Barry Melrose, who coached the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final, was a longtime ESPN analyst before his P Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: ESPN announced his death Wednesday after his wife informed the network. He stepped away from broadcasting in 2023 after a Parkinson's disease diagnosis. [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/9be7c1843c5f7823cb3905d483a5eacf)

Why it matters: His broadcasting career at ESPN began in 1996, extending his influence beyond coaching. Marc Stein recalled Melrose's welcome on an early road assignment.

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