"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
The cessation of radio broadcasts would mark the first time since the 2009-10 season that the team has not offered fans a distinctive, on-air presence.
This deal, which equates to approximately $640 million USD per season, will reportedly commence with the 2026-27 season and is more than double the value of its current contract.
"As our NHL EDGE Positional Data technology continues evolving, we are excited to unlock new growth opportunities for the League, our Clubs, and media rightsholders."
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”