devilsadvoc8 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I am a noob with what options are out there to see Devils games when living out of market. I live in the Philly area and have FIOS cable service. Is Center Ice still a thing or is it all through ESPN + now? I looked up FIOS's website and they are still only mentioning Center Ice for the playoffs last spring. Is it as simple as getting ESPN + added to my cable package ? Is it the same as getting ESPN + on their website for $7/month which seems too cheap. I did search the forums for this topic first and didn't find anything. If this belongs elsewhere, I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostondevil11 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I was just looking into this today. It appears that the ESPN+ maybe the only option but there is no info on if they will be showing all the games (not nationally broadcasts) like NHL TV did. $69 for the year for ESPN+ seems cheap with all their content. Quick google found this. The out-of-market streaming service NHL.TV will cease to exist, with its functions folded into ESPN+. Starting this fall, all 1,000+ locally broadcast games will be available to ESPN+ subscribers, save local team games (which'll be blacked out). Cable's NHL Center Ice out-of-market service will still exist.Mar 12, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I haven't had cable in 10 years, never paid for center ice, and I rarely miss a game. Where there's a will, there's a way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsadvoc8 Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 56 minutes ago, bostondevil11 said: I was just looking into this today. It appears that the ESPN+ maybe the only option but there is no info on if they will be showing all the games (not nationally broadcasts) like NHL TV did. $69 for the year for ESPN+ seems cheap with all their content. Quick google found this. The out-of-market streaming service NHL.TV will cease to exist, with its functions folded into ESPN+. Starting this fall, all 1,000+ locally broadcast games will be available to ESPN+ subscribers, save local team games (which'll be blacked out). Cable's NHL Center Ice out-of-market service will still exist.Mar 12, 2021 The $70 per year for ESPN+ does seem way too cheap but if that means I get all the Devils broadcasts except for the time when they are playing the Flyers (broadcast locally to me), that may be a pretty good deal. I just can't imagine that Center Ice will be in any way competitive in pricing compared to ESPN + UNLESS not all games will be available on ESPN vs Center Ice which presumably would be all games. Thanks for confirming some of my info. I only get the basic cable package and never get the extras so I am a bit out of my element here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDew Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 If no games on MSG I will be seeing no games. No wifi, no streaming, no Center Ice. I hate this NHL/ESPN deal. 🤬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 31 minutes ago, StarDew said: If no games on MSG I will be seeing no games. No wifi, no streaming, no Center Ice. I hate this NHL/ESPN deal. 🤬 I’m confused, the games wouldn’t still be on MSG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Devils games will be on MSG. You won't be able to watch them with ESPN+ if you are in MSG territory. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 46 minutes ago, Crisis said: Devils games will be on MSG. You won't be able to watch them with ESPN+ if you are in MSG territory. That’s what it sounded like to me, thanks for confirming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicomo Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I’ve had Center Ice since the early-mid 00’s, and I plan to keep it as long as it’s available. I like the convenience of being able to record the games on my DVR. I’m under the impression that ESPN+ will be necessary for the playoffs though. So I’ll probably do the bundle with Disney+ (which I have anyway for Marvel & Star Wars) and Hulu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, Nicomo said: I’ve had Center Ice since the early-mid 00’s, and I plan to keep it as long as it’s available. I like the convenience of being able to record the games on my DVR. I’m under the impression that ESPN+ will be necessary for the playoffs though. So I’ll probably do the bundle with Disney+ (which I have anyway for Marvel & Star Wars) and Hulu. Once you have Disney+, it makes almost no sense not to have the bundle, IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDew Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Whew! Great news! I can't keep up with all this stuff. Thank you very much Crisis. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 8 hours ago, NJDevils1214 said: I haven't had cable in 10 years, never paid for center ice, and I rarely miss a game. Where there's a will, there's a way. Are you watching live though? I know streams are readily available in places but if I'm not at the game unless it's the playoffs I very rarely watch Devils away games live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevils1214 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Satans Hockey said: Are you watching live though? I know streams are readily available in places but if I'm not at the game unless it's the playoffs I very rarely watch Devils away games live. I catch them all on live streams and have since around 2011(for the most part). I have pretty much always prioritized Devils games, and since moving to Texas in late 2019 I have become even more of a hermit due to covid and having limited friends down here. I work from home too, so no chance I ever get caught at the office late. I just turn on the stream and keep working if I have to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I have Hulu basic (the $12.99 a month package) and Disney+ does anyone know if I can still bundle ESPN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, RunninWithTheDevil said: I have Hulu basic (the $12.99 a month package) and Disney+ does anyone know if I can still bundle ESPN? You 100% can, and if I remember correctly, the way the price works out it may not even cost you anything additional. I believe the bundle price for Hulu with no ads is still $19.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostondevil11 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I just purchased the ESPN+ only but to upgrade to the bundle of all 3 was $13.99 I do have a way to watch without paying but I also just like to have the piece of mind that I am legal for most of the games other than blackouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglejelly Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 7:26 PM, Crisis said: Devils games will be on MSG. You won't be able to watch them with ESPN+ if you are in MSG territory. Does anyone know how to get around this? I don't have cable, I have Hulu and ESPN+, but Hulu doesn't stream the MSG channels. Would a VPN do the trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, eaglejelly said: Does anyone know how to get around this? I don't have cable, I have Hulu and ESPN+, but Hulu doesn't stream the MSG channels. Would a VPN do the trick? Yes, VPN should do it if watching from a pc. Not sure if thru a smart tv. Edited September 17, 2021 by devlman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MadDog2020 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) On 9/14/2021 at 7:26 PM, Crisis said: Devils games will be on MSG. You won't be able to watch them with ESPN+ if you are in MSG territory. So are the ‘exclusive’ ESPN+/Hulu games also gonna be on MSG+ here in NJ? Edited September 17, 2021 by MadDog2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 45 minutes ago, MadDog2020 said: So are the ‘exclusive’ ESPN+/Hulu games also gonna be on MSG+ here in NJ? From what everyone is currently saying the answer is no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Satans Hockey said: From what everyone is currently saying the answer is no Well that’s fvcking bullsh!t then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 3 hours ago, MadDog2020 said: So are the ‘exclusive’ ESPN+/Hulu games also gonna be on MSG+ here in NJ? 11 minutes ago, MadDog2020 said: Well that’s fvcking bullsh!t then. it would be bullsh!t to call them “exclusive” and then have them on MSG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) 43 minutes ago, mfitz804 said: it would be bullsh!t to call them “exclusive” and then have them on MSG. Okay, solved: ‘exclusive’* 🤣 Edited September 17, 2021 by MadDog2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titans04 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 NY Post Article New TV Deal Explained - kind of from March 2021 Quote During the regular season, there will be 75 exclusive games on ESPN+ and Hulu. You will only be able to get them there. So, a year from now, if Rangers-Islanders is one of those 75, you would need to have ESPN+ or Hulu to view it. No MSG Network. you get the idea. Not cool imo as stated before but whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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