NHL Broadcasting Rights rumoured to be switching networks in 2025

The NHL's product in Canada is dominated by who owns the broadcasting rights for a particular set of seasons. The production value of any given Saturday night can have a huge impact on how people view the game and the entertainment value they get out of watching hockey. For example, in America, TNT has done an excellent job growing an audience with their product, signing big names like Paul Bissonnette and Wayne Gretzky to their panels, and having exciting and funny discussions.

The Canadian broadcasting rights are set to expire for Sportsnet in 2025, so naturally, people are curious about who will be broadcasting the games in the future, and now we have a major update.

TSN is the obvious contender to get broadcasting rights in 2025-26, as many have already voiced their thoughts of TSN as a better product for viewing. However, it is interesting to see that Amazon is interested in getting involved in NHL broadcasting, especially since they seem to be growing in their interest to broadcast live sports.

Ultimately, it is the fans who will be the most impacted by any decision on who broadcasts the sport, and competition like this is usually good for viewing. With hockey growing in popularity it seems this season from big moments like last night's line brawl in the Rangers versus Devils game, having a good viewing product is paramount.

As seen on Blade of Steel - NHL broadcasting rights could be sold to another Canadian network