ESPN signs 7 year deal with the NHL

[varsaku]

I don't like that they are splitting the streaming games between two services. I was under the assumption all package B games will be broadcasted on TV.

 

[GKJ]

With all do respect to Steve Levy (who I like as a broadcaster overall) McDonough is the better option.

Not disputing your opinion, because I like both too, but getting the MNF PXP in the NHL games is a good look for the league. I don’t think I’ve ever heard McDonough call a hockey game but he definitely has a hockey voice. And he does the second feature college football game so that’s good too.

 

[jkrdevil]

Not disputing your opinion, because I like both too, but getting the MNF PXP in the NHL games is a good look for the league. I don’t think I’ve ever heard McDonough call a hockey game but he definitely has a hockey voice. And he does the second feature college football game so that’s good too.

McDonough called the World Series in the 90’s for CBS and was their lead CFB announcer at the time. He’s called MNF in the past and calls one of the college football playoff games currently. I don’t think there is a drop in prestige on that front.

The worry is he hasn’t called hockey since the 90’s I believe. He called games in 90’s for ESPN before he went exclusive to CBS for a few years and called the 98 Olympics. I think he was the Bruins host before that. His calls were, it’s just been awhile. But at the same time outside of the World Cup and a few KHL games during the 2012-13 lockout Levy hasn’t called games since 2004.

 

[Kirk Van Houten]

I don't like that they are splitting the streaming games between two services. I was under the assumption all package B games will be broadcasted on TV.

The games on ABC/ESPN will be on ESPN + or not?

 

[GKJ]

McDonough called the World Series in the 90’s for CBS and was their lead CFB announcer at the time. He’s called MNF in the past and calls one of the college football playoff games currently. I don’t think there is a drop in prestige on that front.

The worry is he hasn’t called hockey since the 90’s I believe. He called games in 90’s for ESPN before he went exclusive to CBS for a few years and called the 98 Olympics. I think he was the Bruins host before that. His calls were, it’s just been awhile. But at the same time outside of the World Cup and a few KHL games during the 2012-13 lockout Levy hasn’t called games since 2004.

I trust Levy though. He’s always been in-tune with the league. Slightly surprised Buccigross isn’t getting run here but maybe he’d rather be in-studio and available for college hockey.

 

[mas0764]

No! Bring back Gary Thorne!

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

I trust Levy though. He’s always been in-tune with the league. Slightly surprised Buccigross isn’t getting run here but maybe he’d rather be in-studio and available for college hockey.

Levy has had experience too owning a pro hockey franchise so that piece isn't that foreign to him, either.

 

[mas0764]

With all do respect to Steve Levy (who I like as a broadcaster overall) McDonough is the better option.

Can't we get someone who has actually a compelling and interesting VOICE?

 

[DaBadGuy7]

Not disputing your opinion, because I like both too, but getting the MNF PXP in the NHL games is a good look for the league. I don’t think I’ve ever heard McDonough call a hockey game but he definitely has a hockey voice. And he does the second feature college football game so that’s good too.

He did the 94 Playoffs for ESPN:

 

[S E P H]

Yikes, B/R had the Champion's League and Europa rights for like a year or something and it was down right terrible.

 

[Night Shift]

The games on ABC/ESPN will be on ESPN + or not?

No those games will not be available on ESPN+

 

[Night Shift]

I don't like that they are splitting the streaming games between two services. I was under the assumption all package B games will be broadcasted on TV.

I think sooner than later regular cable TV will be a thing of the past.

 

[DaBadGuy7]

 

[jkrdevil]

What about the awards show? I want to see a bidding war to not have to air it.

 

[OG6ix]

What about the awards show? I want to see a bidding war to not have to air it.

HBO Max... allow swearing.

 

[Spydey629]

HBO Max... allow swearing.

I will only allow this if we can have another train wreck blended expansion draft and award show.

 

[OG6ix]

I will only allow this if we can have another train wreck blended expansion draft and award show.

Imagine Bill Burr hosting

 

[Spydey629]

Imagine Bill Burr hosting

You picked THAT GUY!?!?

 

[46zone]

I don't like that they are splitting the streaming games between two services. I was under the assumption all package B games will be broadcasted on TV.

They are; on TNT & TBS.

 

[tornadowarning33]

I trust Levy though. He’s always been in-tune with the league. Slightly surprised Buccigross isn’t getting run here but maybe he’d rather be in-studio and available for college hockey.

Ideally Bucci would go right back to NHL 2Night. That's the perfect role for him. As much as I enjoy his enthusiasm for the sport I've never been fond of him in a play-by-play role.

 

[GKJ]

Ideally Bucci would go right back to NHL 2Night. That's the perfect role for him. As much as I enjoy his enthusiasm for the sport I've never been fond of him in a play-by-play role.

I’d be willing to hear him, his enthusiasm for big moments is high. He could be the hockey Gus Johnson

 

[OG6ix]

Anyone hear familiar with his work? He's going to be on ESPNs hockey team

 

[Marshmallow Man]

Yikes, B/R had the Champion's League and Europa rights for like a year or something and it was down right terrible.

B/R will only be airing clips and highlights.

 

[jkrdevil]

Sorry, this should go in the tnt thread

 

[John Price]

ESPN before getting nhl, SAS hates hockey

ESPN after getting hockey rights