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Matthew Barnaby to Join ESPN
Sean Leahy's Going Five Hole — ... Now, Alan Pergament of the Buffalo News is reporting that Barnaby will take the gig, with an announcement to possibly come within the next few days. ...

End of Speculation (Barnaby to Replace Melrose on ESPN)?
The Steel City Sports Fan (Penguins Edition) — ... It's been dormant for a short time, but speculation begins again as The Buffalo News posts an article today reporting that, Former Buffalo Sabre Matthew Barnaby is expected shortly to be named as Barry Melrose's replacement as ESPN's hockey analyst, The Buffalo News has learned.No official announcement has been made, but "according to broadcasting sources," the announcement could be made within the next few days. ...

ESPN Attempting To Fill The Vacant Hockey-Guru Spot
AwfulAnnouncing — ... Color me surprised that ESPN decided to even fill their Hockey-guru role at all considering the amount of coverage the currently have. According to the Buffalo News, that person will be ex-NHLer and current Time Warner TV Show Host, Matthew Barnaby.... ...

Report: Barnaby replacing Melrose at ESPN nearly done deal
Puck Daddy — Over on Going Five Hole, Leahy points to a report by Alan Pergament of the Buffalo News that confirms former Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers and Dallas Stars enforcer Matthew Barnaby as the replacement for Barry Melrose as ESPN's hockey analyst. Pergament writes that the details are being ironed out, and an announcement is imminent. As we said when news of Barnaby-to-ESPN first broke: We love the idea that ESPN will avoid the dozen or so retreads that have poisoned the NHL on American television for the last 15 years. ...

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buffalonews.com 9/19/2008 — By Alan Pergament -- News TV Critic Updated: 09/19/08 11:42 AM Former Buffalo Sabre Matthew Barnaby is expected shortly to be named as Barry Melrose's replacement as ESPN's hockey analyst, The Buffalo News has learned. According to broadcasting ...
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