This post is a follow-up to my previous commentary on Rogers’ hockey broadcasts, and its flagship show, Hockey Night in Canada. I suggest you first read it here if you have not yet already.
One week ago the Toronto Star reported George Stroumboulopoulos (Strombo) has been replaced as host of Hockey Night in Canada and Ron MacLean will return to the role. These reports are not yet confirmed by Rogers. It’s not clear if Strombo will continue in some different capacity with TV hockey broadcasting.
Since Rogers took over the NHL’s national Canadian broadcasting rights they prioritized changing style, not substance.