The following is a list of personalities who have broadcast National Hockey League games on Rogers Sportsnet and its affiliated television properties since its inception as CTV Sportsnet in 1998. This includes telecasts that are part of the current national television contract in Canada under the titles Monday Night Hockey and Rogers Saturday Night Hockey. It also includes games under the national cable contract of 1998 to 2002, as well as regional telecasts of Canadian-based clubs that have appeared on regional Sportsnet channels.
Current
Play-by-play
National
John Bartlett (Montréal or Ottawa, secondary): 2014–2017, 2018–present Chris Cuthbert (Toronto, primary): 2020–present Harnarayan Singh (Winnipeg): 2021–present (formerly Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver: 2021-2026) Mike Luck (Montréal or Ottawa, third): 2022–present
Regional Jon Abbott (Calgary): 2024–present Chris Cuthbert (Toronto): 2021–present Jack Michaels (Edmonton): 2021–present John Shorthouse (Vancouver): 1998–99, 2008–present
Colour Commentators
National Craig Simpson (Toronto, primary): 1998–2002, 2014–present Garry Galley (Montréal or Ottawa, secondary): 2014–present Jason York (Winnipeg): 2026–present (formerly Calgary: 2025–2026, Montréal: 2014–2017 and Ottawa: 2010–2014)
Regional Louie DeBrusk (Edmonton): 2008–2014, 2018–present Craig Simpson (Toronto): 2021–present; (formerly Edmonton 1998–2003) Ray Ferraro (Vancouver): 2023–present; (formerly Edmonton 2003–2008) Dave Tomlinson (Vancouver): 2023–present Kevin Sawyer (Calgary): 2026–present
Studio hosts Ron MacLean: 2014–present David Amber: 2014–present Caroline Cameron: 2018–2024, 2025–2026, 2027-present
Studio analysts Elliotte Friedman: 2014–present (Saturday) Colby Armstrong: 2016–present (Saturday) Kevin Bieksa: 2020–present (Saturday) Luke Gazdic: 2021–present (Monday) Jamal Mayers: 2021–present Justin Williams: 2023–present (Monday)
Insiders Elliotte Friedman: 2014–present
Rinkside reporters Gene Principe (Edmonton): 1998–present Dan Murphy (Vancouver): 2001–present Shawn McKenzie (Toronto, regional; Montréal or Ottawa, secondary): 2015–present Kyle Bukauskas (Toronto, primary): 2016–present Caroline Cameron (Montréal or Ottawa, third): 2018–2024, 2025–2026, 2027–present Sean Reynolds (Winnipeg): 2021–present Faizal Khamisa (Montréal or Ottawa, third): 2024–2025, 2026-present (formerly late-night games 2025–2026) Brendan Parker (Calgary): 2025–present
Past
Play-by-Play
National R.J. Broadhead: 2014–2021 Bob Cole: 2014–2019 (Hockey Night in Canada) Jim Hughson: 1998–2002; 2014–2021 (Lead) Dave Randorf: 2014–2020 (Second or third) Paul Romanuk: 2014–2018 (Secondary, Toronto)
Regional Rick Ball (Calgary): 2014-2024 John Bartlett (Montréal): 2014–2017, (Toronto): 2018–2020 Joe Bowen (Toronto): 2001–2014 Dean Brown (Ottawa): 1999–2014 Bruce Buchanan (Edmonton): 1998–2001, (Calgary): 2001–2002 Rob Faulds: (Ottawa): 1998–99, (Montréal): 2002–2004 Jim Hughson (Vancouver) 1999–2008 Rob Kerr (Calgary): 2011–2014 Ryan Leslie (Calgary): 2018–2025 Peter Loubardias (Calgary): 2008–2011 Roger Millions (Calgary): 2002–2008 Mike Toth (Calgary) 1998–1999 Kevin Quinn (Calgary): 1999–2001, (Edmonton): 2001–2020 Ed Whalen (Calgary): 1998–1999
Colour Commentators
National
Louie DeBrusk: 2016–2026 Glenn Healy: 2014–2016 Mike Johnson: 2014–2016 Greg Millen: 1998–1999, 2014–2025 John Garrett: 1998–2002, 2014–2026
Regional
Cassie Campbell-Pascall (Calgary): 2014–2023 Garry Galley (Toronto): 2017–2020, (Ottawa): 2003–2010 John Garrett (Vancouver): 2002–2023 (formerly Calgary 1998–2008) Kelly Hrudey (Calgary): 2014–2026 Mike Johnson (Toronto): 2014–2016 Greg Millen (Calgary): 2021–2025 (formerly Ottawa 1998–2003 and Toronto 2006–2020) Harry Neale (Toronto): 2001–2007 Denis Potvin (Ottawa): 2010–2014 Ryan Walter (Vancouver): 1998–2002, (Calgary): 2002–2008, (Montréal) 2002–2004 Drew Remenda: (Edmonton): 2014–2020 Charlie Simmer (Calgary): 2008–2014
Studio hosts Darren Dreger: 1998–2001 Leah Hextall: 2014–2016 Jeff Marek: 2014–2021 Daren Millard: 2001–2018 George Stroumboulopoulos: 2014–2016 (Hockey Night in Canada)
Studio analysts Brian Burke: 2018–2021 Jennifer Botterill: 2021–2026 Damien Cox: 2011–2016 Don Cherry: 2014–2019 Glenn Healy: 2014–2016 Corey Hirsch: 2014–2022 Kelly Hrudey: 2014–2026 Billy Jaffe: 2014–2016 Mike Johnson: 2014–2016 Chris Johnston: 2014–2021 Nick Kypreos: 1998–2019 Greg Millen: 1998–1999 Doug MacLean: 2009–2019 Scott Morrison: 2014–2019 John Shannon: 2005–2019 Anthony Stewart: 2019–2024 P. J. Stock: 2014–2016 Insiders Chris Johnston: 2014–2021 John Shannon: 2005–2019 Nick Kypreos: 1998–2014
Rinkside reporters David Amber: 2014–2016 Cassie Campbell-Pascall: 2014–2023 Chantal Desjardins: 2014–2016 Roger Millions: 2008–2018 Ryan Leslie: 2018-2025 Scott Oake: 2014–2026 (late-night games & After Hours) Christine Simpson 1998-2024 Perry Solkowski: 1998–2001 Mike Toth: 1998–2008
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