2 Potential Suitors to Replace Ryan Leslie as Flames TV Host
Calgary Flames fans were dealt a big blow on Tuesday morning, as it was announced that Sportsnet’s Ryan Leslie will be joining the Toronto Maple Leafs as their TV host…
Category Archives: Hockey Media
Shoresy Cast Members Express Excitement for Upcoming Shoresy Classic
The hit TV show Shoresy has taken both the hockey and film worlds by storm with its perfect blend of comedy and heartwarming camaraderie. Initially born in 2022 as a…
NHL and Rogers Sign New Canadian Broadcast Deal – Who Wins & Who Loses?
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
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”
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
“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
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
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
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…
NHL TV Blackouts & Why They Happen?
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…