PK Subban signs new contract in the hockey world: Red Wings fans will be seeing him a lot
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The former NHLer P.K. Subban has agreed to sign a new contract in the hockey world, set to officially return to ESPN as an analyst for many years.
P.K. Subban marked generations of hockey fans with his personality and skills during his NHL career that spanned 13 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and New Jersey Devils.
After he announced his retirement from the NHL following the 2021-22 season, it didn't take too long before he jumped on the opportunity to get into TV broadcasting.
Today, a massive announcement was made regarding his future in broadcasting.
P.K. Subban Signs Extension With ESPN
ESPN revealed today who will be the team assigned with NHL coverage for the upcoming season.
A lot of well-known names are returning, including the former Washington Capitals forward who retired last season, T.J. Oshie.
As for Subban, he will return to lead the ABC Hockey Saturday studio with Steve Levy and Mark Messier.
ESPN shared the news in an official statement:
"Norris Trophy winner and three-time NHL All-Star P.K. Subban will return alongside Steve Levy and Mark Messier to lead ABC Hockey Saturday studio coverage beginning in January as one of hockey's most dynamic and charismatic analysts.
The Olympic gold medalist and 13-season NHL veteran continues to make an impact off the ice as one of the NHL's most charitable players, staying involved in youth hockey initiatives throughout the U.S. and Canada."
The Olympic gold medalist and 13-season NHL veteran continues to make an impact off the ice as one of the NHL's most charitable players, staying involved in youth hockey initiatives throughout the U.S. and Canada."
Four Detroit Red Wings games will be broadcast by ESPN this season: on January 22 and 29 against the Minnesota Wild and Washington Capitals, March 8 against the New Jersey Devils, and April 9 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
ABC will broadcast five more games: on January 6 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, January 31 against the Colorado Avalanche, March 21 against the Boston Bruins, March 28 against the Philadelphia Flyers, and April 4 against the New York Rangers.
Previously on Red Wings Insider
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