India, Aug. 6 -- Former NHL goaltender and longtime hockey analyst Kelly Hrudey has confirmed that his time with Sportsnet has come to an end after the network decided not to renew his contract for the 2026-27 season. Hrudey shared the news through a video posted on his social media accounts on Wednesday, bringing an end to his lengthy run as one of the familiar faces of Canada's NHL broadcasts.

Hrudey had been a regular presence on Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet's NHL coverage, earning recognition for his work as a studio analyst following his playing career. His departure signals another significant change to Rogers' hockey broadcast lineup ahead of the new season, with the veteran broadcaster informing fans directly that he will...