Canes TV? Hurricanes to launch own sports network for 2026-27 season
The NHL is launching a centralized production operation to facilitate team-specific regional broadcasts starting in the 2026-27 season.
Where it stands
The NHL has introduced a new model for local game telecasts and streaming, moving to a centralized production operation. Four teams—the Carolina Hurricanes, St. Louis Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Minnesota Wild—are confirmed as the initial participants.
These clubs will utilize this framework to launch dedicated multimedia networks for their regional broadcasts. Coverage from outlets including ESPN, NHL.com, The New York Times, and the Sports Business Journal emphasizes the league's direct involvement in producing and distributing content for these franchises. Reporting notes that these specific teams are collaborating with the league to transition away from previous broadcasting models.
Future developments will depend on whether additional teams join this centralized initiative. Coverage does not yet specify the full list of broadcast platforms or individual carriage agreements for these new networks.
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Coverage (17)
- Canes will start their own sports network Axios · 46d ago
- NHL Launches Centralized Production Operation for Regional Broadcasts; Four Teams Aboard To Start Sports Video Group · 46d ago
- St. Louis Blues partner with NHL for regional TV broadcasts FOX 2 · 46d ago
- NHL to produce and distribute local game telecasts for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild and Blues TribLIVE.com · 46d ago
- Hurricanes announce new TV Network Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- NHL to produce and distribute local game telecasts for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild and Blues LancasterOnline · 46d ago
- Carolina Hurricanes To Launch Own Sports Network For Game Broadcasts Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- NHL to produce and distribute local games for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild and Blues Toronto Star · 46d ago
- NHL to produce games for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild, Blues ESPN · 46d ago
- Blues reveal TV plans, team’s biggest strength and weakness … and playoffs? Mailbag The New York Times · 46d ago
- Wild, NHL unveil framework for new TV broadcasts, streaming plans The New York Times · 46d ago
- Minnesota Wild Announces Launch of Multimedia Television Network NHL.com · 46d ago
- Blue Jackets will collaborate with NHL, three other clubs, for local TV coverage The New York Times · 46d ago
- Wild teaming up with NHL to broadcast games next season Star Tribune · 46d ago
- NHL launches local production operation with at least four teams in 2026-27 Sports Business Journal · 46d ago
- NHL unveils new centralized production for club regional broadcasts NHL.com · 46d ago
- Canes TV? Hurricanes to launch own sports network for 2026-27 season WRAL · 46d ago
Answered
Which teams are involved in the new production model?
The Carolina Hurricanes, St. Louis Blues, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Minnesota Wild are confirmed.
When do these broadcasts begin?
The centralized production operation is set to commence for the 2026-27 season.
What is the role of the NHL in this setup?
The league is handling the centralized production and distribution of local game telecasts and streaming content for participating clubs.
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