NHL to manage production for Carolina Hurricanes and others
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The NHL will oversee the game production for four teams, including the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, for the upcoming season. The Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues will also be included in this centralized approach. This shift marks the league's expansion into managing broadcasts directly, aiming for a more cohesive presentation of games. Details on how this change will affect viewership or the teams involved have not been released yet.
- •NHL to produce games for Carolina Hurricanes and three other teams.
- •Carolina Hurricanes are the reigning Stanley Cup champions.
- •Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues included.
- •The centralized production strategy aims for better game presentation.
- •Details on the impact of this change are yet to be announced.
- 8:50 PMESPN NHL — NHL takes over TV production for champion Canes
"The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, along with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues, will have their games produced and distributed by the NHL for the coming season as the league branches out into centralized production.
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