Hockey Night Reimagined on Sportsnet | Montreal News

Hockey Night in Canada is officially gone, replaced by Sportsnet’s bold new Saturday night staple: “Saturday Night Hockey,” debuting October 3 with Ron MacLean and a revamped crew. The move follows the end of CBC-Sportsnet’s broadcasting deal, and while CBC keeps the iconic name, Sportsnet’s new show promises doubleheaders every Saturday — featuring at least one Canadian team per game — plus a stacked debut with all seven Canadian teams across four matchups. Beyond Saturday nights, Sportsnet’s NHL coverage is expanding dramatically: over 550 games, 150 regional blackouts lifted, and “Monday Night Hockey” returns exclusively on their streaming platform, Sportsnet+. The NHL season kicks...