Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour has backed scrapping the NHL pre-season, arguing players would rather begin meaningful games than take part in practice matches. His comments matter because the league has already reduced the pre-season and extended the regular season, prompting debate over whether exhibition fixtures remain worthwhile. The NHL’s latest collective bargaining agreement…
Prime Video has struck a deal with the National Hockey League to become the exclusive local streaming platform for six teams, marking a deeper push by Amazon into regional sports broadcasting as the traditional regional sports network model continues to fracture. The agreement covers Stanley Cup champions the Carolina Hurricanes, along with the Anaheim Ducks,…