MSG Netwok exploring deal with Amazon

[Flashsabre]

 

[Porous Five Hole]

Some might find it easier to head directly to the story versus Reddit:

https://nypost.com/2025/01/31/media/msg-networks-in-talks-to-avoid-bankruptcy-possibly-with-help-of-amazon-sources/

The interesting part to me is that this could (should?) end the Sabres partnership with MSG. “New MSGN owners in a potential bankruptcy could cancel the Knicks and Rangers media rights deal and negotiate a much lower contract, the RSN source said.” The reporting doesn’t specifically call out the Sabres broadcasts, but it’s fair to imply.   

Not that I expect Terry to do what is in the best interest of the fans (which is to deliver his product direct to consumers and for free). But plenty of NHL teams already do this:

https://cordcuttingreport.com/why-more-nhl-fans-can-watch-their-team-for-free-this-season/

[triumph_communes]

Considering they do everything in their power to not let someone watch the games and the pre and post show, good riddance 

[JP51]

Wonder if TP is gonna have to buy commercial time to have his games aired. 

[mjd1001]

I know this gets brough up all the time and I get shot down for bringing it up (probably appropriately)....but, can a 'new' vesion of Empire sports network work, with Pegula owning the Sabres, Bills and Bandits (and Amerks?)

They can offer it on cable and/or a subscription app. (could probably make a good $$$ on people from out of town signing up for a few dollars a month)

The Sabres and Bills radio shows that are already broadcast on MSG

Sabres games.

Some Amerks games (if allowed). Bandits games.  Do stuff on the new Stadium where Maddy Glab just walks around the job site and shows pictures of beams and concrete, I"m sure people would watch that.

Replays of those games, and to fill time "classic" games or any other affordable (cheap) team related proggramming the can do (Broadcast the stuff they have on Youtube).

I'm not sure if it can be profitable, but they sure would have access to programming. And it might be a good way to 'advertise" for their teams in the local area too.

Edited 2 hours ago by mjd1001

[shrader]

The thread title has me craving Chinese food. 

[pi2000]

what's john rigas up to these days?

[Weave]

26 minutes ago, pi2000 said:

what's john rigas up to these days?

About -6’

[spndnchz]

So This is why the stock is down

[Mr Peabody]

Shocking they didn’t nail it with their $30 / month price tag.  Price elasticity ignored. 

Edited 24 minutes ago by Mr Peabody

[inkman]

4 minutes ago, Mr Peabody said:

Shocking they didn’t nail it with their $30 / month price tag.  Price elasticity ignored. 

I wouldn’t have used the MSG app if they paid me $30 a month.  Probably not even $300.  It was easily the worst steaming experience I’ve ever had and I subscribed to AHLTV.