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Knuckle Puck: Philly Has Raised the Bar on Fan Attire

Each and every weekend this season I'll be taking a look at the random happenings and absurdities that occur in the world of hockey. Feel free to suggest stories, complain or otherwise babble at me via electronic mail. The fans of the Philadelphia Flyers have officially put fans of the other 29 NHL teams on notice to step...

Seat Already Warm for Some Coaches

The NHL season is almost upon us. That means the weather is getting colder, leaves are falling off trees and coaches are ever closer to getting the proverbial axe. Last year, it took only four games for the Chicago Blackhawks to fire Dennis Savard. The Penguins let Michel Therrien go with 25 games left in the season and it...

It's Getting Ugly in Tampa Bay

Somewhere Barry Melrose is smiling, perhaps even laughing maniacally, at the news that Tampa Bay Lightning co-owners Oren Koules (pictured right) and Len Barrie are meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday to determine which individual has the authority to make decisions for the team.Quick refresher course:...

A Look at Tampa Bay's Draft Strategy

Thanks to the lottery on Tuesday night, we now know the order of selection for the draft. The Islanders will lead off from the pole position and, as I discussed earlier in the week, they've got an awful lot on their plate. But what about the other teams that sent representatives to TSN studios on Tuesday night?Well, today...

Power Rankings: Devils Stay on Top

In this week's power rankings, the New Jersey Devils remain one of the hottest teams in the NHL, holding off the Detroit Red Wings for the top spot thanks to an historic week for goaltender Martin Brodeur. Vancouver makes a big jump, while the Montreal Canadiens continue to fade at the absolute worst time of the season....

Barry Melrose News From the Web

05/23/12 #NHL Melrose on Kings Berth to Stanley Cup Final (NHL... Source: LetsGoKings.com NHL analyst Barry Melrose applauds the LA Kings effort as they reach the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993.
05/07/12 Barry Melrose picks Caps to win the Eastern Conference Source: D.C. Sports Bog - The Washington Post (Nick Wass - AP) Remember last month, when the NHL playoffs were just beginning, and ESPN's Barry Melrose was a huge Caps skeptic?
05/03/12 Alan May takes on Pierre McGuire and Barry Melrose Source: D.C. Sports Bog - The Washington Post (Patrick McDermott - GETTY IMAGES) A certain segment of Caps fan thinks the national analysts and hockey writers are forever biased against their team, and especially against Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin.
05/03/12 The Grant Napear Show â May 2, 2012 Source: CBS/CW - KOVR 13/KMAX 31 - Sacramento CA The death of NFL legend Junior Seau hung a dark cloud over the show, as the news broke earlier in the day that Seau was found in his home with a gunshot wound to the chest as a result of an apparent suicide.
05/03/12 Barry Melrose Talks NHL Playoffs, Future Of The San... Source: CBS/CW - KOVR 13/KMAX 31 - Sacramento CA Barry Melrose checked in with an update on the NHL Playoffs.

Background on Barry Melrose

Barry James Melrose (born July 15, 1956) is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN, and as a contributor for the NHL Network.

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