ESPN Reportedly Agrees To Seven-Year Deal To Broadcast NHL Games
ESPN used to broadcast NHL games in the early 2000s
ESPN hasn’t broadcast NHL games since the 2003-04 season, but that soon could change.
According to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston, ESPN reached a seven-year deal with the league Tuesday “to become one of the league’s media partners starting next season.” Johnston cited league and industry sources.
There has been no confirmation from either ESPN or the NHL.
NBC has the U.S. media rights, but expire after this year.
ESPN broadcast NHL games from 1992-2004.
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