Legendary New York Islanders coach Al Arbour has passed away at the age of 82.
The hockey world rightly delivered an outpouring of condolences to the hall of famer and eight-time Stanley Cup champion Friday on Twitter.
47 yrs. ago today I was elevated to Head Coach of St. Louis Blues for my first game as an NHL Coach Great Memories with Capt. Al Arbour
— scott bowman (@coachwsb) November 22, 2014
R.I.P. Al Arbour. You changed my dads life and my family lived blessed b/c of that. Heroes are remembered, but LEGENDS never die! #AlArbour
— Eric Nystrom (@enystrom23) August 28, 2015
The hockey world and islanders family lost a great person today. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Arbour family.
— Johnny Boychuk (@joboych) August 28, 2015
Sad day for isles family with the passing of al arbour..he'll always be remembered for all he did and the person he was #legend #RIP
— Michael Grabner (@grabs40) August 28, 2015
RIP Al Arbour #Legend #NYI #NHL Honor to have you on the bench. pic.twitter.com/k3su7IfqnM
— Brendan Witt (@Whitemooseranch) August 28, 2015
"The worst thing that can happen is that we lose — let's not lose sitting back on our heels."–#Isles coach Al Arbour
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) August 28, 2015
Sincere condolences to the Arbour family. Al was one of the games great innovators and coaches. Much respect and admiration. #4stanleycups
— Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) August 28, 2015
The HHOF is saddened to learn of the passing of Honoured Member, Al Arbour. Thoughts & wishes are with his family. pic.twitter.com/SjKik9hIF4
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) August 28, 2015
The hockey world lost a great person today. RIP Al. He taught me a lot as a young pro that I carried w/me my entire career. 1 of a kind.
— Tom Fitzgerald (@tjf1097) August 28, 2015
Al Arbour has passed away at 82. Al won Cups w/ Hawks & Leafs, captained Blues to 3 Finals & coached Isles to 4 Cups. pic.twitter.com/wIisT0hTwq
— O-Pee-Chee Stars (@opeecheestars) August 28, 2015
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Arbours after the passing of our original captain, Al Arbour. #OurBlues pic.twitter.com/t69R2vGuiZ
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) August 28, 2015
Al Arbour's record of 19 straight playoff series wins will never be broken in hockey, or any other sport for that matter.
— Marc Dumont (@MarcPDumont) August 28, 2015
Lost another great Sudburian wither the passing today of Al Arbour legendary coach of the NY Islanders. RIP good friend you've earned it
— Joe Bowen (@BonsieTweets) August 28, 2015
A few images of the late Al Arbour. Hockey has lost another giant with his passing pic.twitter.com/sAlQNAgv1y
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) August 28, 2015
Rest in peace @NYIslanders hall of fame coach Al Arbour. Thanks for the memories! Sad day for #isles country pic.twitter.com/BjtAfM17Th
— Peter Schwartz (@pschwartzcbsfan) August 28, 2015
Al Arbour is one of 10 players in #NHL history to win the Stanley Cup with three different teams as a player: #RedWings, #Blackhawks, #Leafs
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) August 28, 2015
First 4 times I produced Stanley Cup Final, Al Arbour was coaching. He treated a young, brash producer with class, dignity and warmth.
— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) August 28, 2015
Al Arbour: 4x First Team AHL All-Star, 2x Calder Cup winner, 1965 Eddie Shore Award with @AmerksHockey. #RIP pic.twitter.com/kpoSvIcELJ
— AHL (@TheAHL) August 28, 2015
Al Arbour's rookie card, a 1953-54 Parkie. Broke into the NHL with the #RedWings. #RIP pic.twitter.com/A744VtZukh
— Stefan Kubus (@StefanKubus) August 28, 2015
RIP Al Arbour. Winner of 19 straight playoff rounds — never done before, will never be done again.
— Down Goes Brown (@DownGoesBrown) August 28, 2015
If you're too young to know of Al Arbour's accomplishments, do yourself a favor and read up on him today. Your jaw will drop in amazement.
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) August 28, 2015
The @LeafsAlumni are saddened to pass along word of Al Arbour's passing. 2 Stanley Cups with the @MapleLeafs. #TMLA pic.twitter.com/Xfv6gxtU8T
— Maple Leafs Alumni (@LeafsAlumni) August 28, 2015
Before becoming a coaching legend, Al Arbour was the very first #STLBlues captain and the last #NHL player to wear glasses on ice.
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) August 28, 2015
Al Arbour, St. Louis VP Sid Saloman and Blues GM Scotty Bowman (circa 1970) pic.twitter.com/ocpdaBw2VW
— Yahoo Sports NHL (@YahooSportsNHL) August 28, 2015
I've never come across anyone who played for Al say anything negative about him. Any idea how rare that is? https://t.co/3iJXt3g5Be
— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) August 28, 2015
Kelly Hrudey and Glenn Healy loved Al Arbour. Inside Hockey from coaching his 1500th game — https://t.co/uNDaTyPKnt
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 28, 2015
Al Arbour was not only NY Isles coach vs Oilers in Stanley Cup finals he was a former Edmonton Flyers defenceman. RIP.
— Terry Jones (@sunterryjones) August 28, 2015
"We have three No. 1 goaltenders," Al Arbour told me one time, talking of Billy Smith, Chico Resch and–wait for it–Goran Hogosta.
— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) August 28, 2015
Sad to hear of the passing of Al Arbour, one half of the best coach/GM combo in the history of the game. Condolences to family and friends.
— Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) August 28, 2015
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) August 28, 2015
"I never lost faith in these guys. I love them too much." — AL Arbour on coaching #Isles
— Jen (@NHLhistorygirl) August 28, 2015
