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For decades, their viewing habits have been subsidized by those who don’t watch sports. Fans have accounted for roughly 10% of cable subscribers, but 100% have paid providers to carry the games.

"I'll use the tape — if I have to buy it myself, I will," one NHL player said after the league banned the rainbow-colored tape, which symbolizes pro hockey's pledge to be welcoming and inclusive.

Two games in, Connor Bedard has already found the net for the Blackhawks.

Bedard is living up to the hype early on.

Plenty of hockey fans tuned into the see the No. 1 pick make his NHL debut.

Here's who's who on TNT's NHL pregame show.

The league’s former executive vice president ripped the NHL’s decision to eliminate the tape in Pride Night events.

The Blackhawks rookie seems unfazed by the attention.

The updated guidance reaffirms on-ice player uniforms and gear for games, warmups and official team practices cannot be altered to reflect theme nights, including Pride, Hockey Fights Cancer or military appreciation celebrations. Players can voluntarily participate in themed celebrations off the…