Legendary Islanders Coach Al Arbour Dies at 82

NHL Hall of Famer Al Arbour, who lead the New York Islanders to four straight Stanley Cup championships in the 80s, has died at the age of 82, according to multiple reports.

Arbour, who had been suffering from dementia, coached the Islanders to Stanley Cup titles from 1980-83. He ranks second on the list for most wins and games coached in NHL history.

“Al will always be remembered as one of, if not, the greatest coaches ever to stand behind a bench in the history of the National Hockey League,” Garth Snow, the Islanders Islanders president and general Manager, said in a statement. “The New York Islanders franchise has four Stanley Cups to its name, thanks in large part to Al’s incredible efforts. From his innovative coaching methods, to his humble way of life away from the game, Al is one of the reasons the New York Islanders are a historic franchise. On behalf of the entire organization, we send our deepest condolences to the entire Arbour family.”

Condolences poured in on social media as news spread of Arbour’s death Friday: