Amazon Prime Video signs 12 year agreement for NHL broadcasting in Canada

This just in, the NHL, Rogers Sportsnet and Amazon Prime Video have reached a 12 year agreement that will see  Prime Video in Canada to exclusively broadcast Wednesday night regular-season national NHL games in English and French, beginning with the 2026-2027 season.

Prime Video also acquires exclusive rights to select Stanley Cup Playoff series, comprised of two First Round playoff series and one Second Round series per year. This full lineup includes at least 26 national regular-season NHL games.

So... to recap:

1. Sportsnet increases their prices
2. Sportsnet offers fewer games, even after raising their prices
3. Fans have to subscribe to another service to watch Wednesday night games and playoffs

What an absolute crock...

And the NHL wonders why NHL viewership is declining steeply in Canada?

What a joke...

"Over the past two years, Prime Video has been a valuable addition to the NHL's media lineup in Canada, joining Rogers in bringing marquee NHL games to Canadian fans," said Gary Bettman, Commissioner, NHL. "We're excited that Prime Video and Rogers are deepening their relationship through this long-term agreement, reflecting our shared commitment to serving English and French-language hockey fans across Canada with premium NHL content for years to come."

Gag me...