The 67-year-old longtime hockey analyst, who led the Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final, makes the announcement on the day the 2023-24 NHL season gets started
Former Kings coach Barry Melrose, seen speaking as he is honored prior to a Kings game Feb. 12, 2015, at Staples Center, is stepping away from his role as an NHL analyst for ESPN after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Former NHL player and coach Barry Melrose is stepping away from his career as one of hockey’s most recognized analysts after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, ESPN announced on Tuesday.
“I’m beyond grateful for my hockey career, and to have called ESPN home for almost 30 years,” he added. “Thanks for the incredible memories, and I’ll now be cheering for you from the stands.” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro congratulated Melrose for his “exceptional contributions to hockey on ESPN,” and wished him and his family the best.
Overall, he finished with 10 goals and 33 points and 728 penalty minutes in 300 NHL career games. His WHA totals were five goals and 32 points and 343 penalty minutes in 178 games with Cincinnati.
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