The Toronto Maple Leafs are mourning the passing of Barry Melrose, a former defenceman who played 173 of his 300 NHL games with the team before becoming a prominent hockey commentator in the U.S. Melrose, who died at 70 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease, is remembered for his role in the 1993 Stanley Cup Final with the Los Angeles Kings and for popularizing hockey through his work at ESPN. Colleagues and fans alike recognized him as a significant figure in the sport, contributing greatly to its growth in the United States. The Maple Leafs and The Hockey News extend their condolences to his family.
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Maple Leafs Honor Barry Melrose After His Passing
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