Policy changes for the NHL's Game Center Live Package are coming in 2016 following a settlement agreement to a class-action lawsuit filed by a group of motivated fans in 2012. The changes will effect buying options for online subscribers and are a first of its kind movement that could inspire modifications to similar sports-centered TV deals.
On Friday the National Hockey League (NHL) and broadcasters reached a settlement agreement on blackout rules for subscribers to the NHL Game Center Live Package. The revisions to NHL Game Center Live will allow for purchasing a single-team internet package for a reduced rate of $105 per season for the next five seasons whereas previously the only option was a league-wide pass featuring all 30 NHL teams at $159 a season.