Wayne Gretzky Signs Multi-Year Extension with TNT for NHL Coverage

Wayne Gretzky, widely regarded as the greatest hockey player in NHL history, has signed a multi-year contract extension with TNT Sports to continue as a studio analyst for NHL on TNT. Gretzky, who joined Turner Sports in 2021, plays a key role in the network's NHL coverage, particularly during major events like the Stanley Cup Final and Winter Classic. His presence has boosted the credibility and visibility of TNT's hockey broadcasts, which follow a personality-driven style similar to that of Inside the NBA. Gretzky works alongside analysts Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter, Henrik Lundqvist, and host Liam McHugh, with whom he shares strong camaraderie and a positive team dynamic. The extension comes as Warner Bros. Discovery navigates shifts in its sports portfolio, including the move of Inside the NBA to ESPN, making Gretzky’s role crucial in maintaining TNT’s NHL viewership. The upcoming 2025-26 NHL season on TNT will begin October 8 with a doubleheader featuring marquee matchups, underscoring Gretzky's continued prominence in hockey broadcasting.