Bill Torrey

Bill Torrey was a highly influential NHL executive known for building successful hockey teams, most notably the New York Islanders. As the team's general manager from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, he assembled a roster that won four consecutive Stanley Cups from 1980 to 1983. Torrey's strategic eye for talent and team development transformed the Islanders into a powerhouse and helped shape NHL management practices. His leadership and vision left a lasting legacy in professional hockey, earning him recognition as one of the sport's most skilled and respected executives.