Chris Berman. Dick Vitale. Stuart Scott. Kenny Mayne. SVP. Barry Melrose. Bob Ley. Peter Gammons.
That’s the ESPN core I remember the most from my childhood.
That’s the core that guided me to a career in sports.
Long live Barry Melrose.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Barry Melrose.
Barry played parts of two seasons with Detroit and was a Calder Cup-winning coach with the Adirondack Red Wings. He would go on to have an immeasurable impact on the entire hockey world as a beloved TV analyst.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Melrose family and all who knew Barry. ❤️
I don't know how you quantify it, I only know it's true: The popularity of hockey in the U.S. grew tremendously because Barry Melrose talked to us about it.
#RIPBubba
You treated every person the same. You treated them like they were special. In front of camera, more importantly, behind the camera. That’s you. All the way.
You had an infectious laugh, and smile and energy, and that won’t be matched. Ever. Love ya.
@NHL@NHLAlumni
"Barry Melrose should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame for his contributions to the game... I've never met a more professional person in my career at ESPN than Barry Melrose."
-DP
My favorite ESPN anchor/personality ever, bar none. A man who left an indelible impact on the game and an analyst who was universally respected, admired, and beloved. We love and miss you, Barry. Save a stool and stogie for us up there. #TheMostInterestingManinHockey#sticksout
Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who was a beloved, longtime hockey analyst for ESPN, died Wednesday, his wife, Cindy, told ESPN's Steve Levy. He was 70. https://t.co/68PGbK6rkI