Winnipeg Jets Games: Bell Media Regional Rights Renewal
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* TSN & Winnipeg Jets Renewal: TSN will continue to broadcast Winnipeg Jets games in their regional broadcast area (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and parts of Northwestern Ontario). This extends a partnership that began in 2011.
* Positive Statements: Both TSN (Shawn Redmond) and the Jets (Mark Chipman) expressed enthusiasm about continuing the partnership, highlighting TSN’s quality and reach to fans.
* NHL Schedule Changes: Starting in the 2026-27 season, NHL teams will play 84 games per season (up from 82), wiht a shorter preseason and more divisional games.
* National Rights Landscape: Rogers holds the national English-language rights to the NHL (a 12-year, $7.7 billion deal). Remaining Canadiens games will be on Sportsnet/Rogers channels. TVA Sports has French-language rights.
* TSN’s other NHL Partnerships: TSN also has broadcast deals with the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
* Jets History: The Winnipeg Jets were formerly the Atlanta Thrashers, relocated after being sold to True North Sport & Entertainment in June 20… (the sentence is incomplete).
