Bill Torrey

Bill Torrey
Torrey in 2015
Born	(1934-06-23)June 23, 1934 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died	May 2, 2018(2018-05-02) (aged 83) West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.
Occupation	Hockey executive
Known for	General manager of the New York Islanders (1972–1992) President of the Florida Panthers (1993–2001)
Awards	Hockey Hall of Fame (1995)

William Arthur Torrey (June 23, 1934 – May 2, 2018) was a Canadian hockey executive. He served as a general manager in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Oakland Seals, New York Islanders, and Florida Panthers. He developed the Islanders into a dynasty that won four consecutive Stanley Cups.^[1] He was often called "The Architect", or "Bow Tie Bill" for the bow tie he wore.