– Hockey Central Studio serves as hub for comprehensive TV, radio, and digital coverage, beginning at 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT –
– Biggest panel of experts yet with Cox, Friedman, Healy, Hrudey, Johnson, Johnston, Kypreos, MacLean, Marek, Millard, Pang, Shannon, Simpson x 2 and Stroumboulopoulos –
– Hockey Night in Canada’s Stroumboulopoulos hosts special Hockey Central @ Noon –
– Sportsnet’s full broadcast available to viewers in the United States through NHL Network –
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TORONTO (February 25, 2015) One of the biggest days on the NHL calendar is about to get even bigger as the best analysts and insiders in the business come together to deliver hockey fans 10 hours of binge-worthy, multiplatform Hockey Central Trade Deadline coverage on March 2, featuring NHL news, rumours and action across TV, digital, and radio.
Sportsnet’s live Hockey Central Trade Deadline television broadcast kicks off Monday, March 2 at 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT on Sportsnet East, Ontario, West, Pacific, Sportsnet.ca and Sportsnet NOW. Sportsnet’s full broadcast will also be available to viewers in the United States through NHL Network. Fans can tune in to Sportsnet 590 The FAN and Sportsnet 960 The FAN for additional news and features.
Providing a one-stop shop for the biggest and best coverage on every platform, Sportsnet’s state-of-the-art Hockey Central Studio serves as the ultimate hub for Hockey Central Trade Deadline, with TV, radio, and digital platforms all working as one to bring fans the day’s news as-it-happens.
Sportsnet’s Hockey Central Trade Deadline coverage on all platforms includes:
TV
From Stanley Cup champs to former NHL GMs, executives, and Hall of Famers, Sportsnet’s extraordinary broadcast team ensures the action is covered from every angle:
- Main Desk – Host Daren Millard is joined by Mike Johnson, Nick Kypreos and Kelly Hrudey to navigate a day’s worth of news
- Breaking News Desk – Christine Simpson is joined by Elliotte Friedman, Chris Johnston and John Shannon to deliver the latest trades and rumours
- Reaction Panel – Jeff Marek referees the expert panel of Glenn Healy, Doug MacLean, Darren Pang and Craig Simpson as they debate and discuss the big moves
- Analytics – Damien Cox dissects the trades of the day, using analytics to explain why a player was traded and what the teams were looking for
- In the Hot Seat – George Stroumboulopoulos provides insightful interviews and discussions throughout the day
- Digital Zone – Sophia Jurksztowicz keeps a pulse on the fan reaction on social media
- Around the League – Sportsnet’s comprehensive network of reporters check in from across the league to share reactions in real-time
Following Hockey Central Trade Deadline, fans can catch up on the day’s big news with Sportsnet Central before turning their attention to the action on the ice as the New York Rangers host the Nashville Predators at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet, East Ontario, West, and Pacific.
Radio – Sportsnet 590 The FAN / Sportsnet 960 The FAN
- Sportsnet 590 The FAN – From 9 a.m. ET onwards, Sportsnet 590 The Fan will broadcast live on location from the Hockey Central Studio, simulcasting coverage on Sportsnet 360. Highlights of the day’s lineup include:
- Dean Blundell & Co. (5:30 a.m. ET- 9 a.m. ET) – Fans can start their day bright ‘n early with the premiere of the Dean Blundell & Co. morning show
- Hockey Central at Noon (Noon ET – 1 p.m. ET) – Stroumboulopoulos hosts a special edition
- Sportsnet 960 The FAN – In Calgary, fans can tune in for a day’s worth of Flames-focused coverage on Sportsnet 960 the FAN beginning at 5:30 a.m. MT
Digital – Sportsnet.ca
In addition to a live stream of the entire broadcast of Hockey Central Trade Deadline on Sportsnet.ca, fans can access the following features 24/7:
- Trade Tracker: Real-time breaking news and action leading up to and on Trade Deadline day
- Sportsnet.ca goes in depth with a look at the impact on fantasy teams, analytics, instant analysis, and more
- Sportsnet’s stable of NHL Insiders break down all the winners and losers of Trade Deadline day
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