Former NHL coach and general manager Bryan Murray, who spent time with five different teams in his career, died of colon cancer on Saturday. He was 74.
Murray was GM of the Detroit Red Wings (1990-94), Florida Panthers (1994-98), Anaheim Ducks (2002-04), and Ottawa Senators (2007-16), and coached the Washington Capitals (1981-90), Red Wings (1990-93), Panthers (1997-98), Ducks (2001-02) and Senators (2005-08).
"Bryan Murray's strength and character were reflected in the teams he coached and the teams he built over decades of front office excellence," Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. "While his warmth and dry sense of humor were always evident, they were accompanied by the fiery competitiveness and determination that were his trademarks. As we mourn Bryan's passing, we celebrate his many contributions to the game -- as well as his courage. The National Hockey League family sends our deepest condolences, comfort and support to Bryan's family, his many friends and all whose lives he influenced."
He was a 620-465-23 coaching record with 131 ties in 17 NHL seasons, and won the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year with the Capitals in 1983-84, guiding them to a 48-27-5 record.
Murray led the Senators to the Stanley Cup Final in 2007; they lost to the Ducks in five games.
Most recently, Murray served as a special adviser to Senators GM Pierre Dorion after stepping down as Ottawa GM in April 2016 to focus on his health and to spend time with his family. He was inducted into the Senators Ring of Honour on Jan. 24.
"Bryan was one of the greatest men that the game of hockey has ever known and also a great father, mentor and teacher," Ottawa owner Eugene Melnyk told the Senators website. "We extend our sincere condolences to his wife, Geri, daughters, Heide and Brittany and the entire Murray family on their loss."
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