NHL Analyst Barry Melrose Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, Retiring from ESPN
Barry Melrose.Photo:Andre Ringuette/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Andre Ringuette/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Former NHL coach and player Barry Melrose revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is retiring as a NHL analyst. The 67-year-old shared the news on Tuesday in a statement toESPN. “I’ve had over 50 extraordinary years playing, coaching and analyzing the world’s greatest game, hockey,” he said. “It’s now time to hang up my skates and focus on my health, my family, including my supportive wife Cindy, and whatever comes next....