The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs have become the most-watched since 1996, with conference final games averaging 3.9 million viewers, marking a 34% increase from last season. Additionally, The Athletic has released its 2024 broadcast rankings of NHL broadcasts, which have been notably influenced by memorable retirements of iconic play-by-play broadcasters. The rankings, based on fan feedback, saw significant reshuffling, with the Bruins ranked No. 32 and another Atlantic Division team taking the top spot.
The Athletic's annual fan-driven rankings of every NHL team's regional televised broadcasts. A fair bit of surprising movement from previous surveys. https://t.co/bgV9gJSErp
Notable retirements dotted the local broadcast landscape this season. But did it affect how fans view their local telecasts? From the No. 32 Bruins to another Atlantic Division team at No. 1, we rank every team based on subscribers' feedback. https://t.co/uenBG2yOoF https://t.co/rLJz665k7e
Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2024 broadcast rankings, rated by fans. On @TheAthleticNHL ⤵️ https://t.co/kG1svXhC3j
It was a watershed year for regional NHL broadcasts. Memorable, emotional retirements from iconic play-by-play broadcasters punctuated this past NHL season in several major markets. And that has reshuffled our subscribers' opinions of local telecasts ⤵️ https://t.co/uSMgj4bKWH
Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2024 broadcast rankings, rated by fans ⤵️ https://t.co/XdEmnjUhFZ
Find out where Ken and Mickey ranked in our local NHL broadcast rankings survey this year. (I think you guys will be pretty pleased): https://t.co/vgTFWGTOFD
Through three rounds, the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are the most-watched since 1996. Conference final games averaged 3.9 million viewers—up 34% from last season. https://t.co/0bvnkJVFB7