NHL National TV Highlights and Hopes This Year

While NHL training camps are just a few weeks away, there are still some big names out there who remain unsigned. Phil Kessel and Patrick Kane are among the free agents still looking for a deal. We discuss what's holding them up and the latest news on both players search for a new team. Plus, the NHL released its national television schedule on Thursday. Which games will be on ESPN and TNT this year including a triple header to kick off the season that features the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights and the NHL debut of Connor Bedard. And we debate the local vs national broadcasts and how ESPN and TNT can improve their NHL coverage this season. We also break down the controversy of blacked out games on ESPN+ and other streaming services and how that effects fans. All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS – GUARANTEED.  Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices