ANAHEIM, Calif. — He’s been a part of the NHL landscape for nearly four decades, 17 years on the ice and 19 more behind the bench, including the last seven as an assistant coach with the Winnipeg Jets.
He was one of the Edmonton Oilers’ true unsung heroes as the steady, reliable defensive partner of free-wheeling future NHL hall-of-famer Paul Coffey, hoisting five Stanley Cups with a team that dominated hockey through the 1980s.
The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, still considers him one of the most inspirational teammates he played with during his illustrious career.