NHL Scheduling Shifts with DST Changes

NHL’s scheduling puzzle just got a whole lot more complicated as British Columbia and Alberta eye permanent daylight saving time — shrinking Canada’s time zones and throwing game times into chaos, especially for doubleheaders in Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Commissioner Gary Bettman admits it’ll be messy, but the league’s got a track record of fixing stuff. Later start times? They’re a headache for fans — especially families trying to watch teams that aren’t exactly playoff contenders. With the NHL’s schedule dropping in July and games kicking off in October, broadcasters and planners will need to scramble to avoid overlaps and protect prime TV slots. The CFL’s unaffected since their season ends before the change, but for hockey, it’s a logistical hurdle — not a death sentence. The league’s focus remains on keeping games accessible, no matter the time zone. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d5a1207011c53948