MSG Networks t will feature a new look in the New York Islanders’ broadcast booth this season, with Thomas Hickey set to work the majority of games as an analyst alongside play-by-play voice Brendan Burke, a source confirmed to Newsday via media columnist Neil Best on Friday.
Hickey, 36, has been steadily building his broadcasting résumé since retiring from the Islanders following the 2021-22 season. He joined MSG’s coverage as a studio analyst in 2022-23 and has drawn praise for his sharp, modern insights. In addition to his Islanders role, Hickey also appears on Prime Video’s Monday night NHL broadcasts in Canada.