Details about rare 1980s al arbour ny islanders nhl hockey coach 8 by 10 photo. Al could really get on you, recalled denis potvin, the islanders hall of. On november 30 of 1979 in a game against the edmonton oilers, i had the worst injury i ever had as a pro, recalls potvin with a wince. Stan fischler recounts al arbours return to the islanders in the 8889 season. Legends of hockey spotlight al arbour the pinnacle. In fact, potvin s arrival in the thenontario hockey association and development into one of the greatest players ever to pull on the 67s jersey was accelerated thanks his decision to skip school one day. Potvin said arbour was a father figure for him and many of his teammates during the dynasty years. Legendary coach al arbour was master motivator with special touch. Shop comcs extensive selection of hockey cards matching. Al could really get on you, recalled denis potvin, the islanders hall of fame defenseman who drew the coachs ire early in his career while arbour was molding him into the teams captain.
Fox sports floridas denis potvin pays tribute to al arbour, the hockey legend who was potvins coach with the islanders when they won four. Hockey hall of famer, legendary isles coach al arbour dead. Denis potvin called him a great man, recalling meeting arbour at age 19 and the long relationship they would enjoy, with potvin playing under arbour for years. As coach, al arbour had a deep basket of motivational tools. Potvin dedicated his 1983 stanley cup title to his father, who had been going through chemotherapy but managed to attend the final game in uniondale, n. Al arbour, legendary coach and master motivator, dead at 82. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. But thanks to coach al arbour s ministrations potvin didnt get mad at. Denis potvin, who was saddened at the passing of arbour, 82, the. On friday, april 8, new york islanders fans and former players gathered at st. New york islanders hockey trading cards nhl 200607 season. But before he stepped behind the bench and built a legendary career as the secondwinningest coach in league history, al arbour was a solid but unspectacular stayathome defenseman who bounced between four nhl teams and various minor leagues over an 18year pro career. Our guys showed up at the right time and they came up big.
The team splits its home games between nassau coliseum in uniondale, new york and barclays center in the borough of brooklyn. As coach of the 1980s new york islanders dynasty, al arbour commanded immediate respect from his players and contemporaries around the nhl. With al arbour at the helm, the islanders win four consecutive stanley cups between 197983. Bill torrey had to work hard to convince al arbour that hed be the right man to coach the. Al used to say that the negative energy that youre feeling, turn it into a positive energy, hall of fame defenceman denis potvin said. Patricks roman catholic church in huntington for a mass celebrating the life of al arbour, the teams late head coach who led the team to four straight stanley cup championships starting in 1980. Fox sports floridas denis potvin pays tribute to al arbour, the hockey legend who was potvins coach with the islanders when they won four straight stanley cup titles. Some might argue the price tag to be a little steep for five hits. The islanders are one of three nhl franchises in the new. Due to covid19, all shipping is experiencing significant delays.
Other management personnel who have been inducted include al arbour, who coached the islanders from 1972 to. Panthers, became the first defenseman in nhl history to crack 1,000 points. The new york islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in the new york metropolitan area. List of new york islanders award winners wikipedia. He had some brillinat players that had hall of fame careers like denis potvin, billy smith, trottier, bossy, gillies. However, a montreal newspaperman reported the next day that one of the canadiens goals had deflected into the net off denis potvin s inflated ego. Bill torrey, denis potvin recall time with al arbour. The 197980 season was a series of peaks and valleys for both denis potvin and the new york islanders. The new york islanders are an american professional ice hockey team based in uniondale. Former new york islanders gm bill torrey and former captain denis potvin recall their time with the recently deceased coaching legend al arbour. The islanders meanwhile began to form a core group that would build one of the nhl dynasties as players like denis potvin, mike bossy, bryan trottier, and billy smith were all. It wasnt seventh avenue, but al arbour put islanders on hockey map islanders coach al arbour talks in the dressing room after a game at the nassau coliseum. Denis potvin was the anchor of the new york islanders franchise and dynasty. Armand potvin died during the 1984 playoffs, causing denis to miss his first nhl playoff game that year while he attended the funeral.
It wasnt seventh avenue, but al arbour put islanders on. I got my thumb broken, had it operated on and didnt come back until march 1. The 1982 stanley cup finals was the championship series of the national hockey leagues nhl 198182 season, and the culmination of the 1982 stanley cup playoffs. I knew it was going to be a tough series and we won it, thank god. For potvins, a chance to reflect on a shared islanders legacy denis potvin, left, and his brother jean in brooklyn this month. Denis proved a major asset, helping beat the rangers but never did potvin receive special treatment from his mentor. Al arbour, the bespectacled gentleman of a coach who molded a young, talented new york islanders franchise into a national hockey league. Bryan trottier and clark gillies, defenseman denis potvin and goalie billy smith. The new york islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in the new york.
But thanks to coach al arbour s ministrations potvin didnt get mad at his teammates, nor. These days denis potvin is gratified whenever the counterman at his favorite deli leans over and gives him a congratulatory tap on the shoulder after an islander victory. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Shop comcs extensive selection of all items matching. He earned his spot in the hockey hall of fame back in 1996 as a leader of men.
Han vann fyra stanley cup som spelare med tre olika lag. Al arbour, who passed away at age 82 on august 28, had a long career as a professional hockey player, and an even longer career as an nhl coach. Players such as mike bossy, denis potvin, bryan trottier and billy. The obituary was featured in legacy on august 28, 2015. Denis potvin, bryan trottier and mike bossy have won at least four awards, with all three winning the calder. Gt01 al arbour mike bossy denis potvin gt02 tony esposito glenn hall corey crawford gt03 ed giacomin mike richter henrik lundqvist. Al arbour, legendary coach and master motivator, dead at. An update on the denis potvin to the rangers story sny. We welcome you to use a comc account to combine your purchases and ship them at a later time. Denis potvin honors hockey legend al arbour youtube. Al arbour, coach of islanders dynasty that won four. They played together for the islanders starting in 1973. Al arbour, dead at 82, fought in glasses in 1957, then sat in same penalty box as opponent. My family lived in the same long island neighborhood as denis and he was just as nice off the ice as he was tough on it.
Arbour broke into the nhl during the original six era and played pro for 18 seasons between the nhl and the minor leagues. New york islanders greatest of alltime the hockey writers. They are members of the metropolitan division of the eastern conference of the national hockey league nhl. For potvins, a chance to reflect on a shared islanders legacy. Denis potvin didnt keep a diary as the firstplace new york islanders spent a very frustrating week. Islanders stanley cupwinning coach arbour passes away at age 82. Get the best deals on new york islanders hockey trading cards nhl 200607 season when you shop the largest online selection at. Legends of hockey spotlight denis potvin the pinnacle. Denis potvins older brother, jean, was a darn good defenseman and one of the funniest players. Former islanders general manager bill torrey and former captain denis potvin were as heart broken as anyone over the news that hall of fame coach al arbour had passed away. Potvin fitting in, standing apart the new york times. It was played between the vancouver canucks in their first finals appearance and the defending champion new york islanders, in their third finals appearance. Huntington residents had the chance to say goodbye to an unforgettable champion.
Weekes on whether quinn hughes is ready for the nhl jun 27, 2018 duration. Denis potvin signs multiyear contract the new york. Heres what was said about the 198283 season by the islanders, their opponents and observers. Louis 52, helping ease some of potvin s woes, but arbour s problems were still pressing as the islanders prepared to play the flyers. Hitting the market for another year in 2012 was itgs ultimate memorabilia product. I missed thirtysix games that year and by january 1, 1980, the islanders. Denis potvin speaks to the nassau coliseum crowd with former islanders. We got stronger and stronger with every series we went through. He was a tremendous mentor on and off the ice, potvin said. Dynastic islanders deserve unprecedented hall of fame honor. Islanders plan to honour al arbour with jersey patch.
Former new york islanders coach al arbour waves to fans as he leaves. Al arbour, who coached the islanders to four consecutive stanley cup championships and ranks as the nhls secondmost winningest coach, has died, team officials announced friday. Islanders plan to honour al arbour with jersey patch a look back at the storied career and life of new york islanders legendary coach and halloffamer al arbour, who passed away at the age of 82. Bobby orr was a great and legendary player, and denis potvin has been for us the very same thing. Denis brodeurgetty images arbour led the islanders to. Al arbour, the bespectacled gentleman of a coach who molded a young, talented new york islanders franchise into a national hockey league dynasty that won four straight stanley cups in the early. Denis potvin s introduction to ottawa 67s hockey was about as unique as his subsequent nhl career was legendary. Bill torrey, denis potvin recall their time with al arbour. He returned only for spot power play duty in the last game of the second. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. From expansion to stanley cup contenders in two years proved that al arbour was one of the top coaches in the nhl as he was able to sustain the success in new york. The latest release from leaf, in the game used is back with tones of vintage memorabilia. Rare 1980s al arbour ny islanders nhl hockey coach.
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