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National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman

Gary Bettman dismisses Stanley Cup ratings concerns

"They’re going to be great in Canada, they’ll be fine in the U.S."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 6, 2025 0
Max Domi hits Aleksander Barkov in Game 4 of Maple Leafs-Panthers.

U.S. and Canadian broadcasts differed on Max Domi-Aleksander Barkov hit

While TNT's Eddie Olczyk blasted this hit as "dangerous," the Sportsnet coverage was a lot different.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 12, 2025 0
A graphic from the NHL's announcement of the 2026 All-Star Game, now not happening in that format.

NHL reportedly canceling 2026 All-Star Game, pivoting to international event

After lots of discussion of the future of the NHL All-Star Game, the league will indeed cancel it in favor of an international event in 2026.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 5, 2025 0
Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei

NHL regular season viewership down 12% on ESPN, TNT

The league's regular season audiences averaged 445,000 viewers across its national broadcast partners.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 21, 2025 0
Anaheim Ducks forward Alex Killorn

Local NHL viewership a mixed bag, distribution proves key factor

Carriage disputes and new local media rights arrangements proved the biggest factors impacting NHL viewership this season.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 21, 2025 0
An image from a Toronto Maple Leafs-Ottawa Senators ESPN2 playoff broadcast on April 20, 2025.

ESPN blasted for Leafs-Senators audio mix

"Audio engineers need to figure it out!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 20, 2025 0

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for April 16, 2025: how to watch NHL tonight

NHL on TNT has a doubleheader tonight.

By Ken Fang OnApr 16, 2025 0
A NHL on Sportsnet logo.

Sportsnet, NHL sign new 12-year, $7.7b deal for Canadian broadcast rights

Sportsnet will retain most national Canadian NHL broadcasts for 12 more seasons.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 31, 2025 0
U.S. president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin.

President Trump discussed NHL-KHL games with Vladimir Putin

A call between Trump and Putin included discussion of the idea of NHL-KHL games.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 19, 2025 0
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin. Photo Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Monumental Sports Network, NHL reach agreement over Ovechkin record

"For the folks at Monumental and the Caps to have made this arrangement for us, it feels incredible."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 12, 2025 0
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin

NHL posts solid viewership in return from 4 Nations hiatus

All four national window games last weekend posted year-over-year increases.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 25, 2025 0
Team Sweden defenseman Jonas Brodin

4 Nations Face-Off secures strong opening night audience on TNT

Canada's overtime win was good for the most-watched hockey telecast on TNT this season.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 13, 2025 0
Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn

NHL viewership on ESPN and TNT is looking truly dreadful

Last week, NHL games on ESPN and TNT hovered around 200,000 viewers, getting beat handily by other sports properties.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 4, 2025 0
St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues score seven goals, troll low-scoring ‘Thursday Night Football’ result

"As a Chicago Bears and St. Louis Blues fan, this hurts and kicks ass all at the same time."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 28, 2024 0
An image from a Utah HC vs. Vancouver Canucks "The Lab" alternate broadcast.

Utah Hockey Club alternate broadcast reverse-jinxed a goal

"Oh, the Canucks have a shutout right now? Oh, they haven't allowed any goals right now?"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 21, 2024 0
The Anaheim Ducks select Stian Solberg in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Anaheim Ducks leaving Bally Sports partnership for free digital service

The Ducks will broadcast and stream games for free on Fox 11 Plus and Victory+.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 28, 2024 0
Jeff Marek at the 2024 NHL Draft. (Sportsnet.)

International

Jeff Marek’s Sportsnet exit reportedly centered around tipping NHL Draft picks to a friend

The CapFriendly site on June 9, 2024.

Capitals’ purchase of CapFriendly earns notable hockey fan and media criticism

"This is truly horrendous news for NHL fans."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 10, 2024 0
(R to L) The UFC’s Dana White, WWE’s Triple H, and the Florida Panthers’ Paul Maurice. (Press conference screengrabs via YouTube.)

League Networks

Around press conference issues, it’s the leagues really not staying in their lane

Bob Cole. (Sportsnet on YouTube.)

International

Legendary hockey announcer Bob Cole passes away at 90, tributes pour in

Arizona Coyotes' broadcasters Tyson Nash (L) and Todd Walsh ahead of the franchise's likely final game in the state.

Coyotes’ broadcaster Tyson Nash on relocation: ‘This is absolutely gut-wrenching, heartbreaking.’

"I'm absolutely in shock."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 17, 2024 5
Andrew Berkshire and Zach Hyman.

NHL writer Andrew Berkshire ripped for downplaying Zach Hyman’s 50th goal over his parents’ wealth

Berkshire's take here drew a lot of backlash.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 27, 2024 0
Bobby Orr in 1971.

NHL bashed for March anniversary post on Bobby Orr’s May flying goal

No, Bobby Orr's Cup-winning goal didn't come in March.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 11, 2024 0
Elliotte Friedman discusses the Noah Hanifin trade on a "NHL on TNT" broadcast.

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman started his NHL on TNT guest spot by breaking (sort of) the Noah Hanifin trade

"All right, if anything else breaks, interrupt us, please."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 6, 2024 0
Helene Elliott of The Los Angeles Times.

Tributes pour in for Helene Elliott, first woman in major NA sport Hall of Fame, after her Los Angeles Times buyout

Helene Elliott is exiting The Los Angeles Times after 34 years there.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 16, 2024 1

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