TNT Sports ‘extremely interested’ in keeping NHL rights, CEO says
As for a timeline for a new deal, the TNT Sports CEO deferred to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.
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Gary Bettman endorses mixed approach for NHL local rights, no plans to centralize like MLB, NBA
"We're really doing all of the above."
Gary Bettman: Paramount-WBD merger potentially ‘very good’ for NHL
"I can't wait to meet David Ellison and talk about those things."
NHL viewership up in first two weeks post-Olympics
However, it's too early to tell if an increase can be sustained.
History suggests NHL won’t see Olympic viewership bump
NHL reportedly approaching ESPN, TNT Sports about early media rights renewals
The league would like to beat the NFL to market.
NHL Stadium Series doubles viewership of Winter Classic
If the NHL really wants the Winter Classic to be its crown jewel regular season event, finding a way to move it back to over-the-air TV may be the only way, short of changing the date of the game entirely.
Paul Bissonnette got paddled by Rob Ray after Sabres game
Paul Bissonnette made good on his pledge to get paddled by Rob Ray if the Sabres beat the Flyers on Wednesday night.
Paul Bissonnette signs TNT extension, will work game broadcasts for first time
Bissonnette is expanding his role beyond the studio show where he's become the network's most entertaining hockey personality.
NHL Winter Classic fails to reach one million viewers for second-consecutive year
The game is officially a shell of its former self.
TV and streaming viewing picks for November 12, 2025: how to watch NHL on TNT doubleheader
The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils will be featured during tonight's NHL on TNT doubleheader
Anson Carter pays tribute to Ernie Johnson during NHL on TNT season opener
TNT hockey analyst Anson Carter paid tribute to Ernie Johnson and the Inside the NBA crew that will soon debut on ESPN.
Wayne Gretzky renews contract with TNT Sports for NHL coverage
'The Great One' enters his fifth season with the network alongside Liam McHugh, Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter, and Henrik Lundqvist.
NHL is the beneficiary of TNT losing NBA, ESPN ditching ‘Sunday Night Baseball’
TNT and ESPN will air a combined 16 additional national window NHL games this season.
Down Stanley Cup Final caps NHL’s rollercoaster ratings season
This season saw some great ratings heights for the NHL, but more drops and lows overall.
Sean Casey tore hamstring in Savannah Bananas cameo
"He completely tore the hamstring off the bone."
Jackie Redmond defends Taylor Swift’s airtime on TNT during Stanley Cup Final
"Can we plz get over the fact the biggest pop star in the world went to a hockey game and - gasp! - we showed her!?"
Kenny Albert recognizes Eddie Olczyk for calling 1,000th national telecast
"What would you have said the day you were drafted if I told you that 41 years to the day later, you would work your 1,000th national broadcast in the United States and Canada?"
Gary Bettman challenges Paul Bissonnette’s ‘ridiculous’ concerns over Florida state tax
"Will you stop? It's a ridiculous issue."
Wayne Gretzky goes on anti-analytics rant about icing: ‘I’m not a believer in that’
"I've seen too many games cost by guys icing the puck."
Minnesota hockey fans missed Oilers OT winner due to emergency test
An emergency test struck during the Oilers overtime winner for Minnesota hockey fans watching Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Wayne Gretzky predicted how Connor McDavid would set up Oilers’ game-tying goal
"Connor is going to have to take it around the net or stop up and hit the late guy."
John McEnroe gives game away regarding TNT Sports’ Stanley Cup Final start time
"The puck drops when?"
Your 2025 Stanley Cup Final announcing schedule
Here are your American and Canadian commentators for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, plus matchup and ratings analysis.
NHL predictably sees sharp U.S. ratings decline through Conference Finals
TNT Sports is down 20%, while ESPN is down 31% versus last season.
