Re: MSG 2 HD Added
Caps09
Specialist - Level 2

When MSG+2 HD is added, it will also show the same thing as MSG+ HD most of the time. It seems like a waste to have two overflow channels instead of one like Comcast and Cablevision, but Verizon does not want to have to switch feeds on one channel. I don't know if it has something to do with their current infrastructure, but they just won't do it.

The Islanders and Devils TV deals were locked up around ten years ago by MSG, before the other two networks entered the market. They go through 2021 and 2017, respectively. It was good for the teams to get long term deals at the time, but an even better way for MSG to keep other NY teams "in line" and not outshine the Rangers and Knicks. We'll have to see what happens when those deals are up since SNY has all winter to show at least one hockey team. The Devils could probably make the most of that since their deal expires first, but you never know.

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