NBC Sports announced the team bringing you national NHL broadcasts for the 2021 regular season on Monday. The most significant change: the removal of Mike Milbury from his duties as grumpy old man/studio analyst.
Milbury stepped away from the booth in August after coming under fire for sexist comments during a game broadcast. Milbury was speaking with co-host and former goaltender Brian Boucher about the advantages of the NHL’s playoff bubble.
“If you think about it, it’s a terrific environment with regard to — if you enjoy playing and enjoy being with your teammates for long periods of time, it’s a perfect place,” Boucher said.