Tuesday, March 18, 2008

How to Make MSG Network Better

Over at Scotty Hockey, Scotty gives his ideas on how to make the MSGNetwork, which he feels has been overtaken by YES as the biggest, best regional sports network in America, more relevent...

"Why does the network insist on regurgitating shows, while not replaying games? The Rangers play Pittsburgh on Tuesday - why not air some classic games between the two teams during the day and a Rangers in 60 of their last match-up? Instead there is a four hour high school basketball game of the week...

...Enough with Fran Healy!...

...Everyone got a kick out of the piece (on MSG, NY) on Strudwick, Staal and Hollweg playing Rock Band because it was fun and showed the personalities of the guys we love to watch on the ice. Why not do more things of that ilk? Let's get the Euros drinking beers while watching soccer. Let's send Sean Avery and Ron Duguay clothes shopping and clubbing. Go apartment hunting with Brandon Dubinsky and Nigel Dawes. Sit down Chris Drury and Brian Leetch as they watch BU play BC in college hockey - or take them to Yankee Stadium for a game. I believe Shanny is part-owner of a lacrosse team and used to play - cross promote the Titans while showing off the old man's dexterity. These guys have personalities, let's see them...

...Why do we rarely get to see the Hartford Wolf Pack? The Garden owns the team and their arena, at the least they should show highlights of every game."

...those are just a few of the many ideas Scotty Hockey throws out. All of which I think are very good and MSG brass would be smart to use.

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