Goodbye, Radar: Legendary Islanders coach Al Arbour passes away at 82

The Islanders have confirmed the passing of dynasty coach Al Arbour at the age of 82.

Absolutely no words in this or any other space can truly capture what Arbour meant to the Islanders franchise, Long Island, the NHL or the sport of hockey in general. The man was a decorated player, coach, innovator, motivator and legend that few can match.

We'll have more on the life and passing of Al Arbour as more reactions and stories filter in. For now, here are some Twitter reactions from those that knew or played for the man known as "Radar."

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 (@pschwartzcbsfan) August 28, 2015

Have so many thoughts on passing of Al Arbour. So sad, he impacted my career, life deeply. Rest peacefully Al, prayers to Claire and family

— Ray Ferraro (@rayferrarotsn) August 28, 2015

Al Arbour has passed away? What a fantastic coach--what a fine human being.

— George Malik (@georgemalik) August 28, 2015

Al Arbour, one of the truly great coaches and legendary figures in NY sports history. Sad day.

— Peter Botte (@PeterBotte) 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

#isles pic.twitter.com/BeithXFuNa

— Oleg Imperial Stout (@OlegKvasha) August 28, 2015

Very sad news. Al Arbour passed away at about 4 a.m. at The Pines in Sarasota. RIP

— Mark Herrmann (@markpherrmann) August 28, 2015

Jiggs McDonald, one of Al's closest friends in recent years: `You'll never find a better man, or a better coach, for that matter.'

— Mark Herrmann (@markpherrmann) August 28, 2015

Sad to hear the news about Al Arbour. He was good to my Dad and my family, and a hell of a coach. He will be missed.

— Justin Bourne (@jtbourne) 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

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

Extremely sad to hear the news of Al Arbour passing,my first NHL coach, an amazing coach,even better person, condolences to his family #RIP

— Jamie McLennan (@jamiemclennan29) August 28, 2015

Sad to hear about the passing of Al Arbour! Always had great respect for his opponents! Always said hi walking past dressing room! #RIP

— Ken Daneyko (@KenDaneykoMSG) August 28, 2015

My Dad hadn't seen Arbour for a couple years after he retired. Dad drove Bro and I to Van to watch Isles play. I remember walking down the

— Justin Bourne (@jtbourne) August 28, 2015

tunnel to Isles room, Arbour seeing Dad for 1st time in years and, in the most hockey way possible, belting out an excited "SHITHEAD!!!"

— Justin Bourne (@jtbourne) 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

— AHL (@TheAHL) August 28, 2015

Kelly Hrudey and Glenn Healy loved Al Arbour. Inside Hockey from coaching his 1500th game -- https://t.co/uNDaTyPKnt

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 28, 2015

Met Al Arbour at Roger Neilson's HOF induction. Thanked him on behalf of my father for the Isles dynasty. #RIP

— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) August 28, 2015

Jiggs McDonald, one of Al's closest friends in recent years: `You'll never find a better man, or a better coach, for that matter.'

— Mark Herrmann (@markpherrmann) August 28, 2015

Al Arbour was a father figure to so many of us. As great a coach as he was, he was an even better man. I was very fortunate to play for him.

— CiC Foundation (@CiC16foundation) August 28, 2015

A great man has passed. Rest in peace, Radar.

— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) August 28, 2015

Sad day for isles family with the passing of al arbour..he'll always be remembered for all he did and the person he was #legend #RIP

— Michael Grabner (@grabs40) 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 (@joboych) August 28, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Arbour family. A legendary coach but a better man, rest in peace Coach Arbour

— Kyle Okposo (@bookerT2116) August 28, 2015

Last 2 Arbour pics (via @Bruce_Bennett). At practice coaching young LaFontaine + others, "talking" to VanHellemond. pic.twitter.com/w9g9K17ip5

— Darryl Haberman (@NHLHabes) August 28, 2015

NHL statement on Al Arbour pic.twitter.com/Ukd2rdst0P

— Travis Hughes (@TravisSBN) August 28, 2015

#Isles everyone wondering what to toast Al Arbor with tonight.Thats easy champagne,Al was a winner over and over.The drink of Champions

— Butch Goring (@91Butch) August 28, 2015