Bill Torrey, the longtime New York Islanders general manager who partnered with the late Al Arbour, several drafted Hall of Famers and an outstanding supporting core to steer the Islanders’ dynasty, died last night at his home in Florida, according to a statement from the NHL.
“Legend” here is not hyperbole: “Bow Tie” Bill, was called “The Architect” because he took over the Islanders from very humble expansion roots and set about building a juggernaut, the NHL’s last true dynasty with four consecutive Stanley Cups, and the only franchise to ever win 19 consecutive playoff series.