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TSN’s FREE AGENT FRENZY Delivers Seven Hours of Free Agency Coverage on Canada Day

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– TSN is Canada’s most-trusted source for hockey news and analysis, delivering seven consecutive hours of live FREE AGENT FRENZY coverage beginning Friday, July 1 at 11 a.m. ET on TSN –

– James Duthie anchors TSN’s acclaimed panel of Hockey Insiders, analysts, and reporters breaking down each signing –

– 2016 All-Star Game MVP John Scott joins TSN’s live FREE AGENT FRENZY coverage as a special contributor –

– TSN complements FREE AGENT FRENZY with comprehensive coverage across TSN Radio, TSN Digital, BarDown.com, and the network’s slate of social media platforms –

TORONTO (June 30, 2016) – TSN is Canada’s most-trusted source for hockey news and analysis as FREE AGENT FRENZY breaks down the key acquisitions and signings kicking off the summer free agent market. Canada’s Sports Leader delivers the 10th annual edition of FREE AGENT FRENZY with seven consecutive hours of news coverage airing live on Canada Day (Friday, July 1) beginning at 11 a.m. ET on TSN. TSN subscribers can access live streaming and on-demand viewing of TSN’s FREE AGENT FRENZY through TSN.ca and TSN GO. TSN.ca primes fans for the action, breaking down the Top 40 free agents ahead of the opening of the signing window. The network complements its 10th annual FREE AGENT FRENZY with extensive coverage on SPORTSCENTRE and TSN Digital platforms, as well as a 30-minute FREE AGENT FRENZY RECAP on Friday, July 1 at 5:30 p.m. ET on TSN. This prime-time special airs immediately following FREE AGENT FRENZY as TSN’s Hockey Insiders highlight and recap the biggest signings of the day. FREE AGENT FRENZY made its debut in 2006 and has become a Canada Day tradition for hockey fans across the country. Broadcast Team Host James Duthie leads TSN’s FREE AGENT FRENZY team of Hockey Insiders, analysts, and reporters – providing breaking news and instant analysis of the day’s events, along with live interviews with players, coaches, and GMs. TSN is joined by special contributor and 2016 All-Star Game MVP John Scott to weigh in on the day’s action. TSN’s FREE AGENT FRENZY broadcast team is as follows: FREE AGENT FRENZY on TSN Radio In addition to TSN’s full-day live broadcast coverage, fans can tune in to TSN Radio stations across the country for in-depth news and analysis of all the free agency action focusing on the team in each station’s market. Fans can visit TSN.ca/Radio for a list of all TSN Radio official websites and programming information. TSN Radio coverage is available worldwide via live streaming on the TSN GO mobile app. TSN Digital Coverage TSN Digital platforms feature a live free agent tracker displaying all the relevant UFAs, as well as a complete signing list updated throughout the day. Fans can sort the free agent tracker according to position, new team, former team, and contract value. Additional TSN Digital highlights include:
  • Instant signing alerts on mobile devices through the TSN GO and TSN Hockey apps
  • A complete list of available restricted and unrestricted free agents by team
  • Video analysis and one-on-one player interviews
  • Analysis of each signing with the Numbers Game column by TSN’s Scott Cullen
  • Photos, videos, and viral content posted across TSN’s official social media platforms
All summer long, fans can head to TSN.ca for news on free agent signings and trades as they break during the off-season. As well, TSN’s home for sports and pop culture, BarDown.com, covers FREE AGENT FRENZY from a social angle, delivering reaction to all of the day’s biggest deals. FREE AGENT FRENZY is part of a jam-packed Canada Day of marquee live sporting events on TSN, including:
  • Multi-court coverage of WIMBLEDON at 6:30 a.m. ET on TSN1, TSN2, and TSN3
  • UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-final: Wales vs. Belgium at 3 p.m. ET on TSN1, TSN3, and TSN5
  • CFL ON TSN: BC Lions vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats at 7 p.m. ET on TSN
  • CFL ON TSN: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Calgary Stampeders at 10 p.m. ET on TSN
Hockey on TSN Champions Live Here as TSN is the exclusive broadcaster of Hockey Canada, delivering marquee international events such as the IIHF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, IIHF WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, IIHF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP, IIHF ICE HOCKEY U18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, IIHF ICE HOCKEY U18 WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, and WORLD UNDER-17 HOCKEY CHALLENGE, as well as domestic events including the WORLD JUNIOR A CHALLENGE, TELUS CUP, ESSO CUP, RBC CUP, ALLAN CUP, and the Order of Hockey in Canada. TSN is home to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Winnipeg Jets as part of its package of 130+ regional NHL games. TSN delivers a package of 26 Leafs games available in the Leafs’ designated broadcast region on TSN4, 50+ Senators games in the Senators designated broadcast region games on TSN5, and 50+ Jets games in the Jets’ designated broadcast region on TSN3. TSN’s slate of live hockey programming also features exclusive coverage of the SPENGLER CUP, as well as NCAA Division I coverage including the FROZEN FOUR. TSN complements its live hockey coverage with Canada’s fan-favourite hockey news and information programming, featuring the hockey world’s most trusted team of Hockey Insiders and analysts. TSN’s industry-leading hockey programming includes SPORTSCENTRE, TIM HORTONS THAT’S HOCKEY, THAT’S HOCKEY 2NITE, and the network’s slate of signature NHL specials including TRADECENTRE, FREE AGENT FRENZY, FANTASY DRAFT, TOP 50 PLAYERS, and BOB MCKENZIE’S PRE-SEASON DRAFT RANKING.

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TSN is Canada’s Sports Leader and #1 specialty network. With a broad portfolio of multimedia sports assets, Champions Live Here as TSN delivers world-class content across its industry-leading platforms including five national television feeds, TSN.caTSN GO, and TSN Radio stations across the country. With more championship events than any broadcaster in the country, TSN’s deep and diverse roster of live sports programming includes the Grey Cup, IIHF World Junior Championship, Hockey Canada events, CFL, NFL, NBA, MLS, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, Season of Champions Curling, FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2016, MLB, Barclays Premier League, Golf’s Majors, NASCAR, F1, Grand Slam Tennis, UFC, NCAA March Madness, and Skate Canada and Rugby Canada events. TSN is a division of Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company.

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