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Shockmaster said:
No, because TNT isn't a RSN. They televise national games.
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NBC televises nationally in the USA. NBC doesn't televise nationally in Brazil. I could get NBC games with the NBC broadcast on NHL.tv with a VPN set to Brazil. Even playoff games.
 
Shockmaster said:
That's something I'd consider. I'm certainly not doing the Dinsey Bundle option for 4 games.
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Understandable, hell you can go out to a sports bar for any of those 4 games that interest you. I think there is a "hockey only" ESPN+ monthly subscription that is even less$, if you want to investigate. You are not the intended customer for this type of package. Me, being a Penguins fan living on the west coast am smack dab in the middle of their crosshairs.
 
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CascadiaPenguin said:
Ummm. Not exactly. NHL Center Ice no longer exists. ESPN+ is basically the replacement. Irrespective of whether you have Sat/CATV/Stream (e.g. YouTube TV, Hulu +) you will need ESPN+ for a la carte selection of out of market games, ESPN/TNT, and whatever NC local/regional carrier you need for the 'Canes.
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According to this, Center Ice is still available. But TV answerman could just be some dude talking out of his ass.

What Happened to NHL TV? - The TV Answer Man!
 
Al Smith said:
According to this, Center Ice is still available. But TV answerman could just be some dude talking out of his ass.

What Happened to NHL TV? - The TV Answer Man!
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This is more confusing that it should be, of course. I think TV Answer Man's reply isn't complete. If you go to NHL.COM, and select streaming options, they have apparently up to date info, which I copy below. NHL.TV is not available for US viewers:

ESPN+ (US Users Only)
Starting next season, hockey has a new home on ESPN+. Access over 1000 out-of-market games and 75 exclusive games (US users only).
For more information about ESPN+ or to purchase, click here
COUNTRIES AVAILABLE: United States

NHL LIVE (Canada Users Only)
For more information about NHL LIVE or to purchase, click here
COUNTRIES AVAILABLE: Canada

NHL.TV
For more information about NHL.TV (outside of the United States) or to purchase, click here
COUNTRIES AVAILABLE: Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra,
 
If ESPN+ is the new go to for streaming out of market I’m not too upset about it.

Regarding cable/satellite, I’ve had Direct for so long that for the last 4 years I’ve been getting Sunday ticket for free so that’s hard to give up lol
 
CascadiaPenguin said:
Ummm. Not exactly. NHL Center Ice no longer exists. ESPN+ is basically the replacement. Irrespective of whether you have Sat/CATV/Stream (e.g. YouTube TV, Hulu +) you will need ESPN+ for a la carte selection of out of market games, ESPN/TNT, and whatever NC local/regional carrier you need for the 'Canes.
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I think NHL Center Ice still exists (i.e. satellite/cable). ESPN+ is replacing NHL.TV streaming
 
pistolpete11 said:
I'm hoping all you need is ESPN+ and a VPN to get every game.
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Does the VPN trick actually work? I tried it with MLB but it didn't work. I think it was using my credit card address or something in my account info to determine my location, rather than my IP.
 
vodeni said:
I may get ESPN+ now that they took over Bundesliga and La Liga
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Not making me like you ‘muricans with statements like that and your espn+

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Zap Rowsdower said:
Does the VPN trick actually work? I tried it with MLB but it didn't work. I think it was using my credit card address or something in my account info to determine my location, rather than my IP.
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It's worked for NHL.tv for years, but if ESPN+ is only available in USA, then it might not work any more. I guess you wouldn't be able to access ESPN+ with a VPN set to another country and it would get blacked out in the USA.
 
The roll out of the new channels has been really poorly done. I did find this:

NHL Center Ice still exists for cable and satellite subscribers. NHL.tv, the streaming only service, no longer exists as an a la carte purchase. It is now bundled into ESPN+. For marketing purposes, it makes sense to call it "NHL on ESPN+".Jul 30, 2021
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OnMyOwn said:
I hate local blackouts. So dumb. I don’t have cable and have espn+. Looks like I’ll need to keep using streams.
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I have to find streams for all the Pens Caps games due to being 40ish mins from DC. It f***in blows

Edit: I feel like for the past 5ish years, that its been needlessly complicated to figure what apps and streaming services to watch the Pens on. Particularly during local blackouts, I f***ING PAID TO WATCH ALL 82 GAMES, SHOW ME ALL 82 GAMES FOR f*** SAKE

Then there's navigating seeing them on either the NHL TV app and/or NHL gamecenter and even Sling TV which I watched like half the games on last year

Put it on one or maybe two goddamn apps, it's that simple. This stuff raises my blood pressure irrationally
 
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It sounds like NHL live may still be around for Canada so I can get that. Only a few games would be blacked out.

Why can't the NHL and sports get behind making it easy for the consumer.

Let me watch games.
 
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pistolpete11 said:
Thanks for posting this. I didn't know they were doing away with NHL.tv.

NHL.tv was pretty great and with a VPN, I could even get black outed games, including the playoffs. Hopefully that's the case with ESPN+, too.

The UFC moved to ESPN+ a few years ago. From what I've heard, there were some growing pains, but for the most part people seemed to end up being fine with it. $70/year is actually cheaper than NHL.tv was and I get the added benefit of the UFC. Getting the playoff games is all that has me worried.
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You could get ESPN+ and YouTube TV and still be saving money compared to cable. At least where I live. Just did this. Splitting the cost of YouTube TV with mom & dad too (you get five accounts to share), so it's like $20.

Actually, YouTube TV + ESPN+ is cheaper than NHL.TV if I recall.
 
3074326 said:
You could get ESPN+ and YouTube TV and still be saving money compared to cable. At least where I live. Just did this. Splitting the cost of YouTube TV with mom & dad too (you get five accounts to share), so it's like $20.

Actually, YouTube TV + ESPN+ is cheaper than NHL.TV if I recall.
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Is AT&T Sportsnet on YouTube TV?
 
KrisLetAngry said:
It sounds like NHL live may still be around for Canada so I can get that. Only a few games would be blacked out.

Why can't the NHL and sports get behind making it easy for the consumer.

Let me watch games.
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Our choices in Canada are Centre Ice via your tv provider $209+ tax early bird or NHL Live streaming for $179+ tax. If, like me, you want to watch other teams/sports you also need Sportsnet and TSN. It all soon adds up especially when compared to what those in the US pay.
 
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CascadiaPenguin said:
I don't have cable either, Google Chromecast + YouTube TV + fiberoptic internet is SO superior I can't count the ways. I do use illegal streams to catch my Dolphins, because I am a masochist, and usually Miami football is irrelevant by the time November rolls around. Tempted to do so for NHL, as I have nothing but complete contempt for ESPN, but I'll probably just cough up the dough this year. Plus, season 3 of Mandalorian is forthcoming, so there's that. But f*** ESPN.
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Today's game was fun
 
Clare2904 said:
Our choices in Canada are Centre Ice via your tv provider $209+ tax early bird or NHL Live streaming for $179+ tax. If, like me, you want to watch other teams/sports you also need Sportsnet and TSN. It all soon adds up especially when compared to what those in the US pay.
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So what you are saying that they made it anti consumer
 
If you have a firestick, I use an app that cost $80 every 6 months. It has every channel, sport event, movie, etc. Including all hockey, all Canadian, and all is channels. I'd show you how to get it, but I don't know if it's allowed.
 
Zap Rowsdower said:
Yeah, it'll be a one-time fee for the package. Then you'll get random games on the monthly ESPN+ subscription.
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It's going to be the $5.99/month + some type of one-time or monthly fee for the package. I anticipate a ton of frustration opening week as they're not being particularly clear about this.
 
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