Today, ESPN announced its roster of talent for its NHL coverage after securing the rights to a landmark seven-year television, streaming, and media rights deal with the league. Four former New York Rangers, including two former team captains, are among the analysts talking hockey for ESPN.
That’s right. Get ready for a lot more Mark Messier in your life. Messier joins fellow Rangers’ alumane Kevin Weekes, Ray Ferraro, and Ryan Callahan on a staff of 11 analysts which is headlined by Barry Melrose and also includes Brian Boucher, Chris Chelios, A.J. Mleczko, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Hilary Knight, and former New York Islanders goaltender Rick DiPietro.