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HISTORY

''The NHL on VERSUS Post Game Report'' first aired on October 5 , 2005 . The show is hosted by Bill Patrick and a rotating panel of analysts as they break down highlights of other games, show special features on NHL players, and debate key issues in the NHL. The format is similar to TNT 's '' Inside The NBA ''. Sometimes, VERSUS airs a Pre-game edition of the show, usually prior to a Double-header . The show does not air after double-headers, instead it usually takes place between games. It is also known as the "Hockey Central Post Game Report" or just "Hockey Central".


LOCATION

''The NHL on VERSUS Post Game Report'' is recorded live from Versus' Stamford, Connecticut studios. At times, the studio has gone On Location for special events. VERSUS' on location studio shows have aired from:






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BREAKDOWN OF STUDIO TEAM


2005-06


Regular season

During the 2005-06 NHL season, former NHL forward Keith Jones and then-former NHL GM Neil Smith were the regular analysts on the show. On Monday nights, they were joined by Pierre McGuire . Sometimes, Smith or McGuire would be on assignment for TSN , and a rotating cast of analysts would replace them, including Brian Engblom , Eddie Olczyk and P.J. Stock .


Postseason

During the playoffs, they brought in Current NHL Players Flyers ' Mike Knuble , the Islanders ' Rick DiPietro , and the Bruins ' Tom Fitzgerald . Lastly, hockey great Mark Messier was a guest analyst during the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals .


2006-07

For the 2006-07 season, Jones and Engblom were brought back as regulars, while Clement remained as the primary host. The network also brought back Olczyk, but he was not used as often due to his commitments to the Chicago Blackhawks . Pierre McGuire and Neil Smith did not return to the network.


2007-08

Clement left the network prior to the 2007-08 season, and former SportsCenter host and USA Network PGA Tour play-by-play man Bill Patrick to replace him. Both Jones and Engblom are expected to return to the show.