# Barry Melrose: Hockey Legend Remembered | Los Angeles Kings News

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Podcast: [Los Angeles Kings News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-kings-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7541712)
Published: 2026-09-10T07:02:49+00:00
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Barry Melrose, the iconic hockey voice whose mullet and unfiltered passion defined ESPN’s broadcast era for decades, has passed away at 70 — leaving behind a legacy as a legendary coach, former NHL player, and beloved analyst who poured his life into the game he loved. After stepping back in 2023 due to Parkinson’s, he’d spent over 50 years shaping how hockey was seen and heard, from leading the Kings to the Stanley Cup Final to mentoring young talent with the Lightning. Colleagues like Steve Levy and John Buccigross hailed him as a family man, mentor, and rock-solid presence — a true American hockey institution whose voice will forever echo in the hearts of fans who grew up watching him call the action. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a2c9cae04b0720e9

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