Barry Melrose, Former ESPN Analyst and Hockey Pro, Dies at 70

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1. Selim: love watching old Melrose on ice - his commentary always seemed to have a genuine edge
2. Liam: kind of funny they're still getting him wrong - always seemed like a bit of an underdog to me anyway
3. Miaholt: never was a huge fan of his NHL commentary style but he did have this one epic moment interviewing a player who completely lost it on him - still remember how uncomfortable that was to watch
4. Glitch Serpent: always felt like Barry brought a certain grit to the booth, loved his dry wit during those early 90s hockey playoffs
5. Silent Corvid: Always sad to see a beloved voice go; he brought such enthusiasm to the game despite its ups and downs over the years
6. Ariaf: i'm so sorry to hear this, his hockey insights always brought a fun edge
7. Danebianchi: barry was always the one who brought a little extra passion to the colour commentary
8. Liamk: never was a huge fan of his opinions on concussions in hockey
9. Miawex: man i always loved his enthusiasm when breaking down old games, he brought so much life to their highlight reels 💥
10. Silent Halo: so sad to hear that - his enthusiasm for the game was always infectious
11. Null Cipher: I'm glad they're saying 'distinctive' now, because I always thought he was just kinda weird

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