TSN’s NHL Trade Deadline Tradition Returns with TRADECENTRE, March 7
– Beginning at 8 a.m. ET, TSN’s signature special provides a full day of news and instant analysis with TSN Hockey Insiders and experts – – Former Norris Trophy winner Mark Giordano joins the TRADECENTRE panel as a special guest analyst – – BarDown’s live special TRADEDOWN returns, streaming on TSN+ and YouTube, beginning at 8 a.m. ET – – TRADECENTRE is also available in the United States on ESPN2 and streaming on ESPN+ –
TORONTO (March 6, 2025) – The hockey world turns to TSN for comprehensive news and analysis of NHL Trade Deadline Day, as Canada’s Sports Leader delivers its fan-favourite TRADECENTRE special on Friday, March 7 beginning at 8 a.m. ET on TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app.
TSN’s signature TRADECENTRE special features unique segments; special guests; interviews with players, coaches, and GMs; and extensive news and content across TSN’s digital platforms and social media accounts. TSN’s live TRADECENTRE broadcast is also available in the United States on ESPN2 from 2 – 4 p.m. ET and streaming on ESPN+ from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET, with comprehensive French-language coverage on RDS.
TSN’s All-Star Panel & Special Guests
Joining the TSN Hockey panel for TRADECENTRE to contribute unique player insights is Mark Giordano, a former Norris Trophy winner and veteran of 1,148 NHL games.
Giordano appears alongside the acclaimed TSN TRADECENTRE broadcast team, which includes:
- Host: James Duthie
- Trade Breakers: Gord Miller, Darren Dreger, Chris Johnston, Pierre LeBrun, and Bob McKenzie
- Deadline Panel: Craig Button, Mike Johnson, Jeff O’Neill, and Cheryl Pounder
- Goalie Panel: Gino Reda, Martin Biron, and Jamie McLennan
- Viewpoint Panel: Bryan Hayes, Carlo Colaiacovo, and Emily Kaplan
- Trade Bait: Frank Corrado
- Studio Hosts: Lindsay Hamilton and Jennifer Hedger
- FanDuel Updates: Tekeyah Singh and Meghan Chayka
- Special Contributors: Bruce Garrioch, Kevin Sawyer, Ann-Renée Desbiens, Renata Fast, and Bruce Boudreau
- Reporters: Claire Hanna, Farhan Lalji, Kenzie Lalonde, John Lu, Mark Masters, Ryan Rishaug, and Salim Valji
BarDown’s TRADEDOWN Special
TSN’s BarDown once again delivers Deadline Day coverage with TRADEDOWN, a three-hour special beginning at 8 a.m. ET, streaming live on TSN+ and YouTube, led by BarDown’s Luca Celebre, Sam Gliserman, Thomas Pocrnic, Jesse Pollock, and Daniel Zakrzewski. The BarDown team provides debate and discussion of all things NHL, live reactions to trades, and much more. Fans can set a reminder notification for TRADEDOWN by visiting BarDown’s official YouTube channel.
Cross-Platform TRADECENTRE Coverage
In addition to the live TRADECENTRE broadcast, breaking news and analysis is also available across iHeartRadio Canada’s TSN Radio stations: TSN 690 Montreal, TSN 1050 Toronto, and TSN 1200 Ottawa, as well as TSN.ca and the TSN app, which feature:
- The Trade Tracker feature, delivering real-time updates on every trade
- TSN’s Trade Bait list, with complete stats and cap hits on players who could be on the move
- A day-long running blog on TSN.ca, with the latest news and rumours from TSN Hockey Insiders and experts
- Instant updates on breaking trades through TRADECENTRE alerts on the TSN app
- DIGITAL SPORTSCENTRE, hosted by Marissa Roberto, recaps the biggest trades of the day, with reaction from the BarDown crew
Fans can stay up to date on all the deals of the day and join the conversation using #TradeCentre across TSN’s official social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok.
FanDuel and Harvey’s return as the presenting sponsors of TSN’s 2025 TRADECENTRE broadcast, joined by Trade Breakers sponsor Golf Town.
About TSN
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