2 months ago
Bob McElligott has broken his silence after the Columbus Blue Jackets decided not to renew his contract.
The move ends his 17-year run as the team's radio play-by-play voice. Columbus announced that all games will be simulcast across television and radio beginning in the 2026-27 NHL season.
McElligott confirmed the news in a heartfelt post on X. He wrote, "As some of you have heard, I learned today that the Columbus Blue Jackets have decided to simulcast their TV broadcast, and my contract as the team's radio play-by-play announcer will not be renewed."
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He thanked the organization, ownership, and the fanbase for their support. McElligott added, "To the #5thLine , I am especially grateful to you. Your passion, enthusiasm, and caring motivated me and drove me to give you the best broadcast I could."
#blue #jackets #decided
The move ends his 17-year run as the team's radio play-by-play voice. Columbus announced that all games will be simulcast across television and radio beginning in the 2026-27 NHL season.
McElligott confirmed the news in a heartfelt post on X. He wrote, "As some of you have heard, I learned today that the Columbus Blue Jackets have decided to simulcast their TV broadcast, and my contract as the team's radio play-by-play announcer will not be renewed."
MORE: Montreal insider says Canadiens are built to pull off Kirill Marchenko trade
He thanked the organization, ownership, and the fanbase for their support. McElligott added, "To the #5thLine , I am especially grateful to you. Your passion, enthusiasm, and caring motivated me and drove me to give you the best broadcast I could."
#blue #jackets #decided
