It is sounding like the NCHC and CBS are not close on their negotiations for a new TV deal. The league is rumored to be looking into what equipment it will take to have games on ESPN+. I expect NCHC to sign a deal with ESPN that would have games on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU when not on ESPN+ if a new deal with CBS isn't reached. The amount of games on CBSSN has been less and less and sounds to be an issue, league wanting more.
Midco is defiantly going to want the NCHC but the league needs "national" exposure, and with ESPN Alex might do NCAA Regionals and hopefully replace Bucci at the Frozen Four.