The hockey world lost a true legend on Friday when former New York Islanders coach Al Arbour passed away at the age of 82.
Arbour, who won the Stanley Cup four times as a player (Detroit Red Wings in 1954, Chicago Blackhawks in 1961 and the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1962 and 1964), guided the Islanders to 19 consecutive series victories in the Stanley Cup Playoffs from 1980-84 and four straight championships (1980-83).
Here are reflections from some of the people Arbour impacted over the course of his career:
Bill Torrey: "Al Arbour was a special person, he was a special man.