Some quick notes on what I know about the state of Victory+

A quick update of what I know as I know it.

It’s been a pretty big news day around Victory+.

On a baseball front, the Texas Rangers have dropped the service are moving to BZZR. The Anaheim Ducks are also leaving Victory+, according to Sports Business Journal.

There’s a lot going on, and at this point A Parent Media Company, which emailed me back on Wednesday afternoon, has stated that there is no comment or update directly from Victory+ itself.

I also reached out to the Dallas Stars, who have said everything is “status quo,” for them and Victory+.

I think it’s also a good time to lay out some facts/notes on the situation.

• According to reports, and confirmed by an NHL source, Victory+ has missed payments to the Ducks.

• The Stars have a different type of agreement with Victory+, they own equity in the business, so there’s more than just rights payments here when it comes to the Stars and the streaming platform.

• The NHL is working on taking over broadcasts next seasons for about eight or nine NHL teams, a new reality with the state of regional sports networks, and there’s been some indication that may be the path the Ducks are headed on.

• When asked, one NHL source said Victory+ “isn’t dead, but it’s heading that way.”

• The WHL has its rights held by Victory+, from my understanding that’s not changed at this moment. I do know there is a strong push coming from Flo Sports to potentially add the WHL and complete the CHL collection with the OHL and QMJHL.