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ESPN announces Mark Messier to join hockey coverage as a studio analyst

Jun 19, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Mark Messier is pictured on the red carpet during the 2019 NHL Awards at Mandalay Bay. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Six-time Stanley Cup Champion Mark Messier will be joining his buddy Wayne Gretzky in the TV analyst game next season. ESPN announced a multi-year agreement with him as a studio analyst on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ and Hulu.

Mark Messier joins ESPN’s coverage

Mark Messier is no stranger to the bright lights and camera as he led the New York Rangers to their first Stanley Cup in 54 years in 1994.