AL ARBOUR DEAD AT 82

[Messiah717]

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nhl/sto...w-york-islanders-four-stanley-cup-titles-dies

 

[kreidertime]

RIP. Hate the Islanders but you have respect that guy.

 

[Messiah717]

Yup, he's up there with any coaching legend you want to name.

 

[cagedlion]

As a Ranger fan, I envied his leadership and motivation
of men. Watching the 'new kid on the block' accomplishing
what I dreamed for my Rangers was tough to watch and
swallow. The man had character and taught his players
how to win after that '79 season when the Rangers beat
the Isles. We went nowhere, and they went on to win
4 consecutive Stanley Cups.

Al Arbour R.I.P.

 

[Messiah717]

It's incredible to think about the fact that he lead that dynasty team to 19 consecutive playoff series wins.

 

[RagFan4Ever]

It's incredible to think about the fact that he lead that dynasty team to 19 consecutive playoff series wins.

Can only hope and pray that AV does it too!

 

[reddog14]

He was always nice to deal with when I worked at Rickel's.

 

[reddog14]

He was always nice to deal with as a customer when I worked at Rickel's.

 

[BigDaddyAl1973]

Can only hope and pray that AV does it too!

you will never see that in pro sports again as long as their is a salary cap system in place

 

[BigDaddyAl1973]

As a Ranger fan, I envied his leadership and motivation
of men. Watching the 'new kid on the block' accomplishing
what I dreamed for my Rangers was tough to watch and
swallow. The man had character and taught his players
how to win after that '79 season when the Rangers beat
the Isles. We went nowhere, and they went on to win
4 consecutive Stanley Cups.

Al Arbour R.I.P.

+1
hated the asshole islander fans..but it was out of jealousy
have to give the man his props was a terrific coach
right man at the right time

 

[Messiah717]

Of course we hate them but that was an incredible dynasty. Likely had another one in them if they didn't run into the loaded Oilers.