NHL TV Blackouts & Why They Happen? Kyle Gipe | June 8, 2025 Picture a scenario. Your local NHL team is playing a nationally-televised game. It’s on ESPN+, which you access through an app because you don’t have cable or satellite. You’re excited…
NHL and Rogers Sign New Canadian Broadcast Deal – Who Wins & Who Loses? Paul Quinney | April 4, 2025 On April 2, the NHL and Rogers Communications extended their broadcast agreement for an additional 12 years, under which the Toronto-based communications company will pay $11 billion Canadian (CDN$) for…
Oilers Hockey Writer Bruce McCurdy Gone Too Soon Dale Bochon | April 3, 2025 When I heard the news of Bruce McCurdy’s passing yesterday, I shed a tear. He felt like a family friend, even though I never got the privilege of meeting him.…
Faceoff: Inside the NHL – A Look at the First Episode “The Best of Rivals” Peter Baracchini | October 3, 2024 Last week, the NHL and Prime Video announced a new way to watch and stream games while also introducing a new docuseries that will dive into the lives of some…
NHL & Prime Video Usher in New Age of Content for Fans Peter Baracchini | September 24, 2024 “It’s a new home for hockey.” That’s how the NHL and Prime Video kicked off the event to promote their new media venture in Toronto, Ontario. With the NHL preseason…
Devils’ Erika Wachter Does Not Get Contract Renewed by MSG Networks Daniel Amoia | June 18, 2024 Erika Wachter, a staple of New Jersey Devils’ television coverage on MSG Networks for the past few seasons, will not have her contract renewed for next season. This announcement came…
ESPN’s Stanley Cup Play-by-Play Lacks a Signature Voice Daniel Amoia | June 15, 2024 The Stanley Cup is more than a trophy. It’s a metaphor for life: the journey to the top encompasses all possible emotions. From heartbreak and grief to triumph and elation…
ESPN’s NHL Coverage Is Far From What Was Promised Nick Haydon | June 14, 2024 This is a piece I have been sitting on for some time. Actually, it has been three years to be precise. In March 2021, the NHL announced that it would…
3 Takeaways From ESPN’s Stanley Cup Final Conference Call Mark Scheig | June 7, 2024 The 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers will get underway Saturday night at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. In advance of the start of…
The Journey of a Legend: Valter Skarsgård Becomes Börje Salming The Old Prof | May 9, 2024 This past week marked the North American debut of the six-part miniseries Börje—The Journey of a Legend on the Viaplay streaming service. Directed by the talented Amir Chamdin, it focused…
Börje – The Journey of a Legend Is a Must-See for Maple Leafs Fans The Old Prof | May 4, 2024 Hockey fans, in general, and Toronto Maple Leaf’s hockey fans, in particular, are in for a visual treat. The six-part miniseries Börje—The Journey of a Legend is making its North…
The Rise of Mike Monaco, ESPN’s Young Play-by-Play Star Zach Martin | March 23, 2024 Sports unite people together no matter what form it’s in and sports brings passion from fans far and wide. What helps bring the fans closer to their team even when…