Rogers inks 12-year, $11B NHL media rights deal

Rogers and the National Hockey League announced Wednesday an $11-billion, 12-year agreement for the national media rights to NHL games on all platforms in Canada through the 2037-38 season. Worth more than double the current $5.2-billion, 12-year media rights deal the two organizations signed in 2013, the new agreement will start with the 2026-27 NHL season. The deal was first reported on Monday by Sportico.com, based on information from sources familiar with the details, the sports news website said. Under the new agreement, NHL fans in Canada will have access to more live national games than before and fewer regional blackouts, according to...