Wayne Gretzky Brings NHL Coverage to WarnerMedia
by Emily Nagle
As part of their new multiyear deal, Turner Sports has recruited Wayne Gretzky to be a studio analyst for their new National Hockey League coverage, which will begin in October.
The agreement will last seven years, and cover the 2023, 2025, and 2027 Stanley Cups, as well as the regular seasons.
Previously the vice chairman of the Edmonton Oilers, Gretzky played in the NHL for 20 years before he coached the Phoenix Coyotes for 4 seasons. Having seen hockey from all different angles, he will apply these different perspectives to his new position to allow WarnerMedia to attract new customers to their channels, including TNT and TBS.
Gretzky announced regarding his upcoming position, “I’ll be honest and forthright, but I’m not, by any means, controversial. And just so we’re very clear,” Gretzky continued, “I’m going to be way more positive than I am negative. That’s just my nature. You can still be critical without going over the edge.”
Also on board for the next season are Kenny Albert and Eddie Olczyk as the announcers.