Twitter Condolences: Hall of Famer Al Arbour

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

"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

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 (@PixelOhne) 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 (@SchwartzSports) 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 (@JShannonhl) 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

— American Hockey League (@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

Al Arbour was not only NY Isles coach vs Oilers in Stanley Cup finals he was a former Edmonton Flyers defenceman. RIP.

— Terry Jones (@byterryjones) 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

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— 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