John Shannon

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John Shannon

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John Shannon has seen it, done it and been there when it comes to all things sports broadcasting. The 36-year sports media veteran brings extensive experience from both behind and in front of the camera to his role as an insider and analyst for the NHL on Sportsnet.

John Shannon's Top 25 NHL Power Brokers 2019

There are more players on this year’s Power 25 than there were in 2018 or 2017. There’s one simple reason for that: The game on the ice demands it. But does that mean there's a new No. 1 on this year's list? There's only one way to find out...

Candidate pool for Seattle NHL's coach and GM is long and deep

It's time the Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed Ron MacLean and Dave Hodge

Watching Hockey Night in Canada this past Saturday and the discussion between hosts Ron MacLean and Dave Hodge was some of the most enjoyable and gratifying television I have seen recent years.

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Hockey Night in Canada's baby blue blazer was a uniform like no other

It was a different time. When cable television meant you received the three American networks and not every sporting event was broadcast.

Player data will be hot topic as NHL enters sports betting arena

Ziegler’s NHL tenure had lasting impact in Canada

When John Ziegler was president of the NHL, the landscape of the league was far different than it is today. In fact, it was Ziegler – an American executive – who helped Canada become a bigger part of the league.

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Ottawa Senators sale rumour latest distraction team doesn’t need

Eugene Melnyk owns the Ottawa Senators. End of story. For now.

NHL's road to gambling revenue lengthy despite Supreme Court ruling

Why you shouldn't expect Bettman to slow down anytime soon

Could Gary Bettman one day become the longest-serving commissioner in pro sports hisory? Without a doubt, and he will do it with almost little or no fanfare. Just the way he likes it.