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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
From Ken Daniels to Joe Beninati, which NHL broadcasts truly score in 2025? Fans rank the best and worst
NHL-Penguins Rank 31st In NHL Broadcast Rankings (Credit: Getty Images) In a league where the action on the ice is only half the story, the voices calling the plays are just as important. This year's NHL broadcast rankings, based entirely on fan feedback, reveal a dramatic shakeup, highlighting the chemistry, charisma, and clarity (or lack thereof) across all 32 teams. From seasoned legends like Ken Daniels of the Detroit Red Wings to breakout newcomers with the Seattle Kraken and Utah Mammoth, fans didn't hold back in praising or panning their favorite (or most frustrating) commentary crews. Detroit Red Wings top fan rankings with flawless chemistry Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond have once again dominated fan surveys, and the Detroit Red Wings at No. 1 in the 2025 NHL broadcast rankings. Also fans praised their smooth camaraderie. As well as their deep hockey IQ, and lively commentary. Their voice has become as iconic as the franchise itself proof that experience paired with personality still wins the game. Why Ken Daniels & Mickey Redmond Are the Best NHL Broadcasters Newcomers Seattle Kraken and Utah Mammoth climb the charts The Seattle Kraken (2nd) and Utah Mammoth (3rd) have taken the broadcast world by storm. John Forslund's calls for Seattle were described as 'electric,' while Matt McConnell's work in Utah received high marks for clarity and insight. For expansion teams, they've set a gold standard in broadcast presentation that even some Original Six clubs now envy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Launch at Godrej Sector 12 | Luxurious 3 BHK + S & 4 BHK Homes @₹2.90 Cr* Godrej Majesty Learn More Undo Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins tumble in ratings The Toronto Maple Leafs came in at 30th dragged down by a fractured broadcast setup across TSN, Sportsnet, and Prime Video. The Boston Bruins hit rock bottom at 32nd, with the post-Jack Edwards transition leaving fans cold despite attempts to modernize the tone. Nostalgia still weighs heavy in Boston. Dallas Stars Season Schedule Release! Biggest Prospect Whiffs and NHL Broadcast Ratings Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers energize the middle Jack Michaels of the Edmonton Oilers and Joe Beninati of the Washington Capitals helped push their teams into the top five. Michaels brings a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled energy that Oilers fans adore, while Beninati continues to blend wit and precision in D.C. FAQs Who were the top 5 ranked NHL broadcast teams in 2025? Detroit Red Wings, Seattle Kraken, Utah Mammoth, Washington Capitals, and Edmonton Oilers. Why did the Boston Bruins rank last in the NHL broadcast rankings? Fans criticized the Bruins' broadcast team after Jack Edwards' departure, saying the new approach lacks the emotional connection of the past. What issues did Toronto Maple Leafs fans raise about their broadcasts? Split coverage across TSN, Sportsnet, and Amazon Prime frustrated fans with inconsistent voices and hard-to-find games. How were the NHL broadcast rankings determined? Fans rated teams on a 1–5 scale for local and national appeal, factoring in commentary, production, chemistry, and accessibility. The rise in rankings proves that high-energy commentary backed by credibility is a winning formula. Also Read: San Jose Sharks' Michael Misa stuns fans by calling Islanders' Matthew Maggio his toughest rival Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first Wimbledon, beating defending champion Rafael Nadal
July 3 1920 — Suzanne Lenglen beats Dorothea Chambers a second straight year (6-3, 6-0) to win the women's singles title at Wimbledon. 1925 — Suzanne Lenglen wins her sixth and final women's singles title at Wimbledon, easily beating Joan Fry, 6-2, 6-0. 1931 — Max Schmeling knocks out Young Stribling at 2:46 of the 15th round to retain the world heavyweight title in Cleveland. 1951 — Sam Snead wins his third PGA Championship with a 7 and 6 victory over Walter Burkemo at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club. 1966 — Atlanta pitcher Tony Cloninger becomes the first National League player to hit two grand slams in one game. He adds a single for nine RBIs in a 17-3 triumph over San Francisco. 1976 — Bjorn Borg beats Ilie Nastase 6-4, 6-2, 9-7, to win his first men's singles title at Wimbledon. 1981 — Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Chris Evert beats Hana Mandlíková 6-2, 6-2 for her third and final Wimbledon singles title. 1982 — Martina Navratilova begins her streak of six straight singles titles at Wimbledon with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Chris Evert Lloyd. It's the third Wimbledon singles title for Navratilova, all against Evert Lloyd. 1983 — Calvin Smith sets the 100-meter world record at Colorado Springs, with a run of 9.93 seconds. He breaks the previous record of 9.95 set by Jim Hines in 1968. 1983 — Wimbledon Men's Tennis: American John McEnroe wins 5th career Grand Slam title; outclasses Chris Lewis of New Zealand 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. 1994 — FIFA World Cup: In a huge upset Romania eliminates Argentina 3-2 from the round of 16 at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California. 2004 — Maria Sharapova, 17, wins her first Grand Slam title and instant celebrity by beating Serena Williams 6-1, 6-4. For the first time since 1999, none of the four major titles is held by a Williams. 2005 — Roger Federer wins his third consecutive Wimbledon title by beating Andy Roddick 6-2, 7-6 (2), 6-4. Federer is the third man since 1936 to win three straight Wimbledon crowns, joining seven-time champion Pete Sampras and five-time winner Bjorn Borg. 2006 — Annika Sorenstam wins the U.S. Women's Open after 10 years of frustration and wins her 10th major championship. Sorenstam, who shot a 1-under 70 in the 18-hole playoff, beats Pat Hurst by four strokes for the largest margin of victory in a playoff at the major since Kathy Cornelius won by seven shots 50 years ago. 2006 — Detroit Red Wings legend Steve Yzerman officially retires from the NHL, finishing with 692 goals and 1,755 points. 2007 — The Alinghi team from Switzerland — a country more often associated with Alpine skiing and winter snowscapes — successfully defends sailing's coveted America's Cup, beating Emirates Team New Zealand 5-2. 2010 — Serena Williams wins her fourth Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam championship by sweeping Vera Zvonareva in straight sets in the women's final. Williams, who finishes the tournament without dropping a set, takes 67 minutes to win 6-3, 6-2. 2011 — Novak Djokovic wins his first Wimbledon, beating defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. Djokovic, already guaranteed to take over the No. 1 ranking from the Spaniard on July 4, extends his mastery over Nadal this season with a fifth straight head-to-head victory. 2016 — Serena Williams overwhelms Annika Beck 6-3, 6-0 in just 51 minutes on Centre Court at Wimbledon, advancing to the fourth round with her 300th career Grand Slam match win. 2018 — Feliciano Lopez makes history just by taking to the court at Wimbledon. The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer's record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open. Lopez beats Federico Delbonis of Argentina 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. 2020 — The Major League Baseball All-Star game planned to be hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers is cancelled due to governmental restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. _____
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Lucas Raymond Quickly Closing In On Making Red Wings History
It goes without saying that Detroit Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond's exclusion from recent list of the best 10 players aged 25 or younger was at best a bizarre oversight, and at worst, a blatant snub.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Best Villain Performances vs. Red Wings: Chris Pronger
Former bruising NHL defenseman Chris Pronger was the prototypical nasty and physically punishing blue liner that opposition fans absolutely loathed playing against, but would have loved had he played for their team. Fans of the Detroit Red Wings are all-too-well acquainted with Pronger dating back to his days in the mid-90's as one of the best rising defenders in the NHL for the rival St. Louis Blues, followed by stints with the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks. Not only was Pronger routinely a thorn in Detroit's side in multiple postseason battles, but he also caused more than a few controversies while battling the Red Wings beyond the regular season. The Red Wings routinely frustrated the Blues in the postseason, overcoming them in four consecutive series from 1996 to 2002, including three straight from 1996 through 1998. Pronger routinely ranked at the top of the list of playing minutes for the Blues during those series, the last of which resulted in a torn ACL after Detroit's Steve Yzerman successfully avoided what would have been a massive check in the neutral zone during Game 4 of the 2002 Western Conference Semifinal. Following the infamous lockout that negated the entire 2004-05 season, Pronger had moved on from the Blues owing to the newly implemented salary cap restraints and was traded to the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton would eventually claim the final postseason spot in the Western Conference for the 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs, facing the No. 1 seeded Red Wings. Pronger scored twice while adding five assists in what was ultimately a six-game series victory for the Oilers, stunning the Red Wings and giving Pronger his first career postseason win over Detroit. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. It was Edmonton's first series victory en route to a run to the Stanley Cup Final, during which Pronger put on a Conn Smythe Trophy-worthy performance with five goals, 16 assists, and a +10 rating. But immediately after the Stanley Cup Final loss, Pronger became Public Enemy No. 1 in Edmonton when he shockingly requested a trade. He would land with the Anaheim Ducks, a longtime rival of the Red Wings. Anchoring their defense, Pronger helped the Ducks to the top seed in the Western Conference in the 2006-07 campaign, eventually meeting Detroit in the Western Conference Final, which they ultimately took in six games en route to their first championship in team history. Pronger earned a suspension for his controversial boarding of Red Wings forward Tomas Holmstrom in Game 3 of the series: As defending champions in their own right in 2009, the Red Wings would face Pronger one final time in the postseason, this time in the Semifinal. Despite Pronger's best efforts which included a goal and five assists, Detroit ultimately prevailed in seven games, advancing to the Conference Final. That offseason, Pronger would be traded to the Eastern Conference's Philadelphia Flyers, effectively ending his personal rivalry with Detroit. After Pronger was forced to retire because of complications from a frightening eye injury, he would be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015. Pronger was no doubt a complete nemesis to the Red Wings over the years, especially in the postseason. Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites!
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Red Wings' Patrick Kane Close To Setting Historic Milestone
Patrick Kane is back for another season with the Detroit Red Wings after agreeing to another one-year extension, and he could soon set NHL history.
