Barry Melrose, Longtime ESPN Hockey Analyst, Dies at 70

Barry Melrose, a former NHL player and coach who later served as a hockey analyst at ESPN for 27 years, died on Wednesday following a battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 70. Melrose's wife, Cindy, confirmed his passing to his longtime employer, with ESPN sharing a statement on his death Wednesday evening. "For decades, Barry Melrose was one of the most distinctive and trusted voices in hockey," the sports broadcasting network shared in a statement. "His knowledge of the game was deep, his candor was refreshing and his passion was unmistakable. He was a foundational part of . . .