Viper550 246 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) Some notes already; Bill Spaulding is the new voice of the Devils Eddie Olczyk is joining the Kraken booth as a second analyst, in addition to his TNT duties. Sportsnet cancelled Hometown Hockey, and a lesser version of NHL Live is being integrated directly into Sportsnet Now Premium Digital ad replacement on the boards (i.e. World Cup of Hockey and 2020 All-Star Game) is coming to all NHL games this season. MSG has new graphics: honestly feels like a downgrade (the previous ones felt unique, these ones feel like SNY for some reason) In addition, NBC's tweaked their scoreboard for regional games; it is still the same basic layout as before (the 2015 package, and not using the short-lived scoreboard from the 2021 playoffs) but it takes cues from the MLB update by switching to logos only and bigger score numbers, and has an inline shots on goal counter where score used to be. Those graphics are going to be ten years old soon, and they are not leaving without a fight. Edited October 4, 2022 by Viper550 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunkie24 424 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 In other PXP News, Chris Vosters replaced Pat Foley on Blackhawks games, Dan Dunleavy will now call every Sabres game, replacing Rick Jeanneret, and Dan Robertson is the new announcer for the Winnipeg Jets, replacing Dennis Beyak. All three, as well as Spaulding, are tough acts to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 367 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 18 hours ago, Viper550 said: In addition, NBC's tweaked their scoreboard for regional games; it is still the same basic layout as before (the 2015 package, and not using the short-lived scoreboard from the 2021 playoffs) but it takes cues from the MLB update by switching to logos only and bigger score numbers, and has an inline shots on goal counter where score used to be. Those graphics are going to be ten years old soon, and they are not leaving without a fight. I don't understand why they don't just build an insert package based on the animation package they debuted last fall. The old inserts really clash with the new animations. Hell you can even base the design of those new inserts off the old stuff to make migration to the new look easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronQ 246 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 ESPN got a new rebrand for their ESPN+ NHL out-of-market games called "NHL Power Play on ESPN+" https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2022/10/espn-launches-nhl-power-play-new-brand-for-1050-out-of-market-games/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danderson500 28 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 So, on ESPN+ there could be up to 3 streams of a game if it's a CBC/Sportsnet game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronQ 246 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) Ray Ferraro announced on Twitter that he's leaving TSN, but is staying with ESPN. Edited October 11, 2022 by AaronQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper550 246 Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 It didn't take long for the new ads to go absolutely haywire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper550 246 Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 While we're here, Sportsnet always times major rebrands/redesigns for the NHL season and MLB playoffs, and this year is no exception. Sportsnet Central got updated with a new set and flatter branding. It's definitely more in line with their current imaging (the previous set, introduced as part of the larger Sportsnet rebranding in 2011, was not too bad but seemed a bit small in comparison to TSN's more newsroom-based SportsCentre studio, and I swear they had been practicing social distancing at that desk for the video wall before that was even a widely-known term) and the look of the new NHL studio (which has a similar aesthetic but more curved) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronQ 246 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) NHL on TNT's Anson Carter became part-owner of the Arizona Coyotes' ECHL affiliate Atlanta Gladiators. https://www.nhl.com/news/anson-carter-becomes-part-owner-of-echl-team-atlanta-gladiators/c-336506654 Edited October 19, 2022 by AaronQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper550 246 Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) After using what appeared to be a hastily thrown together reskin of the old Sportsnet graphics last year, TVA Sports has new graphics for its French NHL broadcasts. Looks a lot like that one NBC used in the 2021 playoffs, but boxier. I'll give them credit for doing something a little different cause that doesn't look too bad. Edited October 23, 2022 by Viper550 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunkie24 424 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 18 hours ago, Viper550 said: After using what appeared to be a hastily thrown together reskin of the old Sportsnet graphics last year, TVA Sports has new graphics for its French NHL broadcasts. Looks a lot like that one NBC used in the 2021 playoffs, but boxier. I'll give them credit for doing something a little different cause that doesn't look too bad. The goal graphic reminds me of the 2021 NBC playoffs goal graphic as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronQ 246 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 If anyone hasn't noticed yet, ESPN made some changes to the font on their scorebug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunkie24 424 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 18 hours ago, AaronQ said: If anyone hasn't noticed yet, ESPN made some changes to the font on their scorebug. I noticed that watching opening night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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