NBC has added a pair of TSN hockey insiders to its NHL roster. In other news, ESPN has hired two new college basketball analysts, and ESPN’s Monday Night Football producer is taking on a new role.
TSN’s McKenzie, Dreger, Join NBC
- NBC Sports has hired TSN hockey reporters Bob McKenzie and Darren Dreger as contributors to the network’s NHL coverage, Sports Illustrated reported Monday. McKenzie will join the NBCSN studio team for its Wednesday Night Rivalry games and appear on-site for the NHL All-Star Game, NHL Draft and Stanley Cup Final. McKenzie and Dreger will continue working for TSN. (SI.com)
Heath, Robinson, to Work College Basketball on ESPNU
- Former college basketball coaches Stan Heath and Craig Robinson have joined ESPN, it was announced Tuesday. Heath and Robinson will serve as game analysts for college basketball on ESPNU and also continue to the network’s studio coverage. (ESPN Media Zone)
ESPN MNF Producer Gets New Role
- ESPN Monday Night Football producer Jay Rothman will leave his position next season to oversee both MNF and ESPN’s Major League Baseball coverage, Sports Business Daily reported Tuesday. Rothman has been the lead producer for ESPN’s primetime NFL package since 2001. (Sports Business Daily)
