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Sportsnet ends NHL simulcasts on CBC

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Sportsnet and CBC announced Tue 6/16 that the new 12-year NHL contract beginning in the fall will not include simulcasts of Saturday night and playoff games on CBC television.

CBC had carried NHL telecasts since it went on the air in 1952, and on radio since the CBC was formed in the early 1930s. "Hockey Night in Canada" actually pre-dates CBC, going back to the days of CNR Radio, owned by the Canadian National Railroad.

Sportsnet licensed games to CBC and received rights to use the "Hockey Night in Canada" name and logo for better reach for its advertisers. That will no longer be the case, so Sportsnet's ad sales department will have to work hard to stay in the black with the rights fee ($933 million annually) jumping.

The name "Hockey Night in Canada" was not mentioned in the announcement. It presumably stays with CBC, which could use it for any hockey broadcast it carries.
 
The CBC will replace Hockey Night in Canada with a prime time show that will feature Canadian athletes competing at home and in major international events.
“As the proud home of Team Canada, we’re already investing in the L.A. Games in 2028 and setting a course for the French Alps in 2030,” said Doug Smith, executive vice-president, CBC.

“At the same time, our commitment doesn't pause following the closing ceremony; we will be there between the Games — in every community, every arena, every early morning practice and every late night training session."
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Source: CBC will no longer air NHL games in 'end of an era' as broadcast deal expires (CBC)
 
No big deal honestly unless you are in one of the handful of cities that have CBC Over the air.
Back in 2012 there was CBC almost everywhere in Canada. Not now unless you have a pay service as in 2012 most small stations/translators were shut down
 


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