Even though Oake remains with the CBC after Rogers Communications, the owners of Sportsnet networks bought the sole national rights for the 2014–15 season, Oake joined the Sportsnet's national NHL coverage in June 2014. In addition to his Hockey Night role, he gains new role as ice level reporter for Sportsnet's Wednesday night games.
Even though Oake stays with CBC after Rogers Communications acquired the rights to the 2014-15 season, Oake joined Sportsnet's national NHL coverage in June 2014.  In addition to his Hockey Night role, he also became an ice level reporter for Sportsnet's Wednesday night games.