Barry Melrose

Barry Melrose, 70, died on September 9, 2026. Barry Melrose was known publicly as a Canadian-American ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs) and coach (Los Angeles Kings) and sportscaster (ESPN). Barry James Melrose (July 15, 1956 – September 9, 2026) was a Canadian and American professional ice hockey player, coach, and broadcaster. Melrose played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) and National Hockey League (NHL). After retiring from playing, he became a head coach for the Los Angeles Kings in their run to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final. Until 2023, he was a long-time commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN as well as a contributor for the NHL Network. Public biographical listings identify Melrose as a Canadian-American ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs). Melrose was also associated with coach (Los Angeles Kings) and sportscaster (ESPN). This public record remains centered on Melrose's work as a Canadian-American ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs) and coach (Los Angeles Kings) and sportscaster (ESPN) and the documented milestones of that career.