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Barry Melrose, former NHL coach and longtime ESPN analyst, dies at 70
ESPN said Melrose, a longtime hockey analyst and former Kings coach, died after a 27-year career in broadcasting and coaching.
- 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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