The following is the list of broadcast teams that ESPN/ABC used throughout their tenure of broadcasting NHL games.
Broadcast teams ESPN/ABC did not have fixed broadcast teams during the 1985–86 season. Sam Rosen, Ken Wilson, Jim Hughson, Dan Kelly, Mike Lange, Jiggs McDonald, Jim Kelly, Mike Emrick, and Mike Patrick handled the play-by-play, and Mickey Redmond, Bill Clement, John Davidson, Gary Dornhoefer, Phil Esposito, and Brad Park provided color commentary.
The NHL and ESPN/ABC announced a new 7-year deal beginning in the 2021–22 season. Season Broadcasters 1986–87 Ken Wilson (regular season)/Mike Emrick (playoffs)-Bill Clement Sam Rosen, Rick Peckham, or Tom Mees-John Davidson Ken Wilson-Mike Liut 1987–88 Mike Emrick-Bill Clement Sam Rosen-Phil Esposito 1992–93 Gary Thorne-Jim Schoenfeld (regular season)/Bill Clement (playoffs) Tom Mees-John Davidson, Brian Engblom, or Darren Pang 1993–94 Gary Thorne-Bill Clement Tom Mees-John Davidson, Brian Engblom, or Darren Pang Sean McDonough-Brian Engblom Steve Levy or John Saunders-Joe Micheletti 1994–95 Gary Thorne-Bill Clement Tom Mees-Darren Pang Mike Goldberg-Brian Engblom Steve Levy or Sean McDonough-Mike Milbury or Bobby Taylor 1995–96 Gary Thorne-Bill Clement Tom Mees-Darren Pang Mike Goldberg-Brian Engblom Steve Levy-Barry Melrose or Daryl Reaugh 1996–97 Gary Thorne-Bill Clement Dave Strader-Darren Pang Dave Ryan or Steve Levy-Brian Engblom or Barry Melrose Dave Ryan-Bobby Taylor 1997–98 Gary Thorne-Bill Clement Dave Strader, Dave Ryan, or Steve Levy-Brian Engblom or Darren Pang Dave Ryan, Steve Levy, or Dave Strader-Brian Engblom or Darren Pang Dave Ryan-Brian Hayward (playoffs) 1998–99 Gary Thorne-Bill Clement Steve Levy-Darren Pang Dave Strader or Dave Ryan-Brian Engblom Dave Ryan-Eddie Olczyk Joe Beninati-Rick Bowness 1999–2000 Gary Thorne-Bill Clement Steve Levy-Darren Pang Dave Strader or Sean McDonough-Brian Engblom Jack Edwards-Brian Engblom, Craig Simpson, or Jim Schoenfeld Dave Ryan-Eddie Olczyk, Brian Engblom or Joe Micheletti Joe Beninati-Neil Smith or Tony Twist 2000–01 Gary Thorne-Bill Clement Steve Levy-Darren Pang Dave Strader or Sean McDonough-Brian Engblom Jack Edwards-Jim Schoenfeld Dave Ryan-Joe Micheletti Joe Beninati-Neil Smith or Tony Twist 2001–02 Gary Thorne-Bill Clement Steve Levy-Darren Pang Dave Strader-Brian Engblom Jack Edwards-Jim Schoenfeld Dave Ryan-Joe Micheletti Joe Beninati or Sean McDonough-Neil Smith or Tony Twist 2002–03 Gary Thorne-Bill Clement and John Davidson Steve Levy-Barry Melrose and Darren Pang Dave Strader-Brian Engblom Joe Beninati-Neil Smith Sean McDonough-Brian Engblom, Ray Ferraro, or Eddie Olczyk 2003–04 Gary Thorne-Bill Clement and John Davidson Steve Levy-Barry Melrose and Darren Pang Dave Strader-Brian Engblom Joe Beninati-Neil Smith Sean McDonough-Brian Engblom, Ray Ferraro, or Eddie Olczyk 2021–22Opening Night Sean McDonough-Ray Ferraro (Pittsburgh-Tampa Bay) John Buccigross-Brian Boucher and A. J. Mleczko (Seattle-Vegas) Rest of Season Sean McDonough-Ray Ferraro, Brian Boucher, A. J. Mleczko, Dominic Moore, and/or Cassie Campbell-Pascall Bob Wischusen-Brian Boucher, Ray Ferraro, A. J. Mleczko, Dominic Moore, Kevin Weekes, and/or Cassie Campbell-Pascall Leah Hextall or Mike Monaco-Dominic Moore, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Kevin Weekes, Ray Ferraro, Brian Boucher, Ryan Callahan, and/or A. J. Mleczko Steve Levy or John Buccigross-Barry Melrose, Mark Messier, Chris Chelios, Ray Ferraro, A. J. Mleczko, Hilary Knight, Ryan Callahan, Dominic Moore, Kevin Weekes, and/or Cassie Campbell-Pascall Roxy Bernstein-Dominic Moore or Kevin Weekes Gord Miller-Cassie Campbell-Pascall or Dominic Moore (Playoffs only) 2022–23Opening Night Sean McDonough-Ray Ferraro (Tampa Bay-New York Rangers) Bob Wischusen-Brian Boucher (Vegas-Los Angeles) Rest of Season Sean McDonough-Ray Ferraro Bob Wischusen-Brian Boucher, Ray Ferraro, A. J. Mleczko, Dominic Moore, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Mark Messier, and/or Chris Chelios Steve Levy or John Buccigross-Barry Melrose, Mark Messier, Chris Chelios, Ray Ferraro, Brian Boucher, A. J. Mleczko, Ryan Callahan, Kevin Weekes, and/or Dominic Moore Mike Monaco or Leah Hextall-A. J. Mleczko, Dominic Moore, Brian Boucher, Kevin Weekes, Hilary Knight, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Ray Ferraro, and/or Ryan Callahan Roxy Bernstein or Kevin Weekes-Ryan Callahan, P. K. Subban, or Kevin Weekes Drew Carter-Kevin Weekes (NHL Big City Greens Classic only) 2023–24Opening Night Sean McDonough-Ray Ferraro (Chicago-Pittsburgh) Bob Wischusen-A. J. Mleczko (Seattle-Vegas) John Buccigross-Kevin Weekes and Ryan Callahan (Nashville-Tampa Bay) Frozen Frenzy Sean McDonough-Ray Ferraro (Boston-Chicago) Bob Wischusen-Ryan Callahan (Philadelphia-Vegas) Mike Monaco-A. J. Mleczko (Toronto-Washington) Rest of Season Sean McDonough-Ray Ferraro Bob Wischusen-Ryan Callahan, A. J. Mleczko, Ray Ferraro, or Kevin Weekes Mike Monaco-A. J. Mleczko, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Ray Ferraro, Kevin Weekes, or Ryan Callahan Steve Levy or John Buccigross-Mark Messier, P. K. Subban, Kevin Weekes, Ray Ferraro, A. J. Mleczko, Ryan Callahan, and/or Cassie Campbell-Pascall Drew Carter-Kevin Weekes (NHL Big City Greens Classic only) Roxy Bernstein-Cassie Campbell-Pascall or Kevin Weekes 2024–25Opening Night Bob Wischusen-A. J. Mleczko and Ray Ferraro (Chicago-Utah) Mike Monaco-Ray Ferraro (St. Louis-Seattle) John Buccigross-Ryan Callahan (Boston-Florida) Frozen Frenzy Bob Wischusen-Ray Ferraro (Washington-Philadelphia) Mike Monaco-Cassie Campbell-Pascall (Colorado-Seattle) Roxy Bernstein-Ryan Callahan (Los Angeles-Vegas) Rest of Season Sean McDonough-Ray Ferraro Bob Wischusen-Ryan Callahan, A. J. Mleczko, Ray Ferraro, Kevin Weekes, Blake Bolden, or P. K. Subban Mike Monaco-A. J. Mleczko, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Ryan Callahan, or Ray Ferraro Steve Levy or John Buccigross-Cassie Campbell-Pascall, A. J. Mleczko, Kevin Weekes, P. K. Subban, Ryan Callahan, or Ray Ferraro Roxy Bernstein-Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Blake Bolden, Ryan Callahan, or Ray Ferraro 2025–26Opening Night Sean McDonough-Ray Ferraro (Pittsburgh-New York Rangers) Bob Wischusen-Kevin Weekes (Chicago-Florida) John Buccigross-Cassie Campbell-Pascall (Colorado-Los Angeles) Frozen Frenzy Mike Monaco-Ray Ferraro (Pittsburgh-Philadelphia) Bob Wischusen-A. J. Mleczko (Washington-Dallas) Roxy Bernstein-Cassie Campbell-Pascall (Los Angeles-San Jose) Rest of Season Sean McDonough-Ray Ferraro Bob Wischusen-Kevin Weekes, A. J. Mleczko, Ray Ferraro, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, or Erik Johnson Mike Monaco-A. J. Mleczko, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Erik Johnson, Kevin Weekes, Ray Ferraro, or T. J. Oshie Steve Levy or John Buccigross-P. K. Subban, Ray Ferraro, Erik Johnson, Kevin Weekes, A. J. Mleczko, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, and/or T. J. Oshie Drew Carter-Kevin Weekes (NHL Inside Out Classic only) Roxy Bernstein or John Kelly-A. J. Mleczko or Cassie Campbell-Pascall
Stanley Cup playoffs commentators (1986-88) Year Round Teams Games Play-by-play Color commentator(s) Ice level reporter(s)1986Divisional semifinalsPhiladelphia-New York Rangers Games 4–5Ken Wilson (Game 4)Mike Lange (Game 5)Mickey RedmondBrian McFarlaneWashington-New York IslandersGame 1Mike LangeBill ClementJim Kelly and Brian McFarlaneMontreal-BostonGame 3Mike LangeBill ClementJim KellyMinnesota-St. LouisGame 2Ken WilsonMickey RedmondJim KellyDivisional finalsWashington-New York RangersGames 1–2, 4–6Ken Wilson (Games 1, 6)Mike Lange (Games 2, 4)Jiggs McDonald (Game 5)Mickey Redmond (Game 1)Bill Clement (Game 2, 4–6)Jim KellyMontreal-HartfordGames 3, 7Jiggs McDonald (Game 3)Ken Wilson (Game 7)Bill ClementJim KellyEdmonton-CalgaryGames 2, 4–7Mike Lange (Games 2, 7)Jim Hughson (Games 4–6)Mickey RedmondJim KellyConference finalsMontreal-New York RangersGames 1–5Ken Wilson (Games 1, 3)Jiggs McDonald (Game 2)Mike Lange (Games 4–5)Mickey RedmondBrian McFarlane (Games 1, 5)Jim Hughson (Games 2–4)Jim Kelly (Game 5)Calgary-St. LouisGames 1–2, 4–7Jim Hughson (Games 1, 5)Mike Lange (Game 2)Ken Wilson (Games 4, 6)Sam Rosen (Game 7)Bill ClementBrian McFarlane (Game 1, 5)Jim Hughson (Games 2, 4)Jim Kelly (Game 6)1987Divisional semifinalsHartford-QuebecGame 5Mike EmrickBill ClementMontreal-Bostonin MontrealMike EmrickBill ClementPhiladelphia-New York Rangersin New York CityMike EmrickBill ClementWashington-New York IslandersGame 7Mike EmrickBill ClementTom MeesDivisional finalsMontreal-QuebecGame 1Mike EmrickBill ClementPhiladelphia-New York IslandersGames 2, 4–7Mike EmrickBill ClementDetroit-TorontoGames 5–7Sam Rosen (Game 5)Tom Mees (Games 6–7)John Davidson (Games 5–6)Bill Clement (Game 7)Edmonton-WinnipegGames 2–4Rick Peckham (Game 2)Sam Rosen (in Winnipeg)John DavidsonConference finalsPhiladelphia-MontrealGames 1–6Mike EmrickBill ClementEdmonton-DetroitGames 1–5Ken Wilson (Games 1, 3–5)Tom Mees (Game 2)Mike Liut (Games 1, 3–5)Bill Clement (Game 2)1988 Divisional semifinalsNew York Islanders-New JerseyGames 1, 3–4, 6Mike EmrickBill ClementWashington-PhiladelphiaGames 2, 5, 7Mike EmrickBill ClementDivisional finalsMontreal-BostonGames 2, 4–5Sam RosenPhil EspositoWashington-New JerseyGames 1, 3, 6–7Sam RosenPhil EspositoDetroit-St. LouisGames 2, 5Mike EmrickBill ClementCalgary-EdmontonGames 1, 3–4Bruce Buchanan (Game 1)Mike Emrick (in Edmonton)Bill ClementConference finalsBoston-New JerseyGames 1–7Sam RosenPhil EspositoMatt LauerEdmonton-DetroitGames 1–5Mike EmrickBill Clement
Studio personalities Hosts Steve Levy: Studio host (1993–2004); lead studio host (2021–present) John Buccigross: Studio host (1998–2004, 2021–present)
Analysts Mark Messier: Lead studio analyst/color commentator (2021–present) P. K. Subban: Lead studio analyst/color commentator (2022–present) T.J. Oshie: Studio analyst/color commentator (2025–present) Kevin Weekes: Color commentator/studio analyst (2021–present) A. J. Mleczko: Color commentator/studio analyst (2021–present) Ray Ferraro: Studio analyst (2002–2004, 2021–present); lead color commentator (2021–present)
Former personalities Chris Berman: Stanley Cup Finals host (2003–2004) Brian Boucher: Co-lead color commentator and occasional studio analyst (2021–2023) Scotty Bowman: Studio analyst if Detroit Red Wings missed or eliminated from Stanley Cup playoffs Chris Chelios: studio analyst/color commentator (2021–2023) Bill Clement: Studio analyst (1992–93 regular season) Rick DiPietro: Studio analyst (2021–2023) Jack Edwards: Studio host (1992–93) Brian Engblom: Studio analyst (1992–2004) E. J. Hradek: Insider (1992–2004) Jim Kelly: Game and studio host (1985–86) Hilary Knight: Studio analyst/ice-level analyst (2022–2023) Tom Mees: Lead studio host (1985–88, 1992–93) Barry Melrose: Lead studio analyst (1996–2004, 2021–2023) Mike Milbury: Lead studio analyst (1995) Dominic Moore: studio analyst/color commentator (2021–2023) Al Morganti: Studio analyst (1992–2004) Arda Ocal: Studio host (2021–2026) Eddie Olczyk: Studio analyst (2002–2004) Darren Pang: Studio analyst (1992–2004) Bill Patrick: Studio host Bill Pidto: Studio host (1995–1998) John Saunders: Alternate studio host (1987–88); lead studio host (1992–2004) Jim Schoenfeld: Lead studio analyst (1993–94); studio analyst (2000–02) Ryan Callahan: Color commentator/studio analyst (2021–2025) John Tortorella: Studio analyst (2021–2022, 2025-2026)
Reporters Current personalities Blake Bolden (2022–present) Leah Hextall (2021–present) Emily Kaplan (2021–present) Greg Wyshynski (2021–present)
Former personalities Erin Andrews (2004) Brenda Brenon (1994) Linda Cohn (2021–2023) Brian Engblom (1992–2003) Jim Kelly (1985–86) Matt Lauer (1988) Steve Levy (1992–2004) Brian McFarlane (1985–86) Tom Mees (1986–87, 1992–93) Joe Micheletti (1999–2004) Al Morganti (1992–2002) Arda Ocal (2024–2026) Darren Pang (1995–2004) Sam Ryan (2003–2004)
Insiders Emily Kaplan: (2017–present) Kevin Weekes: (2021–present) Greg Wyshynski: (2017–present)