Barry Melrose has died. The longtime hockey figure appeared in 300 NHL games as a defenseman for the Jets, Maple Leafs and Red Wings, later becoming a noted broadcaster and coach.
NHL commentator Barry Melrose has died at age 70. He rose to prominence on ESPN, guiding the Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final and becoming a beloved, flamboyant studio figure whose influence helped popularize hockey in the United States.