Slapshot Kirby wrote:

This may be my first time posting in this thread, but I am happy my New York Chargers won! Maybe if this underdog story continues, they can win the NDL Finals for their late owners and make that the defining moment that saves them from relocation.

I also apologize if this has already been brought up, but what are NDL TV contracts like? Anyway, keep up the good work, idm!

Thanks for the comment! It's always good to see new folks showing up to the thread.

Somebody else did ask about TV several years ago - no worries about asking again though; it's been a long time even for me! - but the answer hasn't really changed since then - most games are aired on RSNs, while select games and playoffs are aired nationally. As far as I can remember, the only thing I've actually made canon is that the 2030 NDLCS aired on ESPN, so let's say they're still under that contract. I suspect that under that deal only the Finals is guaranteed that flagship treatment, so the rest of the playoffs (and national TV games during the regular season) might end up on ESPN2 or the like. Also, given that many other sports have been paywalled, I'm sure ESPN mandated that a number of games per year are exclusive to ESPN+/Hulu.