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NHL, ESPN close to agreement on seven-year broadcast and streaming deal (report)
Updated Mar 09, 2021;
Posted Mar 09, 2021
Boston Bruins Brad Marchand (63) celebrates with Charlie McAvoy (73) after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP
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The NHL is moving back to ESPN.
According to SportsNet Canada, which cited multiple league and industry sources, the National Hockey League and the sports media giant are close to a seven-year deal. ESPN would split the national TV deal with an unidentified media company, which could still be NBC.