List of Hockey Night in Canada commentating crews (1980s)

Throughout this period, Hockey Night in Canada studio shows were still originate on-site including the Stanley Cup Finals. Dave Hodge hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs games at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, and Dick Irvin, Jr. hosted the Montreal Canadiens games and The Fisher Report at the Forum in Montreal with Canadiens journalist Red Fisher. Steve Armitage hosts the Vancouver Canucks games, and Chris Cuthbert hosted the games in Alberta - either the Calgary Flames or Edmonton Oilers. Brian McFarlane hosted the Winnipeg Jets or Montreal Canadiens games or telecasts in the United States. This allowed for on-air talent, including commentators for the show, and their guests (often ex-players and players in their community) to provide further insights of their personal lives. Since the 1987 playoffs, Ron MacLean and Don Cherry hosted Coach's Corner, a show that was broadcast across Canada.