Former NHL Goalie Turned Broadcaster Kelly Hrudey Says Sportsnet Contract Not Renewed
Kelly Hrudey said his departure is not retirement as Sportsnet ends a 28-year run with the longtime Hockey Night in Canada analyst.
- On Wednesday, analyst Kelly Hrudey announced that Sportsnet will not renew his contract for the upcoming season after being notified on June 19.
- Throughout a 32-year broadcasting career, Hrudey became a staple of Hockey Night in Canada, working alongside host Ron MacLean, analyst Kevin Bieksa, and analyst Jennifer Botterill since 2014.
- Before his analyst role, Hrudey played 677 games for the New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks during an 18-year NHL playing career.
- Rogers' new $11 billion national NHL rights deal marks the end of Hockey Night in Canada's partnership with CBC, coinciding with reporter Scott Oake's retirement announcement.
- Stressing "this is not a retirement," Hrudey expressed excitement for "act three" while thanking production staff, directors, and viewers for their support.
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Kelly Hrudey says goodbye to Hockey Night in Canada as contract expires
Kelly Hrudey said Wednesday that he was told in June that his contract with Rogers Sportsnet would not be renewed for next season. He has appeared on Hockey Night in Canada on a full-time basis since 1998, immediately after his retirement as an NHL player.
Sportsnet Lets Kelly Hrudey Walk
The famed successor of former Isles great Billy Smith is about to see major changes. Sportsnet chose not to renew the contract of long-time Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Kelly Hrudey. Hrudey joined the famed Canadian hockey broadcaster almost immediately after his July 1998 retirement.Hrudey announced his departure on Wednesday night on social media. It ends a 28-year full-time partnership, including time with the Calgary Flames. Hrudey’s b…
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