NHL’s new TV rights, explained: What to know as ESPN, TNT replace NBC in USA. The NHL‘s TV rights are shifting. After more than 15 years with NBC, the league’s national rights are heading to a new home — homes — for the 2021-22 season and beyond.
Also, will the NHL still be on NBC? The NHL will no longer be on NBC. The network, which has aired NHL games since 2005, has moved on from bidding for the league’s second TV package, sources confirmed to The Athletic. Turner Sports has reached a seven-year deal with the NHL for the package that’s worth $225 million per season, sources confirmed.
Additionally, who is taking over NHL coverage? Turner Sports made a seven-year commitment, matching the length of the contract the Walt Disney Company, which owns ESPN and ABC, signed with the N.H.L. in March. The networks, including TBS and TNT of Turner, will begin broadcasting games in the 2021-22 season and continue through the 2027-28 campaign.
Moreover, where is NHL going after NBC? Their 16-year broadcast run will come to an end at the conclusion of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens. NBC will bring the curtain down on their coverage of the NHL at the conclusion of the series, officially handing the coverage keys over to ESPN.
Amazingly, who is broadcasting NHL 2021? What NHL games will be on ESPN in 2021-22? ESPN will televise games nationally on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season. * Game also on ESPN+.NBC‘s long run with the NHL is coming to an end. Sports Business Journal reported Monday that NBC has exited the bidding for the NHL‘s remaining media rights after putting forward a $100 million/year bid that was “well below” the league’s desired figure.
How did NBC lose NHL?
In March, ESPN became the primary network partner for the league in a deal that saw the NHL essentially split its broadcast rights. NBC pulled out of talks after learning they’ll play second fiddle in the deal.
What network will have NHL in 2022?
TNT will broadcast 50 NHL games, as well as half of the Stanley Cup playoffs. ESPN or ABC will air 25 games along with half of the playoffs and all of the Stanley Cup Finals, while ESPN Plus and Hulu will stream 75 exclusive matchups.
What network is hockey moving to?
The NHL’s new seven-year agreement with AT&T-owned WarnerMedia is worth over $1 billion. Turner Sports will broadcast three Stanley Cups and the Winter Classic.
What will happen to NHL Network?
ESPN and TNT will split the Stanley Cup playoffs’ first three rounds, with four of the next seven (beginning in 2022) Stanley Cup Finals airing on ABC. On the Turner Sports side, TNT and TBS will serve as the home of half of the Stanley Cup playoffs each year and TNT will be the home of three Stanley Cup Finals.
Is NHL Network ending?
The network will continue to operate under the league’s new television contract consortium of ESPN and Turner Sports beginning with the 2021–22 season (which excludes NBCUniversal). NHL Network will continue to nationally air selected games not broadcast by either ESPN or Turner.
Is the NHL app going away?
The NHL-ESPN partnership eliminated the need for NHL.TV so the league disbanded its online package. But you can still watch the out-of-market games at ESPN+, which costs $6.99 a month or $69.99 for one year.
Who is Emily Kaplan?
Emily Kaplan – National NHL reporter – ESPN | LinkedIn.
Who will announce NHL games on ESPN?
Sean McDonough will do the play-by-play alongside analyst Ray Ferraro and rinkside reporter Emily Kaplan. Steve Levy will host the studio coverage with analysts Mark Messier, Chris Chelios and Barry Melrose.
Where can I watch NHL 2021 2022 season?
When the 2021–2022 season kicked off on October 12, the NHL began airing national games exclusively on the networks of Disney and Turner Sports. That means you need ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, and TNT to get all 153 nationally televised NHL regular season games.
Is there no more NHL TV?
Without much fanfare or promotion, the NHL effectively shut down NHL.TV in the United States and instead redirects all attempts to stream games to ESPN+. And make no mistake — this is mostly good news for U.S. hockey fans and bettors.
Where is Pierre McGuire now?
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators announced today that the club has appointed Pierre McGuire as senior vice president of player development. He will work closely with Senators general manager Pierre Dorion and team owner Eugene Melnyk as the team continues to develop into a Stanley Cup contender.
How to watch NHL playoffs 2022?
- You can watch the NHL playoffs on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT, and TBS with cable, satellite, or a live TV streaming.
- Hulu + Live TV’s base plan also includes ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, and TNT. However, at $70 a month, the service is more expensive than Sling or YouTube TV.
- That said, Hulu.
Is ESPN+ replacing NHL TV?
ESPN Plus is effectively replacing NHL.TV as the NHL’s out-of-market streaming service, with over 1,000 games each season available for fans to stream. ESPN and ABC will also get 25 exclusive national regular-season games each season, while 75 games a year will be exclusive to ESPN Plus and Hulu.
What happened to Barry Melrose?
Melrose currently resides in Glens Falls, New York with his wife, Cindy, and the couple have two sons, Tyrell and Adrien. Melrose became an American citizen in March 1998. He has had several minor television and movie roles.
Did ESPN Buy NHL?
ESPN was already paying the N.H.L. almost $100 million annually for various rights, including showing more than 100 games on ESPN+ and highlights across its channels and digital platforms. From ESPN’s perspective, the new agreement merely adds around $300 million annually to what it was already paying.
