"This panel, led by Congressman [Scott] Fitzgerald, who's right there in Wisconsin, has witnesses solely on one side of the issue. There is no effort. We've offered many witnesses, and there's no effort to have a balanced group."
"That is not an indictment of Pat [McAfee]. It's not an indictment of Disney. It's the reality of the relationship that exists between the people who pay and the people who get paid."
"It’s something that ESPN pushed for. But to the extent that ESPN was looking to make an adjustment for Year 2, we’re pleased to have the ongoing exposure."
The team announced that the 24/7 network Ducks Stream will carry play-by-play of all Ducks games and will offer exclusive podcasts and offer up-to-date news on the team and NHL.
ESPN announced Cohn has signed a multi-year extension to remain with the network as a SportsCenter anchor and a prominent contributor to hockey coverage.
"That number represents 58% growth from the 2021 Western Conference Finals. It is also up 17% from 2019, the last Conference Finals series played during the traditional window."
Before this hockey season began it had been nearly two decades since Bob Wischusen called hockey games. When ESPN acquired NHL's TV rights, Wischusen wanted in.
Before this season, ABC/ESPN last had playoff hockey in 2004. Now, Sean McDonough will call the first Stanley Cup Final for the network in nearly two decades.
"This panel, led by Congressman [Scott] Fitzgerald, who's right there in Wisconsin, has witnesses solely on one side of the issue. There is no effort. We've offered many witnesses, and there's no effort to have a balanced group."
"That is not an indictment of Pat [McAfee]. It's not an indictment of Disney. It's the reality of the relationship that exists between the people who pay and the people who get paid."