Legendary New York Islanders coach Al Arbour has died at the age of 82.
The Islanders confirmed Arbour’s death Friday in a statement.
The Sudbury, Ont., native coached the Islanders to four straight Stanley Cups during their dynasty in the 1980s.
His 782 victories are the second-most in NHL history behind only Scotty Bowman.
Arbour was also part of three Cup champions as a defenceman for the Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 1996.
Arbour had been battling Parkinson’s Disease and dementia.
Source:: sportsnet.ca