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Are Regional Sports Networks Dying?

February 10, 2023 Seattle Kraken & NHL Commentary Season 2 Episode 14
Are Regional Sports Networks Dying?
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Are Regional Sports Networks Dying?
Feb 10, 2023 Season 2 Episode 14
Seattle Kraken & NHL Commentary

With the recent news that #BallySports would file for bankruptcy, shock waves have been sent through a #television industry that will be left to deal with the potential impacts on regional sports networks. Geoff Baker, longtime writer for the #seattletimes, joined the show to examine some hard truths about regional sports networks, #cabletv, #streaming, and the future of #NHL broadcasting and #sports consumption.

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With the recent news that #BallySports would file for bankruptcy, shock waves have been sent through a #television industry that will be left to deal with the potential impacts on regional sports networks. Geoff Baker, longtime writer for the #seattletimes, joined the show to examine some hard truths about regional sports networks, #cabletv, #streaming, and the future of #NHL broadcasting and #sports consumption.

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Follow SasquatchNHL on Twitter:
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Follow Geoff Baker on Twitter:
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Intro
Kraken Talk
Geoff's Background Story
Sports/NHL Programming & Modern Day Access
Who's Paying?
Dancing w/ Distributors
Viewers Giving Up?
The Streaming Experience
MLB/Bally Regional TV Battle
Kraken Local TV Ratings
Nielsen Ratings Metric Change
Kraken Fans 'hold the keys'
Headlines, Consolidation, & Bally Bankruptcy
National NHL Viewership Down
User Comments/Questions
Geoff's Book 'Rising from the Deep'
Rapid Fire