NHL and Diamond Sports Group Reach Agreement to Continue Local Broadcasts Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
The deal affects 11 teams and is subject to court approval, with broadcast rights reverting to the NHL after this season.
- The NHL and Diamond Sports Group have reached an agreement to continue local broadcasts for 11 teams through the end of the 2023-24 season.
- The agreement is subject to court approval and comes as Diamond Sports Group is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
- The affected teams are Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning.
- After this season, the broadcast rights for all 11 affected clubs will return to the NHL.
- Diamond Sports Group is also in preliminary talks with Amazon to form a partnership that might help Diamond avoid liquidation.