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Houston and Atlanta Lead NHL Expansion Buzz as League Prioritizes Media Markets

Sam Greenwood

Reports identify Houston and Atlanta as the top candidates for NHL expansion as the league shifts its focus toward large media markets to drive revenue. Analysis suggests that a strategic, four-team expansion may be preferred to reach 36 franchises while avoiding the logistical hurdles of repeated divisional realignment. Continue reading Houston and Atlanta Lead NHL Expansion Buzz as League Prioritizes Media Markets

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CBC to Exit Hockey Night in Canada; Launches New International Amateur Sports Strategy

Sam Greenwood

The CBC is ending its 70-year run as the broadcaster of Hockey Night in Canada following the conclusion of its sublicense agreement with Rogers Communications. The move triggers a total overhaul of the public broadcaster’s sports strategy, pivoting from the NHL to a new amateur sports block, “CBC Sports Presents,” as the corporation grapples with a dire financial outlook and a shifting global media market. Continue reading CBC to Exit Hockey Night in Canada; Launches New International Amateur Sports Strategy