"We are thrilled that Rangers fans will be able to celebrate Sam, his exceptional career, and the special memories that he’s provided to hockey fans for all these years."
Last year’s NHL Winter Classic between the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken from T-Mobile Park averaged 1.1 million viewers, which represented the previous low point for the game.
"It was wistful getting through the end of the Tigers season and now that the Red Wings season is ongoing, it just feels like it’s time to share the decision."
Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."