As a DirecTV subscriber for 10 years and a retailer in Fargo... this Versus thing is frustrating, but it will get resolved- it's just a matter of time. If they are going to offer the hockey package for free, I'd take it. These things happen from time to time, and they are not limited to DirecTV, Dish Network, or any cable provider you might have. It makes is worse when they are own by the competition (i.e.: Comcast owns Versus). Don't blame Directv... sure it might be partially their fault, but I see it all over the country (mostly with local stations), but they see these big corporate companies and think they deserve more money from them. Versus will be back, and Directv is by far and away the best way to watch any sports. To cancel service because of this would be stupid, because your sports coverage with any other company is going to be a rip off.