Barry Melrose, former player, coach and ESPN analyst, dies
📍 Aftermath
{ "epilogue": "Barry Melrose, the former NHL player, coach, and Emmy-winning ESPN broadcaster, died at the age of 70. Coverage detailed his career across multiple teams, including playing the most games against the Blackhawks and serving as a defenseman for the Red Wings.
Outlets remembered him as an entertaining and beloved hockey analyst before coverage of the story quieted." }
Epilogue added 35d ago, after coverage quieted.
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ESPN Legend Barry Melrose Dead at 70 The Spun · 51d ago
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Barry Melrose, former player, coach and ESPN analyst, dies ESPN · 51d ago broke it first
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