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CBC: A Dying Canadian Tradition

by Flames

Hockey Night in Canada is a Saturday tradition for Canadians across the country, unfortunately CBC is killing it for half of us. No one cares more about Eastern Canadian teams than the CBC, yeah that includes you Jim Balsillie. The average number of Saturday games for American teams is 21. The average number of Saturday games for Eastern Canadian teams is 24. Average number of Saturday games for Western Canadian teams is 17. So Western Canadian teams on average have 4 less Saturday games then the American teams. And 7 less games then the Eastern Canadian teams. Does that not seem a little bit fishy how the league just so happened to schedule more games for Eastern Canadian teams then Western Canadian teams, don’t tell me for a second there is no deal between the CBC and the league, it becomes very clear once you dig a little bit. What this all results in is a lot more coverage by the CBC for their beloved Eastern Canadian teams. The CBC magically broadcasts 23 more games in total for Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal then it does for Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Does that seem fair? Does that seem like balanced Canadian broadcasting? Both questions a monkey could answer for you: NO! Not to mention the fact that CBC covers 100% of the worst Canadian team’s games: Toronto. Are you kidding me? I would rather watch a game in the AHL, OHL, WHL, QMJHL, fuck I would rather go watch a pickup game at the local outdoor rink then watch the terrible Toronto Maple Leafs. Yet the CBC insists on making them a staple to the “Canadian” diet. To cap it all off when the CBC does get around to covering  a Western Canadian team (heaven forbid it is against an Eastern Canadian team) , it is like watching Fox News report on Barack Obama, the bias is so obvious it is embarrassing, completely despicable “Canadian” broadcasting.

So, CBC, change your Hockey Night in Canada broadcasting, make it more CANADIAN! Or get the fuck off the air.

That is all.

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Larenzo

Hey Simps;
Very indepth analysis on the state of Canadian hockey, especially as it pertains to the main medium responsible for helping Canadians view that particular product. I for one have heard some interesting theories lately on the motives Balsillie may have had for pushing so hard for another Canadian team, ranging from he wanted to open peoples' eyes to the reality that pro hockey teams are not as lucrative as they may appear, and to basically piss off the "Old boys' club" for not allowing him in. I'm certain there are other theories, but my point being that you're right, there is too much focus on some of the Eastern teams, and an ever increasing amount of coverage for the American teams. I think you present a very good argument, and obviously have some strong feelings on the matter. Who knows how much of a voice your work will have, but if we as writers continue to perpetuate that message, perhaps the larger broadcasters, including CBC, will hear those 'voices'. Good stuff;

Larenzo

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