But radio analysts were not as sanguine about the future of the format.

Messina had been the Rangers' radio analyst since the 1973-4 season.

Nystrom remained an assistant coach the next two seasons, then served as radio analyst for the Islanders.

In 2007, he was a radio analyst for the Argonauts.

Needham currently works for the Impact as a radio analyst.

He is currently a radio analyst for the Detroit Pistons.

He is currently a radio analyst for the St. Paul Saints.

Marchibroda is currently employed by the Colts as a radio analyst.

It has an initial investment of $10 million, which radio analysts said was enough to start up.