ESPN is doubling down on its NHL coverage heading into the 2025-26 season, announcing new multi-year agreements with several of its top hockey voices. The network has re-signed Bob Wischusen, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, P.K. Subban, Kevin Weekes, and Leah Hextall, solidifying a veteran roster that blends play-by-play excellence with deep on-ice insight and analysis.
Joining the group this season is Stanley Cup champion T.J. Oshie, who transitions from a 16-year NHL career into his new role as a studio and game analyst. Known for his leadership and clutch playoff performances, Oshie brings firsthand experience and championship pedigree to the broadcast team.
Additionally, veteran coach and 2004 Stanley Cup champion John Tortorella rejoins ESPN as an analyst, offering candid insights and a coach’s perspective on the modern game.
Wischusen, who joined ESPN in 2005, remains one of the network’s primary NHL play-by-play voices. Known for his storytelling and versatility, he has called everything from college football to golf, in addition to serving as the radio voice of the NFL’s New York Jets. His steady presence brings familiarity and credibility to ESPN’s growing hockey footprint.
Campbell-Pascall, a four-time Olympic medalist and eight-time IIHF World Champion, continues her role as an analyst. Since joining ESPN’s NHL coverage in 2021, she has become one of the sport’s most respected voices. Her groundbreaking career includes becoming the first woman to serve as a color commentator for Hockey Night in Canada in 2006, along with her ongoing role as a special advisor to the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
Subban returns as part of ESPN and ABC’s high-energy studio coverage, bringing charisma and sharp analysis to Hockey Saturday alongside Steve Levy and Mark Messier. The former Norris Trophy winner and three-time NHL All-Star has translated his dynamic playing career into a standout media presence while continuing his philanthropic work supporting youth hockey across North America.
Weekes, one of the most trusted names in hockey broadcasting, extends his tenure as both a studio and game analyst. The former NHL goaltender made history in 2009 as the first Black analyst in the sport and remains a global ambassador for hockey. His ability to blend insight, personality, and perspective has made him a cornerstone of ESPN’s NHL presentation.
Hextall also returns for her fifth season as a reporter. A pioneer in hockey broadcasting, she was the first woman to call play-by-play for a nationally televised NHL game and the first to call an NCAA men’s ice hockey championship for ESPN. Her continued presence reinforces ESPN’s commitment to representation and storytelling across its hockey coverage.
ESPN’s 2025-26 NHL roster features a deep bench of play-by-play announcers, analysts, and reporters, including Roxy Bernstein, John Buccigross, Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, AJ Mleczko, Emily Kaplan, and Arda Öcal. The network’s renewed lineup underscores its commitment to delivering comprehensive, personality-driven coverage as the puck drops on another season.
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