapping into the worldwide market.
tom webster Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Posted May 2, 2008 Are they actually realizing that tv's days are numbered or do they just realize that the internet is their only way of getting the game to the fans nationwide? If we start questioning whether luck, necessity or skill are involved in management decisions, a whole new can of worms will be opened up with regards to the Sabres management team. I prefer to let the results speak for themselves.
Knightrider Posted May 2, 2008 Report Posted May 2, 2008 Are they actually realizing that tv's days are numbered or do they just realize that the internet is their only way of getting the game to the fans nationwide? How many times have I had a chance to say "Props to the NHL"? Come on, let me savor the moment... Regardless, it ought to be good for the NHL in the long run.
Taro T Posted May 2, 2008 Report Posted May 2, 2008 How many times have I had a chance to say "Props to the NHL"? Come on, let me savor the moment... Regardless, it ought to be good for the NHL in the long run. (Nearly) anything that creates a new leaguewide revenue stream is a good thing for the Sabres.
rbochan Posted May 2, 2008 Report Posted May 2, 2008 (Nearly) anything that creates a new leaguewide revenue stream is a good thing for the Sabres. If the Sabres did something old, like bring back the classic jerseys, they'd have a killer revenue stream.
shrader Posted May 3, 2008 Report Posted May 3, 2008 If we start questioning whether luck, necessity or skill are involved in management decisions, a whole new can of worms will be opened up with regards to the Sabres management team. I prefer to let the results speak for themselves. Questioning whether or not this online revenue is only getting back a small portion of what a legit tv contract would bring in seems legit to me. Yes, its a source they wouldn't otherwise without some smart thinking, but the league and its fans deserve far more. Just ask the Bills how much a good tv deal can help a team (yes, I realize that the NFL tv deal is way out of the NHL's league). How many times have I had a chance to say "Props to the NHL"? Come on, let me savor the moment... Regardless, it ought to be good for the NHL in the long run. Yeah, definitely. I just wanted to throw the idea out there. I wonder if they would've made these strides online if they were getting more money and had more exposure from their tv deal.
tom webster Posted May 3, 2008 Author Report Posted May 3, 2008 Questioning whether or not this online revenue is only getting back a small portion of what a legit tv contract would bring in seems legit to me. Yes, its a source they wouldn't otherwise without some smart thinking, but the league and its fans deserve far more. Just ask the Bills how much a good tv deal can help a team (yes, I realize that the NFL tv deal is way out of the NHL's league).Yeah, definitely. I just wanted to throw the idea out there. I wonder if they would've made these strides online if they were getting more money and had more exposure from their tv deal. I was being sarcastic actually, but many of us believe the internet will take the place of broadcast television and maybe the NHL will be ahead of the curve on this one.
shrader Posted May 5, 2008 Report Posted May 5, 2008 I was being sarcastic actually, but many of us believe the internet will take the place of broadcast television and maybe the NHL will be ahead of the curve on this one. Unless I can connect my computer to my basically new hdtv, that better not happen soon. Eh, what the hell, I think it would still look nice even if it was completely useless.
apuszczalowski Posted May 5, 2008 Report Posted May 5, 2008 Unless I can connect my computer to my basically new hdtv, that better not happen soon. Eh, what the hell, I think it would still look nice even if it was completely useless. You can A friend of mine has a computer hooked up to his TV he bought 2 years ago for his satelite hookup
shrader Posted May 5, 2008 Report Posted May 5, 2008 You can A friend of mine has a computer hooked up to his TV he bought 2 years ago for his satelite hookup Hmmm, sabrespace on a 42" HD. Those deluca-tom webster (whatever his name will be at that point) slap fights will never look better.
apuszczalowski Posted May 5, 2008 Report Posted May 5, 2008 Hmmm, sabrespace on a 42" HD. Those deluca-tom webster (whatever his name will be at that point) slap fights will never look better. hmmmmm, I just think there are somethings that HD can't make better As for the computer to TV thing, I know you can buy the video cards with the HD tuners in them, and most newer TV's have a plug for S-video cables to connect to.
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