With NBC’s broadcast agreement set to end following this season, recent discussion has revolved on which network will pick up the rights to broadcast the NHL in the U.S. moving forward. Yesterday news emerged that ESPN/ABC/Disney will be one of the rights-holders for the next seven years. That’s right, one of the rights-holders. It appears that another partner, yet to be announced, will also be broadcasting hockey action starting next season.
On Wednesday, details emerged in regards to the ESPN/NHL agreement and it looks like there will be a flood of options for fans to see the game, especially if they subscribe to Hulu/ESPN+.