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September 17, 2024 3:55 pm  #1


Six Televised Leafs Games Will Air On Amazon Only This Year

First it was the Jays.

Now it's the Leafs.

As the Buds get ready to start their pre-season, Amazon Prime has confirmed there will be at least six games that won't be on either Sportsnet or TSN this year. They'll air exclusively on Prime instead (although they'll still be on the radio locally.)

The games you won't be able to watch are:

Oct. 21 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Oct. 28 vs. Winnipeg Jets
Dec. 2 vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Jan. 20 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Mar. 3 vs. San Jose Sharks
Mar. 17 vs. Calgary Flames

It's not immediately clear if there will be more or what happens in the playoffs. But it is a sign that not even the Bell & Rogers-owned team can prevent their valuable property from being featured on streaming only. 


Maple Leafs’ broadcast schedule includes 6 games on Amazon Prime Video

 

September 17, 2024 4:09 pm  #2


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Just leaf games? Amazon isn't snatching up any Ottawa games? 
I know a few people here in Toronto paying for the Hockey sports pack just to watch the Sens. 
It would be a shame to lose some of those games to Amazon.

 


RadioWiz & RadioQuiz are NOT the same person. 
RadioWiz & THE Wiz are NOT the same person.

 
 

September 17, 2024 4:17 pm  #3


Re: Six Televised Leafs Games Will Air On Amazon Only This Year

The article was solely about the affected Leaf games. There are plenty of other teams also involved which will keep games off of regular cable. Here's one about Edmonton, for example. 

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September 17, 2024 4:38 pm  #4


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6 games?  Along with the other 76 regular season Leafs games I don't watch, that covers the entire season.  It's an outrage!

 

September 17, 2024 7:31 pm  #5


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The entire Amazon Prime schedule is available here.

 

September 18, 2024 7:02 am  #6


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eladb wrote:

The entire Amazon Prime schedule is available here.

And the entire Leaf broadcast schedule for both radio and TV is here

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September 18, 2024 7:10 am  #7


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This is interesting. I wonder if Amazon is testing to see they may be interested in taking over the NHL TV deal when it expires in 2026.

 

September 18, 2024 7:37 am  #8


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TheWiz wrote:

This is interesting. I wonder if Amazon is testing to see they may be interested in taking over the NHL TV deal when it expires in 2026.

At this point the question isn't "if" but whether "how much"

 

September 18, 2024 10:14 am  #9


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I have Prime ..so does this mean I get the Western games ,as well ,that they are carrying (even though I am in Southern Ontario  ?
I would imagine a blackout is involved. ?

 

September 18, 2024 1:53 pm  #10


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I would think Monday is coast-to-coast.  It takes over from the previous Monday Night Hockey on Sportsnet.

 

September 24, 2024 8:19 am  #11


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September 24, 2024 10:22 am  #12


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The story is blocked.  Guess I should subscribe to the G&M or just buy today's paper..

 

September 24, 2024 10:25 am  #13


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It appears the theory that Marek was ultimately jumping to Amazon is without merit.

Last edited by Fjiri (September 24, 2024 10:25 am)

 

September 24, 2024 10:36 am  #14


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paterson1 wrote:

The story is blocked.  Guess I should subscribe to the G&M or just buy today's paper..

I don't subscribe and had no problem. Funny how some people get blocked and others don't.

Try this link.

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September 24, 2024 10:55 am  #15


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RadioActive wrote:

paterson1 wrote:

The story is blocked.  Guess I should subscribe to the G&M or just buy today's paper..

I don't subscribe and had no problem. Funny how some people get blocked and others don't.

Try this link.

Got it! Thanks..