Amazon Prime's NHL deal breaches cable TV's last line of defence: live sports

Cable TV's last line of defence against cord cutting has long been the audience for live sports. But streaming companies that have bled the cable giants of viewers for years are now bidding for the rights to stream NHL, NBA, MLB and NFL games.

May 3, 2024 - 06:00
Amazon Prime's NHL deal breaches cable TV's last line of defence: live sports

AMAZON.CA DEALS

AMAZON.CA DEALS

NHL linesman Jonny Murray, center, tries to separate Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) and Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Cable TV's last line of defence against cord cutting has long been the audience for live sports. But streaming companies that have bled the cable giants of viewers for years are now bidding for the rights to stream NHL, NBA, MLB and NFL games.

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