Overview

• He announced the decision on X just before the league’s season-opening broadcasts, confirming he will be off ESPN this year.
• His name was absent from ESPN’s recent contract-extension list for its hockey talent, which included Bob Wischusen, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, P.K. Subban, Kevin Weekes, and Leah Hextall.
• Play-by-play broadcaster Bob Wischusen and reporter Greg Wyshynski publicly wished him well, saying he will be missed.
• Callahan joined ESPN in 2021 after launching his TV career at NHL Network in 2019 and also contributed to NBC’s NHL coverage.
• There is no public indication of a new media role, leaving his post-ESPN broadcasting plans uncertain.