Barry Melrose, Former ESPN Analyst and Hockey Pro, Dies at 70

Variety · September 10, 2026

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

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