A longtime hockey figure known for his dual career as an NHL coach and Emmy-winning analyst for ESPN has passed away at 70. After retiring from coaching, he became a prominent voice in sports media, earning recognition for his work on broadcasts. His departure from ESPN in 2023 marked the end of a highly visible second act in the world of hockey commentary. The announcement of his death came just days after his retirement from the network.

Barry Melrose, who made the successful transition from NHL coach to Emmy Award-winning hockey analyst with ESPN, died Wednesday at the age of 70. Melrose retired from ESPN in 2023 after he was ...