Blue Seat Blogs · Mar 11, 2021
Thoughts on the ESPN/NHL contract details
It was reported last night that the NHL would be returning to ESPN on a seven year TV deal. Today that deal was finalized and the details released. It is not just a TV deal. The deal includes exclusive streaming right on ESPN+, which NHL.tv fading into oblivion. Here are the key details of the NHL/ESPN contract:
The deal is seven years long, with non-exclusive TV rights and exclusive streaming rights.
ESPN+ and Hulu will essentially function as NHL.tv, with the latter being removed. ESPN+ is about $5 a month, so this is a cheaper option for fans. The bundle for all three (including Disney+) is about $13 a month. Still cheaper than NHL.tv.