Retired hockey defenceman who played 11 years in NHL with teams like the Los Angeles Kings. He later became the NHL's Senior Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations.
He was born in londplayed junior hockey with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey Association.
He served as the head coach of the New York Rangers from 1994 to 1998.
His son, Gregory, won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Boston Bruins.
He coached legendary centre Mark Messier as head coach of the New York Rangers.