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getbak · 03-09-2021, 03:52 PM

It's long been rumoured that they were looking for a deal that's similar in structure to the NBA's, where ESPN gets some games, TNT gets some, and ABC has a few -- including the Finals.

For the NHL, it will likely be ESPN and USA Network (after Comcast announced they're shutting down NBCSN and moving their sports properties to USA) carrying the bulk of the games and NBC maintaining a similar level to what they currently have.

The big question is money. If they can get a total deal somewhere near $1 billion per year, that will go a long way towards offsetting the revenue losses this past year and getting the cap growing again.

03-09-2021, 03:52 PM	#11
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	It's long been rumoured that they were looking for a deal that's similar in structure to the NBA's, where ESPN gets some games, TNT gets some, and ABC has a few -- including the Finals. For the NHL, it will likely be ESPN and USA Network (after Comcast announced they're shutting down NBCSN and moving their sports properties to USA) carrying the bulk of the games and NBC maintaining a similar level to what they currently have. The big question is money. If they can get a total deal somewhere near $1 billion per year, that will go a long way towards offsetting the revenue losses this past year and getting the cap growing again. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!