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…
Bruins to Play in NHL’s Big City Greens Classic Brandon Share-Cohen | February 16, 2024 The Boston Bruins are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 9 in a regular-season tilt that will take place on ABC and ESPN+, but will also…
ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery Unveil New Streaming Option Mark Scheig | February 7, 2024 The question on the minds of many sports fans these days is just how will they watch their favorite teams in the future? On Tuesday, we got some clarity. According…
Inside Scoop: Sean McDonough on ESPN’s NHL All-Star Coverage Mark Scheig | January 31, 2024 The NHL All-Star Weekend is just about upon us. This season in Toronto, it comes with some major changes that everyone involved hopes will be sustainable for future seasons. That…
ESPN Unveils Plans for “NFL Red Zone” Show for Hockey Mark Scheig | October 4, 2023 Hockey fans have been clamoring for a show in hockey similar to what the “NFL Red Zone” channel does in football. On Tuesday afternoon, representatives from ESPN confirmed that this…
TV Ratings Show NHL Playoffs Thriving on ESPN & Turner Mark Scheig | May 3, 2023 The start of the 2023 NHL Playoffs has been nothing but chaotic. With three Game 7’s and upsets to boot, fans have been treated to the highest levels of drama…
ESPN, Disney Set To Present NHL’s First Live Animated Game Mark Scheig | March 14, 2023 Ever wanted to see a live NHL game in cartoon form? Thanks to the NHL, ESPN and the Disney Channel, you will now get that chance. On Tuesday, Feb. 14,…
Ducks News & Rumors: Kesler, Rieder & More Derek Lee | September 17, 2021 This week’s edition of Anaheim Ducks News & Rumors covers Ryan Kesler accepting the fact that his NHL career is over, Tobias Rieder signing a professional tryout (PTO) with the…
NHL Should Market the Game Differently on ESPN Mike Fink | March 14, 2021 The NHL is moving to ESPN starting next season, and many fans across the hockey landscape are excited. The NHL knows that being broadcast on the popular sports network is…
NHL and ESPN Have Seven-Year Broadcasting Deal in Place (Report) Peter Baracchini | March 9, 2021 It appears the NHL has reached a deal in place with ESPN for a seven-year broadcasting deal, according to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston. There hasn’t been any official word from the…
NHL Faces Complex Decision With Next US Television Deal Avery McGrail | February 25, 2021 For the National Hockey League, any chance to gain revenue must be handled very carefully. As the least profitable member of the four major North American Sports leagues, the NHL…