Inside the NHL Broadcast Battle: Which 2025 Coverage Fans Can’t Stop Watching?
The NHL’s local broadcast terrain is undergoing a seismic upheaval unlike anything we’ve seen in recent years. News that the St. Louis Blues and FanDuel Sports Network are ending their partnership with the iconic play-by-play voice John Kelly hits hard—and it’s more than just a headline; it’s a vivid signal of the sweeping changes transforming how fans across the league connect with the game. Since 2022, half of the NHL’s fan bases have experienced or will soon face fresh voices in the broadcast booth, marking a pivotal shift as new talents step in to carry the torch for their teams’ games. This transition era makes it essential to look closely at how local supporters perceive their game-day narrators, which is precisely what this year’s broadcast rankings survey sets out to do. We gathered fan ratings on a scale from 1 to 5, combining local and national perspectives to craft a holistic view of each team’s broadcast identity in 2025-26. While these rankings aren’t a perfect science—they reflect passionate, varied opinions rather than cold stats—they offer a fascinating window into the emotional and intellectual bonds fans forge with those who bring the rink to life through the airwaves and screens. LEARN MORE
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