Former NHL player and coach Barry Melrose dies at age 70

Barry Melrose, a former NHL player and coach, died Wednesday at age 70. His passing was confirmed by his wife, Cindy, in a statement relayed to Steve Levy. Melrose maintained a long and prominent career within the league, transitioning from on-ice play and coaching into a decades-long role as a hockey analyst for ESPN. His tenure in the sport spanned various levels of professional involvement, establishing him as a widely recognized figure in hockey broadcasting. The announcement of his death follows a notable career that included stints behind NHL benches before his transition to media. No further details regarding his death have been released at this time.

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