Tom McVie

(June 6, 1935 — Jan. 19, 2025)

Born in Trail, B.C., he was long-time player and coach who didn’t go scouting until he was in his 60s. . . . Joined the Boston Bruins’ pro scouting staff in 1998 and worked through 2019-20. Won a Stanley Cup with the 2010-11 Bruins. . . . Got into 1,072 games over 18 seasons during his pro playing career, mostly in the WHL with the Seattle Totems, Portland Buckaroos, Los Angeles Blades and Phoenix Roadrunners. Also played in the EHL and IHL, retiring after 1973-74. . . . Coaching career that lasted 27 seasons began in 1971-72 as player/coach of the IHL’s Fort Wayne Komets. . . . Was NHL head coach with the Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils and Boston. . . . Won the 1978-79 WHA championship (Avco Cup) as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets. . . . One of the game’s great storytellers.