First CBC game in the postseason

Just when you wondered whether Versus would carry a CBC feed, we were greeted with Jim Huson and Harry Neale from Dallas. It was the 3rd game of the day, so it was an ideal spot for a CBC feed.

I realize no U.S. TV setup will ever match the CBC (or TSN), but the difference is huge. I would think the average hockey fan would appreciate the sport more if they had the CBC feed year-round.

Still, we have been able to see more Canadian-based teams in the playoffs. Given the rarity at which they aired during the regular season, the playoffs give you our first national looks at Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver.

Calgary is going to have a rough series with Detroit. Edmonton won 2 of the first 3 last year, so the Red Wings, up 2-0 in the series, is already at an advantage over last year.

Ottawa and Vancouver look quite strong. The Canucks are now 19-3 in OT games this season, and 2-0 in the playoffs. You must think the Stars would be scared at OT.

Versus seems to be treating the playoffs more seriously this year. But even if they run it tape-delayed from the CBC Vancouver feed in the middle of the night, it should still run Game 4 of the Dallas-Vancouver series.