The NHL's Canadian television broadcast rights deal with Rogers Sportsnet is set to expire at the end of the next season, leaving the future of NHL coverage in Canada uncertain. While Rogers is reportedly seeking to renew its historic $5.2 billion deal, the league is reportedly seeking double the amount. The lack of success from Canadian NHL teams has impacted Rogers' profits, opening the door for potential competitors like Amazon and Bell Media, which owns TSN and CTV. The NHL commissioner suggests a move away from exclusive broadcast rights, suggesting a more fragmented landscape for the future.
The NHL 's current Canadian television broadcast rights deal is set to expire at the end of next season and the path forward isn't exactly clear.
and it has recently engaged in a 60-day exclusive negotiation window with the NHL that began on New Year's Day. With streaming services becoming increasingly more popular, Amazon is an intriguing new possibility for the future of the NHL in Canada."There seems to be less of a need for exclusivity, everybody wants a piece of the pie," Bettman said. "But again, we're open-minded and Rogers has been a great partner and we're going to wait and see what they'll say."
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