"Major Shift in NHL Broadcast Landscape: Local Games to Go National In a move that could significantly impact the way fans consume hockey, the National Hockey League (NHL) has announced a partnership to produce and distribute local games for four teams: the Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues. As part of this arrangement, the NHL will take control of broadcasting these games, potentially making them available to a wider audience beyond their local markets. The decision is seen as a response to the growing demand for streaming services and the increasing popularity of the NHL, particularly among younger fans. With this new partnership, hockey enthusiasts across the country may soon have access to more games than ever before, but it remains to be seen how this will affect local broadcasting contracts and the traditional viewing experience."

NHL to produce and distribute local games for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild and Blues  Newsday