"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"Kaplan, who joined ESPN in 2017 after covering the NFL for Sports Illustrated’s MMQB, will still be onsite for major events, including NHL opening night on October 7"
"The station will maintain its current broadcast team, featuring Dave Mishkin on play-by-play and Hockey Hall of Famer Phil Esposito serving as color analyst"
"The NHL’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform will transition to DAZN’s infrastructure, where it will be available in nearly 200 countries and territories outside the U.S., Canada and the Nordics"
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."