{
  "id": 15939212,
  "title": "ESPN NHL writer Greg Wyshynski signs multiyear extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/espn-nhl-writer-greg-wyshynski-signs-multiyear-extension",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T19:30:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/espn-nhl-writer-greg-wyshynski-193036999.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski has signed a new multiyear contract with the network, according to an announcement on social media on Wednesday. In his post, Wyshynski expressed his pride in contributing to NHL coverage across multiple platforms and praised his hockey and wrestling teammates for their insight, creativity, and passion. He hinted at more personal news coming soon. Wyshynski joined ESPN in 2017 after working at Yahoo Sports and Deadspin, where he authored a popular blog and weekly NHL column. At ESPN, he covers the NHL across several platforms, including writing news stories, appearing on television shows like SportsCenter, and contributing to podcast efforts. ESPN is currently in the final years of its media rights deal with the NHL, airing the Stanley Cup Final in 2028, while TNT Sports handles the Cup Final this season. It remains to be seen if Wyshynski's new deal will extend beyond ESPN's NHL media rights deal, as his previous multiyear contract was announced in 2023.",
  "summary": "One of the more well-known voices in ESPN’s hockey arsenal is staying put at the network. Senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski has signed a new multiyear contract with ESPN, he announced on social media on Wednesday. “Proud to contribute to our NHL coverage on multiple platforms. Love working with my hockey (and wrestling!) teammates who…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}