Ted's Take

Capitals TV ratings on Comcast are strong and up. Check it out.

From SportsBusiness DailyDecember 18, 2007

REGIONAL COVERAGE: Regional coverage for NHL teams is also seeing some healthy gains. For the first time, Comcast SportsNet Chicago has been able to air select Blackhawks home games, and the broadcasts are averaging a 0.93 HH rating for three telecasts. When compared to the year-ago period, Blackhawks telecasts are down 45% to date, averaging a 0.6 HH rating, but they are in the area where the team

Four stars - thank you.

I have received dozens of angry emails and blog post messages regarding the Washington Post and its lack of even a mention of the Caps vs. Red Wings game in Monday’s paper. The game was on national television and was being played against the best team in the NHL. I agree with you and your concerns. There isn

Check out the post from OFB and then the actual full on interview on my take regarding new media and the NHL.

I thought we dominated most of the game last night. We were the quicker and hungrier team and we deserved two points. It was also great to see Alex Semin contribute in a big way to tie the game with about a minute left in the contest. His shootout goal was pretty too.

I thought we dominated most of the game last night. We were the quicker and hungrier team and we deserved two points. It was also great to see Alex Semin contribute in a big way to tie the game with about a minute left in the contest. His shootout goal was pretty too. Playing well on the road on national TV against the best team in the NHL and losing in the shootout is painful but a positive step. We get three of four points on this mini road trip and continue to play aggressive and team-oriented hockey. We are making progress.