Breaking: Major NHL broadcaster is closing down at the end of this season

This just in, FanDuel Sports Network has informed the NHL that it will cease broadcasting and programming hockey games after the 1st round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

From FanDuel Sports Network:

“FanDuel Sports Network has reached agreements with the NBA and NHL to broadcast games and other programming through the end of the 2026 NBA regular season and the end of the first round of the NHL playoffs. We are preparing to wind down our operations upon seasons’ end unless we reach a strategic transaction. We’re pleased to finish out the NBA and NHL seasons, and we appreciate the collaborative relationships we have enjoyed with our team and league partners as well as the connections we have fostered with local fans.”

FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts games for seven NHL teams:

• Carolina Hurricanes
• Columbus Blue Jackets
• Detroit Red Wings
• Los Angeles Kings
• Minnesota Wild
• Nashville Predators
• St. Louis Blues

While the network has committed to broadcasting all the remaining games for these teams through Round 1 of the playoffs, there are reports that they are operating on a severely limited staff and budget. Rumors are circulating that many employees have left the company and that come April 15th, the network will be working with a "skeleton crew" for its last month in business.