Former Jets Defenceman Passes Away Following Battle With Parkinson's

TRENDINGMaye, Pats blow it vs. SeahawksFIBA quarters: USA routs HungaryCoco Gauff's big comebackSEC backing off LSU?Barry Melrose dies at 70Story byStory byFormer Jets Defenceman Passes Away Following Battle With Parkinson'sTHN WinnipegThu, September 10, 2026 at 5:06 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesBarry Melrose, longtime NHL player, coach and ESPN icon, dies at 70 after battle with Parkinson'sBarry Melrose stepped away from ESPN in 2023 after revealing his Parkinson's diagnosis.Yahoo SportsBarry Melrose, NHL head coach and longtime ESPN analyst, dead at 70Melrose appeared in 300 NHL games as a defenseman for the Jets, the Maple Leafs and the Red Wings.NY Post SportsNHL World Mourning the Loss of Iconic Analyst and former Red Wing Barry MelroseBarry Melrose, well dressed and bespoke former player, coach, and analyst was involved in the game of hockey for the […]Detroit Hockey NowAdvertisementAdvertisementBarry Melrose, former NHL coach and longtime ESPN analyst, dies at 70Barry Melrose, who coached the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final, was a longtime ESPN analyst before his Parkinson's disease diagnosis.USA TODAY SportsHockey world remembers Barry Melrose with heartfelt tributesMelrose, 70, passed away after a battle with Parkinson's.Yahoo SportsMaple Leafs Join Hockey Community In Mourning The Passing Of Barry MelroseMelrose spent three seasons with the Maple Leafs and was behind the bench as an opponent for one of Toronto's most crushing playoff defeats in the 90s.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsBeloved former ESPN NHL broadcaster Barry Melrose has diedLongtime ESPN hockey announcer Barry Melrose has passed away at 70.The Big LeadHockey World Mourns The Loss Of One Of Its Most Iconic VoicesBarry Melrose, the iconic hockey voice known for his passion, personality and unforgettable presence, leaves behind a legacy that stretched from the NHL bench to the ESPN broadcast booth.The Hockey News - Los Angeles KingsBarry Melrose dies at 70: Hockey world mourns passing of ESPN legend after battle with Parkinson'sA former coach and player, Melrose's impact on the game of hockey was largest as an analyst.The Sporting NewsHockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. ESPN announced Melrose’s death Wednesday after his wife informed the network. “From the flowing locks of his distinctive mullet to the flared lapels of his trademark long suit coats, Barry Melrose cut an unmistakable figure whenever you were fortunate enough to run into him at a rink or catch him on your television screen," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said.Associated PressWhat happened to Barry Melrose? What we know on NHL, ESPN legendNHL legend Barry Melrose has died at 70.FTW OutdoorsLegendary ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose passes away at 70The hockey world has suffered a tragic blow with the passing of iconic ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose. ESPN announced his passing Wednesday evening. Melrose spent a lifetime in hockey as a player, coach, and television analyst. He played over 300 games in the NHL as a defenseman in the 1970s and 1980s. He then had a…Awful AnnouncingFormer Red Wings Defenseman, Beloved ESPN Analyst Dies at 70Barry Melrose, a former Red Wings player and Calder Cup-winning Adirondack coach, has died at 70 after decades spent in hockey. The post Former Red Wings Defenseman, Beloved ESPN Analyst Dies at 70 appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBarry Melrose, beloved NHL analyst and former coach, dies at 70The hockey world mourns a voice that defined the sport for a generation of fans.HockeyFeed‘Bigger than any team’: Legendary hockey broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at 70Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has diedThe IndependentBarry Melrose Cause Of Death: What We KnowThe ESPN legend has died at the age of 70 years old.The SpunRIP Barry Melrose, the icon who made hockey fun and relatable for a generationA titan of the sport. RIP Barry Melrose.SB NationESPN Legend Barry Melrose Dead at 70NHL fans are saddened by the legend's death.The SpunFormer Red Wings Defenseman Barry Melrose DiesBarry Melrose has died at 70. The longtime ESPN analyst also played for Detroit and won a Calder Cup coaching in the Red Wings organization.Detroit Sports NationESPN colleagues pay tribute to Barry Melrose as ‘the best of us’ESPN announced the passing of legendary hockey analyst Barry Melrose on Wednesday night. Melrose first joined ESPN in 1996 after three years as the head coach of the Los Angeles Kings and a lengthy professional hockey career that spanned over 300 games in the NHL. But arguably his greatest contribution to the sport was in…Awful Announcing