Why does the NHL put playoff games on during the day on weekends?

Posted on 26. Nov, 2009 by admin in Nhl

its almost May, the weather is beautiful, there is outdoor work to do around the house and places to go and the NHL puts these great playoff games on during the day when even the most serious fans aren’t even home. Then they wonder why they can’t get any money for a TV contract and why pro bowling gets higher ratings.
Gary Bettman has been so bad for hockey. They are ruining the worlds greatest sport. This isn’t the NFL and its not January where people will plan their day around watching a game.

7 Responses to “Why does the NHL put playoff games on during the day on weekends?”

  1. BeerSlayer The Coolest GameonIce

    26. Nov, 2009

    You’re not a serious fan if you haven’t planned around an afternoon game.

  2. weedo3

    26. Nov, 2009

    Because on the weekend people are more likely to be out and about during the evening. And during the week most persons are at work during the day and can only catch it at night.

  3. UConnBballFan

    26. Nov, 2009

    Because people work on weekdays and they’re tired, people are more likely to watch on weekends.

  4. The Shift

    26. Nov, 2009

    I couldn’t agree more.Got a million things to do around the house,it’s nice to take advantage of the nice weather especially in Canada.Ratings would be alot higher for evening games and it would be great to go to a patio bar after the days chores and watch the playoffs.I’m a serious fan but I also have a family life.If they schedule a Bruins game in the afternoon,I guess I’ll make an exception lol.

  5. Craig W

    26. Nov, 2009

    It’s because the Americans like there afternoon hockey, although it might be the US television that dictates for the afternoon games.

    GH

  6. Lets go PENS!!!

    26. Nov, 2009

    because they would probably get lower ratings in the prime time slots, because their are more shows on then.

    plus that is when NBC is willing to air them, and since thats the only major network that airs NHL games, they get to decide

  7. pickedon

    26. Nov, 2009

    to compete with the viewers for the nfl, mlb and nba.

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