US EditionMel Bridgman, Former Red Wings Center, Dies at 70
Mel Bridgman, the first general manager of the Ottawa Senators, recorded 701 points in 977 NHL games, NHL Alumni Association confirmed his death.
- On Nov. 8, 2025, the NHL Alumni Association announced the death of Mel Bridgman, former NHL player and Ottawa Senators general manager, who was 70.
- Bridgman was the first overall pick in the 1975 NHL draft and served as the Ottawa Senators' first general manager from 1991-93.
- During his Flyers tenure he scored 119 goals and added 205 assists in 462 games and played 977 regular-season NHL games, scoring 252 goals and totaling 701 points.
- The cause of death was not disclosed, and Mel Bridgman is the latest former Flyer to die this year, joining Bernie Parent in September.
- After retiring he earned a Wharton business degree and finished his playing career with the Vancouver Canucks in 1988-89 before moving into management.
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Former NHLer, Ottawa Senators GM Mel Bridgman dead at 70
Former NHLer and Ottawa Senators general manager Mel Bridgman has died. He was 70. The NHL Alumni Association announced his death on Saturday. The cause of death was not disclosed. Bridgman was the first overall pick in the 1975 NHL draft by the Philadelphia Flyers, where he spent his first six-plus seasons. He was traded […]
Former NHL captain, GM Mel Bridgman passes away at age 70 - Daily Faceoff
A longtime pro and for executive has died. On Saturday, the NHL Alumni Association announced that former NHLer and general manager Mel Bridgman had passed away at the age of 70. The NHL Alumni Association is heartbroken to learn that Mel Bridgman has passed away at the age of 70. After recording 157 points in just 66 games for the Victoria Cougars of the Western Canada Hockey League (now the WHL) in 1974-75, the Philadelphia Flyers selected Mel …
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