Barry Melrose: Hockey Legend Remembered | Los Angeles Kings News

Barry Melrose, the iconic ESPN hockey analyst known for his mullet and electrifying commentary, has died at 70, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the sport’s broadcast history and touched fans worldwide. A former NHL player and coach who led the Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final, Melrose brought passion and authenticity to every broadcast — earning praise from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and even rapper Lil Wayne. After retiring in 2023 due to Parkinson’s, colleagues like John Buccigross and Steve Levy mourn the loss of a mentor and cornerstone of ESPN’s hockey identity. Though he never won a Stanley Cup as a coach, his influence on hockey’s popularity and his deep connection with fans cement his status as a true hockey original. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/911eb07cd34e06be