Al Arbour holds many distinctions in hockey, including being the last player to wear gla Bob Gibson Jersey ses on the ice. It was what he did as a coach that made him an NHL legend.Arbour, the second-winningest coach in NHL history, died Friday. He was 82.MORE: | A defenseman who toiled most of his career with Original Six teams, Arbour played more than 600 games wearing spectacles. He was the first captain of the Blues and became their coach.But it was his tenure behind the Islanders bench that made him a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.The Islanders, whom Arbour coached John Gant Jersey to Stanley Cup championships from 1980-83, announced his death.Al will always be remembered as one of, if not, the greatest coaches ever to stand behind a bench in the history of the National Hockey League, Islanders president and general manager . The New York Islanders franchise has four Stanley Cups to its name, thanks in large part to Als incredible efforts. From his innovative coaching methods, to his humble way of life away from the game, Al is one of the reasons the New York Islanders are a historic franchise. On behalf of the entire organization, we send our deepest condolences to the entire Arbour family.Arbour, a native of Sudbury, Ont., had been receiving treatment for dementia in Florida.Arbour began his NHL career with Blank Jersey the Red Wings in 1954. He also played for the Blackhawks, Maple Leafs and Blues, winning the Stanley Cup with the 'Hawks in 1961 and with the Leafs in 1962 and 1963. He is one of 11 players in NHL history to win a Stanley Cup championship with two different teams.He was the first captain of the expansion Blues in 1967 and led the Blues to three consecutive appearances in the Stanley Cup finals.Al Arbour, whose nickname was Radar, in specs on the ice. (St. Louis Blues)Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Arbours after the pa sing of our original Matt Carpenter Jersey captain, Al Arbour. St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) At a time defensemen were seldom involved in the offense, Arbour had 12 goals and 58 a sists in 626 games.Following his playing career, Arbour took over as Blues coach in 1970. His predece sor was Scotty Bowman, who would surpa s Arbour in career victories.But it was in 1973, when he took over the Islanders that Arbour found succe s as a coach. Despite a 19-41-18 record in his first season on Long Island, the Islanders made the playoffs in each of the 12 following seasons and claimed four championships, reaching the finals again in 1984.Arbour retired from coaching at the conclusion of the 1993-94 season with a record of 782-577-248. Of the 1,607 games he coached, Arbour spent 1,500 on the Islanders bench. He was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996.Arbour is survived by his wife Claire and their children Joann, Drew Robinson Jersey Jay, Julie and Janice.