MSG Networks Announces Live NHL and NBA Programming Around the Upcoming Drafts and Start of Free Agency
MSG Networks Announces Live NHL and NBA Programming Around the Upcoming Drafts and Start of Free Agency
“NHL Draft Special” to Air Live on Friday, July 23rd at 9:00pm ET, Followed by an “NHL Free Agency Special” on Wednesday, July 28th at 8:00pm ET, Featuring Updates on the Rangers, Islanders and Devils
“Knicks Draft Special” to Air Live on Thursday, July 29th at 10:00pm ET, Followed by an “NBA Free Agency Special” on Monday, August 2nd at 9:00pm ET, Highlighting the Latest News from Around the League
New York, NY (July 22, 2021) – With the 2021 NHL and NBA Drafts and free agency periods set to get underway, MSG Networks (NYSE: MSGE), today announced special programming to get fans ready for all the upcoming action.
The live draft and free agency coverage on MSG Networks will kick-off with an “NHL Draft Special” on Friday, July 23rd from 9:00-10:00pm ET, featuring real-time updates and analysis from Rangers host John Giannone, Rangers analyst Dave Maloney, Devils host Erika Wachter and Devils analyst Bryce Salvador. The crew will recap the Devils 4th overall selection, as well as provide immediate reaction to the Rangers’ pick at 15. They will also preview the rest of the opening round, including the Devils’ additional first round selection at 28.
On Wednesday, July 28th, John Giannone and Erika Wachter will be joined by Rangers analyst Steve Valiquette, Islanders host Shannon Hogan, Islanders analyst Butch Goring and Devils analyst Ken Daneyko for a live “NHL Free Agency Special” from 8:00-9:00pm ET, where they will recap the first day of free agency and the latest moves from the Rangers, Islanders and Devils.
On the night of the NBA Draft on Thursday, July 29th, MSG Networks will then air a “Knicks Draft Special,” live from 10:00-11:00pm ET, featuring Knicks host Bill Pidto, alongside Knicks analysts Wally Szczerbiak and John Wallace. The show will provide expert commentary and complete analysis around the team’s first round selections at 19 and 21.
Bill Pidto, Wally Szczerbiak and John Wallace will then be joined by Knicks analyst Alan Hahn on Monday, August 2nd from 9:00pm-10:00pm ET for a live “NBA Free Agency Special,” which will highlight the first day of free agency and recap all the action from around the league that day.
MSG Networks’ live draft and free agency programming will also be available for viewing on MSG GO, the network’s live streaming and video on demand platform for smartphones, tablets and computers.
About Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment. The Company presents or hosts a broad array of events in its diverse collection of venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre. MSG Entertainment is also building a new state-of-the-art venue in Las Vegas, MSG Sphere at The Venetian. In addition, the Company features the original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces the Boston Calling Music Festival. The Company’s two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG+, deliver a wide range of live sports content and other programming. Also under the MSG Entertainment umbrella is Tao Group Hospitality, with entertainment dining and nightlife brands including: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, Cathédrale, Hakkasan and Omnia. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
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