Comcast Extends U.S. NHL Rights; Deal Said Worth $2 Billion
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Comcast Corp.’s NBC and Versus networks said they had retained U.S. broadcast rights for National Hockey League games in a 10-year contract that people familiar with the agreement said was worth $2 billion.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, joined by NBC Sports Group Chairman Dick Ebersol on a conference call with reporters, said the accord will expire after the 2020-21.