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Blue Jackets Unify Broadcasts for 2026-27 | Columbus Blue Jackets News
The Columbus Blue Jackets are revolutionizing their broadcast game for the 2026-27 season by merging TV and radio into one seamless simulcast, featuring Steve Mears and Jody Shelley across both platforms. While the team searches for a new TV home after FanDuel’s exit, radio stays on 97.1 The Fan — but longtime voice Bob McElligott, who called games for 17 years, is leaving, sparking fan outcry despite his legacy. Dylan Tyrer will remain on the air. This move makes the Jackets the fifth NHL team to adopt simulcasting, signaling a major shift in how hockey is broadcast in the modern era. Listen…
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