Barry Melrose, former NHL coach and longtime ESPN analyst, dies at 70
- Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who became a beloved ESPN hockey analyst, died Wednesday at 70. His wife, Cindy, confirmed the death to ESPN's Steve Levy.
- Melrose, who served as head coach for the Wayne Gretzky-led Los Angeles Kings, led the team to the Stanley Cup Final in 1993 during his first season. He compiled an 84-108-29 record as a head coach.
- His 11-year playing career included over 300 NHL games as a defenseman. He led the Medicine Hat Tigers to a Memorial Cup title in 1987 and guided the Adirondack Red Wings to a 1991 Calder Cup championship.
- Renowned for his flashy suits and wit, Melrose frequently covered Stanley Cup playoffs alongside Levy and John Buccigross. Wayne Gretzky called him the "conductor" of the hockey community.
- Melrose stepped away from ESPN in 2023 following his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. His legacy spans decades as both a player and broadcaster who remained dedicated to hockey throughout his career.
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LOS ANGELES. He was one of the great coaching profiles in the NHL of the 90s. Barry Melrose took the star-studded Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1993, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens after a controversial series. After his playing and coaching career in the NHL, Melrose became a valued and colorful television commentator for the American ESPN.
NEW YORK. The NHL is mourning. Former player, coach and expert commentator Barry Melrose, 70, passed away last night. – We mourn the passing of a unique hockey figure, says NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.
Barry Melrose, Former ESPN Analyst and Hockey Pro, Dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a former NHL player, coach and longtime ESPN analyst, died Wednesday. He was 70. Melrose’s wife, Cindy, confirmed his death to ESPN. “For decades, Barry Melrose was one of the most distinctive and trusted voices in hockey,” wrote ESPN in a statement. “His knowledge of the game was deep, his candor was refreshing, […]
Barry Melrose, former NHL coach and ESPN analyst, dies at 70
See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Barry Melrose, who feared no opponent as a player, talked tough behind the bench and was outspoken as a TV analyst, has lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease. The 70-year-old, who was diagnosed three years ago, died Wednesday, his wife Cindy informing ESPN, […]
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