Re: Why don't people (especially Americans) like hockey?
 

The thing they need to do is get NBCSN onto a more basic cable/satellite package.

I had to upgrade our satellite (DirecTV) in order to watch the playoffs. Casual fans aren't doing that.

Re: Why don't people (especially Americans) like hockey?
 

On Fios, it's the same tier as ESPN and a tier below NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB.

DirecTV really seems to break theirs up weird, so don't assume because you have to upgrade on that, that everyone does. I know someone with Comcast and NBC Sports is included on the digital starter tier. They have an economy one, but it doesn't even include ESPN so doubt any casual sports fan would get that tier.

Re: Why don't people (especially Americans) like hockey?
 

Yep, I have Comcast in my apartment at school, and we get NBCSN on our basic package. But, to my knowledge both DirecTV and Dish Network have NBCSN a tier above the basic.

Re: Why don't people (especially Americans) like hockey?
 

Eh, yea, that's satellite. My parents have it and I loved it when I lived at home, but seems you might as well get the higher end packages any way if you are already spending extra.

Re: Why don't people (especially Americans) like hockey?
 

Why would rival competitors help out another rival competitor (Comcast) by giving their channel (NBCSN) more market penetration? :boxing:

Re: Why don't people (especially Americans) like hockey?
 

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Never taken an economics class :wink:

But yeah, I don't really know who owns who in the TV business, so that's probably why I don't understand why certain channels are placed where they are.

Re: Why don't people (especially Americans) like hockey?
 

I'm more curious as to why it's not more popular in England,Italy and other soccer heavy areas. Ask what sports are popular in England and I'd say soccer,boxing/mma and racing. You'd think an area that likes soccer and boxing/mma would rather enjoy hockey.

I'd think they would like hockey because it's kind of like soccer (In my opinion). And as far as I know... Great Britain, and Italy have ice hockey teams.