Rogers Communications : Sportsnet Takes Hockey Fans End-To-End with Hockey Central Trade Deadline, Feb. 25

TORONTO (February 21, 2019)As the trade buzz gets louder and the clock continues to tick down, Sportsnet's lineup of hockey experts are gearing up to deliver nine hours of breaking NHL news, analysis and exclusive interviews withHockey Central Trade Deadline, live onMonday, Feb. 25.

Waking up with hockey fans coast-to-coast, Canada's home of hockey is lacing up for multiplatform NHL Trade Deadline coverage beginning at5:30 a.m. ETon theSportsnet Radio Networkand8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PTonSportsnetandSportsnet NOW. As the 3 p.m. ET deadline looms, hockey fans can also stay on top of the latest news onsportsnet.caand theSportsnet app.

Sportsnet's extensiveHockey Central Trade Deadlinecoverage on television, radio and digital includes:

Television - Sportsnet &Sportsnet NOW

Anchored from theHockey Centralstudios in Toronto, Sportsnet's all-star roster of NHL insiders brings fans breaking news and expert analysis throughout Monday's marathon broadcast.

• Jeff Marek,David AmberandCaroline Cameronhost nine hours of live coverage, focusing on the deadline moves of Canada's NHL teams.
• InsidersElliotte Friedman,Chris Johnston,Nick KypreosandJohn Shannondeliver breaking news and details on the buyers and sellers from around the league.
• Bringing a combined 25 years as NHL executives to the table, former General ManagersBrian BurkeandDoug MacLeanlend their personal experiences of Trade Deadline from inside a NHL head office.
• Former NHLersColby Armstrong,Kevin Bieksa,Kelly HrudeyandMarc Savardgive a player's perspective to the biggest news day in hockey.
• Steve Danglekeeps tabs on the world of social media leading up to the 3 p.m. ET deadline.

Stationed around the league, Sportsnet's lineup of reporters brings hockey fans to ice level with the latest news from their favourite Canadian teams:

• Montreal Canadiens -Nikki Reyesreports from New Jersey as the Habs prepare for their matchup with the Devils.
• Ottawa Senators -Kyle Bukauskasdelivers updates from the Sens locker room during their off-day.
• Toronto Maple Leafs -Shawn McKenziekeeps Leafs fans up-to-date before action gets underway vs. Buffalo.
• Winnipeg Jets -Sean Reynoldsprovides insight into the Jets moves leading up to the deadline.
• Edmonton Oilers -Gene Principereports on the Oilers' moves before their game in Nashville.
• Calgary Flames -Ryan Lesliedelivers the latest Flames news from the road.
• Vancouver Canucks -Dan Murphykeeps tabs on the Canucks' movements before puck drop at Rogers Arena.

Following the deadline, hockey fans can joinTim & Sidfor a complete recap of the action from around the NHL, beginning at5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PTonSportsnetandSportsnet NOW.

Radio - The Sportsnet Radio Network

From sun-up to the deadline, Sportsnet's radio broadcast teams keep Canada's hockey fans up-to-date with breaking news, expert guests and engaging conversation.

• Sportsnet 590 The FAN- Toronto
  • Coverage kicks off at 5:30 a.m. ET withSportsnet's Starting Lineup.
  • Throughout the day, Toronto's all-sports station breaks down the biggest signings for Canada's teams, leading up toPrime Time Sportswith Bob McCownfrom 4-7 p.m. ET.

• Sportsnet 960 The FAN- Calgary
  • In Calgary, The FAN brings listeners day-long trade deadline coverage starting at 5:30 a.m. MT withBoomer and Warrener in the Morningthrough toThe Big Showand concluding at 10 p.m. MT.
  • On-air and online, The FAN keeps Calgary sports fans up-to-date on key trades with a special focus on the Flames.

• Sportsnet 650- Vancouver
  • Delivering the news that matters most to Vancouver's hockey fans, Sportsnet 650's coverage kicks off at 5:30 a.m. PT withSportsnet's Starting Lineup.
  • From the morning commute to the afternoon drive, the station's lineup of experts breakdown the latest moves out of the Canucks head office and around the NHL.

Digital -Sportsnet.caandSportsnet app

The ultimate online destination for Canadian hockey fans, Sportsnet.ca and the Sportsnet app are a one-stop-shop for all the Trade Deadline news.

• Trade Tracker:Real-time breaking updates and action leading up to and on Trade Deadline day.
• Trade Deadline Live Blog:NHL editorRory Boylenkeeps fans up-to-date with instant analysis, news, rumours and all the deals throughout the day.
• Comprehensive Analysis and Coverage:
  • Pre- and post-deadline analysis columns fromLuke Fox(Toronto),Eric Engels(Montreal),Eric Francis(Calgary),Mark Spector(Edmonton),Iain McIntyre(Vancouver), Boylen (Winnipeg) andWayne Scanlan(Ottawa) deliver in-depth coverage of deadline news.
  • Ryan Dixonbreaks down the day's winners and losers, while Fox updates the NHL Power Rankings post-deadline.
• Fans can keep their finger on the pulse of the NHL action with news, infographics, real-time Insider analysis videos, end-of-day recaps and more on Sportsnet'sTwitter,InstagramandFacebookaccounts.

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