Toronto, Canada — Veteran broadcaster Kelly Hrudey has confirmed that his contract with Rogers Sportsnet will not be renewed for the upcoming hockey season. Hrudey, who has been a prominent on-air presence on Hockey Night in Canada since his retirement from the NHL, learned in June that his current deal would not be extended.
Hrudey joined Hockey Night in Canada in 1998, stepping onto the program immediately after ending his professional playing career. Over the years, he became a familiar face in the broadcast booth, contributing analysis and insight to coverage of Canada’s premier hockey showcase.
The development marks the end of a long tenure with the broadcast team, though no replacement arrangement or final air date has been publicly announced. Hrudey’s departure follows a broader pattern of contract changes within the network’s sports programming, as Rogers Sportsnet continues to reassess talent and production needs ahead of the next season.
In a statement accompanying his confirmation, Hrudey reflected on a career that spanned more than two decades in professional hockey and in broadcast journalism. He indicated that his time with Hockey Night in Canada was a meaningful period, underscoring the role of his on-air partnership with colleagues and the audience’s engagement with the program.
Rogers Sportsnet did not provide additional details about next steps or potential roles for Hrudey within its sports division. The network has historically rotated on-air talent and updated its analysis team in response to viewing trends and negotiations with talent agencies.
Hrudey, 63, remains a noted figure in Canadian hockey media, and his departure from the program will leave a vacancy in one of the country’s most-watched sports broadcasts. Further updates on replacement guests, format changes, or when the program will air without him are expected from the network as the season approaches.
