from Michel Hoad of Yahoo,

One of Canada's most iconic broadcasters isn't leaving his post just yet.

Ron MacLean says he will be returning to Hockey Night in Canada for the 2023-24 NHL season, dispelling any rumours of his possible departure from the program. MacLean broke the news earlier this week at a charity golf event, per former Sportsnet colleague John Shannon.

Speculation was brewing about MacLean's status with Sportsnet and CBC after former FAN 590 and National Post reporter Howard Berger was told by a source that "We may not recognize the Hockey Night In Canada panel next season." The source also informed Berger that "only Elliotte Friedman is safe from the changes and cost–cutting measures on the horizon."

MacLean wasn't the only member of the HNIC panel to confirm he will be back on the airwaves next season, with Kevin Bieksaalso declaring he'll return.

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note- I saw the rumor last week and my gut feeling was it was untrue, so I did not even post it.