robert thomas "butch" goring (born october 22, 1949) is a canadian retired ice hockey player. he played 16 seasons in the national hockey league (nhl) for the los angeles kings, new york islanders and boston bruins. he is a four-time stanley cup winner with the islanders. since retiring as a player he has served as head coach of both the bruins and islanders. he currently serves as the islanders tv color commentator alongside islanders play by play announcer brendan burke.