NBC released its NHL broadcast schedule for the 2017-18 season yesterday. As it is every year, this announcement featured its various surprises as each fan base attempted to piece together why their team was not getting enough coverage or began to brag about the spotlight they did receive.
Directly, NBC described the schedule the following way:
STAMFORD, Conn. – July 31, 2017 – Coming off of the most-watched Stanley Cup Final without an Original Six team on record, NBC Sports Group is scheduled to present 99 NHL regular-season games during the 2017-18 season, beginning on Wednesday, Oct.