Detroit Red Wings mourn Barry Melrose, who dies at 70

He won the 1992 Calder Cup with Adirondack

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 101 min read

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Barry Melrose. Barry played parts of two seasons with Detroit and was Via @DetroitRedWings on X

What happened: The Detroit Red Wings said Barry Melrose has died at 70. Melrose played parts of two seasons with Detroit before becoming a Calder Cup-winning coach and longtime television analyst.

Why it matters: Melrose shaped hockey across three jobs: player, coach and broadcaster. His death removes one of the sport’s most recognizable television voices.

By the numbers: Melrose played 300 NHL regular-season games, recording 33 points and 728 penalty minutes.

What to watch: Tributes from the NHL and hockey broadcasters will continue as the sport remembers Melrose’s career.

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@DetroitRedWings 2026-09-10T19:51:28.798444+00:00

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