Pat Quinn passes away at the age of 71

[JoeyBeans]

R.I.P Quinn.

Only guy I know who can take a puck to each eye.

 

[ShooterMikgaven]

RIP Pat. My fondest memories of being a fan of this team were with him at the helm.

 

[crump]

RIP Pat. Maple Leaf forever.

 

[Primary Assist]

I was about 12 years old when I first got into the Leafs and he was the first coach I could remember. I always thought he looked like such a boss standing tall behind the bench chewin' away at his gum. It was so clear that all of the players really respected him. Rest in peace, the game of hockey lost a great individual today.

 

[Hurt]

A great Canadian, a great Leaf and a great man. RIP Pat.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

RIP Great man

 

[pm88]

RIP Pat Quinn. He'll be known as being the head coach of some of the most successful Leafs teams of this past decade.

Seemed like a great man, and my condolences to his family

 

[LeeIs]

I was shocked when I heard this. I wasn't really following what he was doing and how his health was. Just shocking news.

RIP Pat!! Sad day.

 

[Lauro]

This hit me hard. Very sad news. Great man. R.I.P.

 

[StringsAttached]

First coach I ever watched.

Thanks for the great memories, may he rest in peace.

 

[Im Old Gregggg]

Surprising and disappointing news this morning, grew up with watching patty coach.... fond memories and getting the chance to talk to him in person as a kid was a memory I'll never forget.

Hockey world and the world in general lost a great one today, condolences to the family and RIP Pat Quinn, hope your lighting up a stogie with Pat Burns as we speak!

 

[Crystal Pepsi]

Took the wind out of my sails hearing that news today. Pat Burns and Pat Quinn were the best Leaf coaches of my time for sure. Both gone way too early. RIP Pat Quinn.

 

[exporta]

I was surprised to hear was in the hospital during the HHOF, I figured he'd be ok. Really sad to hear that he lost the battle, anyone know what his ailment was?

Pat was the last great coach this team had, and the last great GM (sorry Burke). We were always competitive when he was at the helm.

 

[Stephen]

Really shocked and saddened to hear this news. RIP Pat Quinn.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

A lot of great memories , condolences to his family.

RIP

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

Bob Dylan:

Oh come all without, come all within
You'll not see nothing like the mighty Quinn
Come all without, come all within
You'll not see nothing like the mighty Quinn

Fare thee well Pat.

 

[TMLeafer]

Terrible news to hear this morning

 

[Brown Dog]

So sad to hear he's gone, way too soon. But he leaves us with so many great memories. RIP.

 

[Murphy Blue]

God bless Quinn, he was the reason I fell in love with the Leafs. Sad day for hockey fans.

 

[Mystifo]

He was the first coach I truly remember watching coach the leafs a ton. My fondest memories of this team is him coaching our team to the conference finals.

RIP Pat you will never be forgotten.

 

[Auston Matthews]

He was coaching while i fell in love with the leafs as a young fan. I always remember him for the way he would chew his gum behind the bench haha.

R.I.P Pat Quinn

 

[WinB4IDIE]

R.I.P Pat Quinn I wish you were never let go by the Leafs, another ex-Leaf died on the same day Murray Oliver November 23, 2014 he died of a heart attack at the age of 77 R.I.P to Mr Oliver as well.

 

[Mystifo]

I don't know if this has been posted yet but I figure some of you would love to watch it. Really good little clip.

 

[Leaf Army]

Very sad day. He was a great coach. I have lots of great memories from his time in Toronto.

 

[socko]

My favorite leaf coach ever, sad news. He was a tough guy that let his skill players play skill. He was the perfect head coach for Pavel Bure. Babcock would have him playing the trap.