NHL’s national television schedule reveals troubling dependence on familiar teams
The NHL released its 2026-27 national television schedule Wednesday, promising 172 games across TNT Sports and ESPN platforms. It also provided another reminder that the league remains reluctant to move beyond the same comfortable collection of teams and aging stars.
The NHL released its 2026-27 national television schedule Wednesday, promising 172 games across TNT Sports and ESPN platforms. It also provided another reminder that the league remains reluctant to move beyond the same comfortable collection of teams... [3175 chars]