ESPN's Barry Melrose retires after Parkinson's diagnosis
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ESPN hockey analyst and former NHL head coach and player Barry Melrose announced he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is retiring from the network.
The announcement came just hours before the puck dropped on the 2023-24 NHL season.
Known for his colorful personality and flowing mullet, Melrose had been with ESPN since 1996 -- save for a short return to coaching