What happened to Barry Melrose?

Melrose currently resides in Glens Falls, New York with his wife, Cindy, and the couple have two sons, Tyrell and Adrien. Melrose became an American citizen in March 1998. He has had several minor television and movie roles.

Who does Barry Melrose work for now?

Longtime hockey personality will serve as studio host NHL Network today announced that Barry Melrose, a six-year NHL veteran, former NHL head coach and one of the best-known personalities in hockey, has joined its roster of on-air talent as a studio analyst.

Is Barry Melrose a smoker?

ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose, shown here at Mickey Blake’s Cigars in Southington, CT, played 8 seasons in the NHL. For the past 20 years he’s been a dedicated cigar smoker.

Why is Barry Melrose not on ESPN?

Melrose left the network in 2008 to accept a head-coaching job with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and rejoined ESPN in 2009, coinciding with the NHL’s Winter Classic game. Messier played 25 seasons in the NHL, and is a six-time Stanley Cup champion and only player to captain two teams to Stanley Cup championships.