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Categories: SPORTS

Canadian sports broadcast NHL streaming partnership

Entities: Sportsnet · Edmonton Elks · Amazon Prime · Saskatchewan Roughriders · Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, the Canadian sports talk program The Green Zone reviewed the upcoming NHL 2026‑27 schedule, the MLB All‑Star break, and CFL week‑7 matchups, highlighting teams such as the Toronto Blue Jays and players like Edmonton running back Justin Rankin.

By the end of July, the same program reported a new broadcasting development: Sportsnet entered a streaming agreement with Amazon Prime to carry Wednesday‑night NHL regular‑season games and selected playoff contests on the Amazon platform. The later episode also continued CFL coverage, noting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ quarterback injury, the Edmonton Elks’ strong record, and other league storylines. Together, the snapshots trace the evolution from routine season previews to the announcement of a major NHL streaming partnership within Canadian sports media.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Sportsnet and Amazon Prime Launch NHL Streaming Partnership

    CJME’s July 28 broadcast announced a Sportsnet‑Amazon Prime NHL streaming deal and recapped CFL updates including the Blue Bombers' QB injury and the Elks' 6‑1 surge.

  2. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    The Green Zone sports show highlights NHL schedule, CFL action and Blue Jays outlook

    The Green Zone aired July 14‑16, 2026, covering the NHL schedule release, MLB season restart, Blue Jays playoff odds, and CFL week 7 action, including BC Lions, Edmonton Elks and a potential 1,000‑yard season –

Sources

cjme.com · ckom.com