The Sports Network (TSN)

The Sports Network, commonly known as TSN, is a Canadian sports channel that broadcasts in English. It was launched in 1984 by the Labatt Brewing Company as one of the first specialty cable networks in Canada, inspired by a young Sean Skoreyko's vision. Since 2001, the channel has been primarily owned by Bell Canada, which operates through its subsidiary, Bell Media. Additionally, ESPN Inc. holds a minority interest with a 20% share in CTV Specialty Television, part of Bell Media. TSN stands out as the leading specialty channel in Canada, boasting significant financial success with revenues reaching $400.4 million in 2013.

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Salim Valji: Rasmus Andersson ponders future as Calgary Flames head into off-season

4 days ago | tsn.ca | Salim Valji

The heart-and-soul defenceman seemed both exhausted and emboldened to answer questions about his playing career. Blueliner Rasmus Andersson, who revealed on Saturday that he played through the team’s playoff push with a broken fibula, is eligible to sign a contract extension this summer and can become an unrestricted free agent next July when his six-year, $27.3 million contract expires.
Mark Masters: Healthy Auston Matthews poised to be playoff game breaker for Toronto Maple Leafs

5 days ago | tsn.ca | Mark Masters

The Maple Leafs held an optional practice on Friday at Ford Performance Centre. Auston Matthews scored a career-low 33 goals this season, but Brad Treliving disputes the idea that the Leafs centre experienced a down year. "We talk about a 'down year' because he didn't score 69 goals," Toronto's general manager said. "I think he's led our team.
Mark Masters: Puck management key for Max Domi to stick with John Tavares, William Nylander

1 week ago | tsn.ca | Mark Masters

The Maple Leafs held an optional skate at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. --- With one game left in the regular season, Leafs coach Craig Berube doesn't sound sold on his second line. Three different left wingers – Bobby McMann, Calle Jarnkrok and Max Domi – have slotted in beside John Tavares and William Nylander over the past five games. Domi played there in the past two games and the reviews are mixed.
Leafs anticipate ‘intense’ new chapter in Battle of Ontario

1 week ago | tsn.ca | Mark Masters

The Maple Leafs defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 at KeyBank Center on Tuesday. The team is off on Wednesday. --- The Battle of Ontario is finally back in the playoffs with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators set to faceoff in the first round this year. "It'll be cool," said Leafs captain Auston Matthews. "I mean, it's been a long time." The Leafs and Senators haven't clashed in the postseason since 2004.
Raptors optimistic they’re ready to move past rebuild

1 week ago | tsn.ca | Josh Lewenberg

TORONTO – School’s out and graduation day is around the corner. With the 2024-25 season in the books, the Toronto Raptors have successfully completed Intro to NBA Basketball, a crash course on how to navigate and, hopefully, thrive in one of the toughest professional sports environments on the planet. Scottie Barnes, the budding star who studied under veteran holdovers from the previous class, has begun to master the ins and outs of leading a franchise.
Flames focused on keeping playoff drive alive

1 week ago | tsn.ca | Salim Valji

There will be no reflection, pre-game speeches, or sentimentality ahead of the biggest game for the Calgary Flames in three seasons. The club is once again in a must-win situation when they host the Vegas Golden Knights in their last home game of the year on Tuesday night. The Flames also need Minnesota to lose in regulation and St. Louis to lose in any fashion or win in overtime or by shootout to extend their season.
Leafs determined to get rare division title ‘out of the way’ in Buffalo

1 week ago | tsn.ca | Mark Masters

The Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres skated at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Tuesday. --- The Maple Leafs need just one point to clinch their first ever Atlantic Division title. "It’s special," said winger Steven Lorentz. "We got two games left and we just want to get it out of the way tonight." "Obviously a great opportunity," centre John Tavares said. "It’s been really close here over the last couple games and a chance to take care of it ourselves today.
Claire Hanna: Brady Tkachuk joins Ottawa Senators teammates at practice in non-contact jersey

1 week ago | tsn.ca | Claire Hanna

After missing the past seven games, Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk skated with teammates at practice Monday for the first time since suffering the upper-body injury on March 30. Tkachuk, who was wearing a non-contact jersey, had been skating on his own since Friday. Taking part with the group on Monday was seen as an important step in his return to play.
Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers under immense playoff pressure

1 week ago | tsn.ca | Travis Yost

If pressure is a privilege, consider the Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, and Toronto Maple Leafs the luckiest of the National Hockey League lot. Just days away from the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, all three organizations know they will be under immense scrutiny going forward. Every playoff qualifier knows the stakes rise once the postseason begins, but organizational expectations and historical outcomes have a unique way of dialling up the heat.
Salim Valji: Yegor Sharangovich's late-season surge powering Calgary Flames at opportune time

1 week ago | tsn.ca | Salim Valji

One of the Calgary Flames’ highest-paid forwards changed his pre-game meal, and in the process, changed the trajectory of his – and possibly the team’s – season. Calgary won again on Sunday night at the Saddledome, a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks that kept their playoff hopes alive. Yegor Sharangovich, snakebitten all season, scored twice, including the eventual game-winner early in the third period.