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NHL Takes Over Local Broadcasts | NHL News
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The NHL is taking control of local broadcasts for four teams—Carolina, Columbus, Minnesota, and St. Louis—starting this fall, as their longtime partner Bally Sports shuts down. With plans to expand this model to more teams by 2026-27, the league aims to boost fan engagement and grow the game’s reach, while keeping in-game coverage local. Fans are reacting, especially to NHL president Steve Mayer’s comments, but the league sees this as a smart, evolving step—mirroring MLB and NBA moves—to future-proof broadcasting amid shrinking regional networks.
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