NHL Winter Classic draws all-time low viewership
This year's Winter Classic between the Blues and Blackhawks shifted to New Year's Eve in a move that did not pan out for the NHL.
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Will the Winter Classic’s move to New Year’s Eve help viewership?
The annual outdoor game will face less competition than in prior years.
Chicago Sports Network-Marquee merger a possibility amid Comcast dispute
The recently-launched Chicago Sports Network remains dark on Chicago's largest distributor, Comcast.
TNT broadcast of Blackhawks’ game suddenly blacked out on some Chicago providers partway through
For many viewers, the Bruins-Blackhawks game went off-air on TNT partway through.
Chicago Sports Network to launch direct-to-consumer streaming service
Subscribers can choose either a single-team package for $19.99 per month, or receive access to all three teams for $$29.99 per month.
Chicago Sports Network offers Comcast ‘substantial reduction’ for fees in talks
"We share your frustration and encourage you to continue to voice your concerns."
New details emerge in Comcast and Chicago Sports Network dispute
Comcast customers in Chicago have already missed out on two Blackhawks regular season games due to the dispute.
NHL Opening Night saw sharp viewership decline
The league was beat out by both MLB and the WNBA on Tuesday.
Comcast and Chicago Sports Network remain at impasse
Negotiations between the two sides can be described as "day to day and hour to hour."
Rick Ball discusses joining Chicago Blackhawks broadcast booth
"The last month has been chaotic but very exciting,"
Chicago Blackhawks hire longtime NHL voice Rick Ball to replace Chris Vosters
Ball had been the TV voice of the Calgary Flames for the past 10 seasons.
White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks to launch Chicago Sports Network
The network will launch in October 2024.
White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks partner with Standard Media Group in new broadcast deal
Standard Media Group will be the new broadcast home for three Chicago pro teams beginning in October.
Bulls, White Sox, Blackhawks reportedly near Stadium broadcast deal
Reinsdorf had been expected to make Stadium a player for broadcast rights.
TNT to air Panthers-Red Wings game with in-studio broadcast, commentary
After inclement weather postponed Sabres-Blackhawks, the NHL on TNT will air Red Wings-Panthers with an in-studio broadcast.
TNT’s Wayne Gretzky on Connor Bedard’s “Michigan” goal: ‘I could never do that’
TNT's Wayne Gretzky didn't stop short of praising Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard after his amazing "Michigan" goal Saturday night.
Blackhawks refute ‘frankly disgusting’ Corey Perry-Connor Bedard rumor, dubbed ‘worst rumor in all of sports’
Connor Bedard’s NHL debut draws record viewership for ESPN
Connor Bedard is here, and he's spectacular.
NHL Draft scores record-setting viewership
The 2023 NHL Draft achieved record-setting viewership on Wednesday night, as it soared above 2022's numbers and led the night on cable.
Hockey interviewer tries to stump ‘Kyle from Chicago,’ aka Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson
"Some people say I don't know that much."
Darren Pang headed to Blackhawks’ local broadcasts, with Blues/Diamond deal expiring
Pang had called Blues' games for the past 14 years, but contract talks with Bally Sports Midwest parent Diamond stalled amidst their bankruptcy.
Wednesday Newsletter: The worst best-case scenario for the NHL
The Chicago Blackhawks winning the NHL Draft Lottery was a dream scenario for the league. And its worst nightmare.
NHL Draft Lottery flub attributed to teleprompter “production error”
A strange error during the NHL Draft Lottery broadcast was due to a teleprompter issue.
Chicago Blackhawks’ TV voice has epic slip of the tongue during preseason broadcast
"MacKenzie Entwistle picks up the puck in his own zone, takes a hard sh*t!"
Longtime Blackhawks analyst Eddie Olcyzk to leave Chicago for Seattle Kraken booth
The move will see Olczyk work as part of a three-person booth in Seattle.
