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Barry Melrose Dies At 70: Sports Media Reacts
"The former NHL defenseman coached Wayne Gretzky's Los Angeles Kings to their first Stanley Cup Final, then spent 27 years as an ESPN analyst starting in the 1990s."
ESPN Signs John Buccigross to a Multi-Year Extension
"With right timing and lots of blessings it happened in 1996. I love my teammates and love sports. I'm a one uniform guy and this is the only team I want to play for."
How ESPN’s ‘Frozen Frenzy’ Expands on What ESPN Can Do With a ‘Redzone’ Model
"With interviews, insight, and information, Frozen Frenzy is a joyful and jovial Zamboni ride around the NHL"
Ben McDonald: “Wasn’t Aware” ESPN Had A Contract With Hockey
"If I have a choice between the beginning of hockey season and October baseball, I’m probably leaning slightly towards playoff baseball to be honest with you"
Anatomy of a Broadcaster: John Buccigross
Passion. Fun. Creativity. Knowledge. These four pillars set him apart from many others, especially those that cover hockey like he does.
John Buccigross Launches Fundraising Campaign in Honor of Barry Melrose
Melrose departed ESPN just before the NHL season after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
ESPN’s NHL Frozen Frenzy Debuts with Six-Figure Viewership
There were never more than 10 minutes without a goal throughout the eight-hour course of events and three instances where at least three goals were scored simultaneously.
ESPN Unveils Plans for First NHL Frozen Frenzy
John Buccigross will anchor coverage on both ESPN2 and ESPN+.
John Buccigross is Lacing Up His Skates for ESPN’s Frozen Frenzy
"I love that challenge of doing a highlight without a script, and so this is right up my alley."
Barry Melrose Stepping Away from ESPN After Parkinson’s Diagnosis
"A razor sharp wit, he was always early and looked like a million bucks."