Stu Barnes
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Stuart Barnes is an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars
of the National Hockey League
(NHL). He played 16 seasons at centre
in the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers
, Pittsburgh Penguins
, Buffalo Sabres
, and Dallas Stars.
. On November 25, 1993, the Jets traded him along with a sixth round selection (previously acquired from the St. Louis Blues; Chris Kibermanis) in 1994
to the Florida Panthers
for Randy Gilhen
. In Florida, he went to the Stanley Cup Finals
, only to lose to the Colorado Avalanche
. Then on November 19, 1996, the Pittsburgh Penguins
traded Chris Wells
to the Panthers for Barnes and Jason Woolley
. In 1999, Barnes was traded to the Buffalo Sabres
for Matthew Barnaby
. In Buffalo, he went to the Finals again, this time against Dallas, only to lose on a triple-overtime goal by Brett Hull
. He served as the captain
for the Sabres before being traded to the Stars in 2003 for Michael Ryan
and a second round draft pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft
. When Mike Modano
was injured during the 2006–07 season, Barnes served as an alternate captain of the Stars. He also served as an alternate captain for most of the 2007–08 season due to Sergei Zubov
's absence from the line-up. Barnes announced his retirement as a player on August 28, 2008 and joined the Stars as an assistant coach under a two-year contract.
In his first game for Dallas, Barnes had to be reassured that the fans were not booing him because of his status as a former Buffalo Sabre. They were, in fact, yelling "Stu" whenever he touched the puck as a sign of respect. This was also done for him by Winnipeg, Buffalo and Pittsburgh fans during his time with the Jets, Sabres and Penguins.
, of the Tri-City Americans
of the WHL
; both previously played for the Americans.
Barnes and his wife, Julie, have one daughter (Riley) and one son (Jack). The family spends the offseason in Washington state.
The phrase "The Stu Look" is a reference to Stu Barnes.
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
of the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL). He played 16 seasons at centre
Centre (ice hockey)
The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player...
in the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
, Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
, Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
, and Dallas Stars.
Playing career
Barnes was drafted fourth overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft1989 NHL Entry Draft
The 1989 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 17 at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Some believe that the Detroit Red Wings' 1989 draft was the most successful ever, with 5,721 total NHL games played by the players selected.-Selections by round:...
. On November 25, 1993, the Jets traded him along with a sixth round selection (previously acquired from the St. Louis Blues; Chris Kibermanis) in 1994
1994 NHL Entry Draft
The 1994 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Hartford Civic Center on June 28–29, 1994.-Selections by round:Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:...
to the Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
for Randy Gilhen
Randy Gilhen
Randy Gilhen is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward. He grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba.Gilhen started his National Hockey League career with the Hartford Whalers in 1982. He also played for the Winnipeg Jets, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and...
. In Florida, he went to the Stanley Cup Finals
Stanley Cup Finals
The Stanley Cup Finals is the championship series to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup, emblematic of the professional club championship of ice hockey. Although the Cup itself has existed since 1893, an annual championship series between professional teams was not established until 1913...
, only to lose to the Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...
. Then on November 19, 1996, the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
traded Chris Wells
Chris Wells (ice hockey)
Chris Wells is a Canadian retired professional hockey player who played in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers.-Playing career:...
to the Panthers for Barnes and Jason Woolley
Jason Woolley
Jason Woolley is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.- Playing career :Woolley attended Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI before the Washington Capitals selected him 61st overall in the 1989 NHL Draft. Woolley's most productive NHL season was his 1998–99 campaign with the Buffalo...
. In 1999, Barnes was traded to the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
for Matthew Barnaby
Matthew Barnaby
Matthew Barnaby is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger. Barnaby played in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars.-Playing career:He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres...
. In Buffalo, he went to the Finals again, this time against Dallas, only to lose on a triple-overtime goal by Brett Hull
Brett Hull
Brett Andrew Hull is a former Canadian-American NHL player and the former Executive Vice President of the Dallas Stars. He is the son of Bobby Hull and nephew of Dennis Hull, both former NHL players. Hull is also known as "The Golden Brett," which is a play off of his father's nickname, "The...
. He served as the captain
Captain (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey...
for the Sabres before being traded to the Stars in 2003 for Michael Ryan
Michael Ryan (hockey)
Michael Ryan is an American professional ice hockey forward who plays for the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:...
and a second round draft pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft
2003 NHL Entry Draft
The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee on June 21, 2003.Marc-Andre Fleury was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, only the third goalie in NHL history selected as the first overall draft choice...
. When Mike Modano
Mike Modano
Michael Thomas Modano, Jr. is a retired American professional ice hockey player, who most notably played for the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. He is the all-time goal-scoring and points leader amongst American-born players in the NHL, as well as the last active player in the NHL...
was injured during the 2006–07 season, Barnes served as an alternate captain of the Stars. He also served as an alternate captain for most of the 2007–08 season due to Sergei Zubov
Sergei Zubov
Sergei Alexandrovich Zubov is a former Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Dallas Stars, New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League as well as SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League...
's absence from the line-up. Barnes announced his retirement as a player on August 28, 2008 and joined the Stars as an assistant coach under a two-year contract.
In his first game for Dallas, Barnes had to be reassured that the fans were not booing him because of his status as a former Buffalo Sabre. They were, in fact, yelling "Stu" whenever he touched the puck as a sign of respect. This was also done for him by Winnipeg, Buffalo and Pittsburgh fans during his time with the Jets, Sabres and Penguins.
Personal life
He is currently part owner, along with former teammate Olaf KolzigOlaf Kölzig
Olaf Kölzig is a retired German professional ice hockey goaltender and associate goalie coach for the Washington Capitals. With the exception of 8 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, he played his entire 14 year career with the Capitals...
, of the Tri-City Americans
Tri-City Americans
The Tri-City Americans are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League, based in Kennewick, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Center...
of the WHL
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
; both previously played for the Americans.
Barnes and his wife, Julie, have one daughter (Riley) and one son (Jack). The family spends the offseason in Washington state.
The phrase "The Stu Look" is a reference to Stu Barnes.
Awards and achievements
- WHLWestern Hockey LeagueThe Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
- Jim Piggott Memorial TrophyJim Piggott Memorial TrophyThe Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the top rookie in the Western Hockey League.The award is named after Jim Piggott who was the founder of the WHL's Saskatoon Blades, as well as one of the first presidents of the league.- Winners :...
(Rookie of the Year) 1987–88 - WHL - West Second All-Star Team 1987–88
- WHL - Four Broncos Memorial Trophy (MVP) 1988–89
- WHL - West Second All-Star Team 1988–89
Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Team | League | GP | G Goal (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to... |
A Assist (ice hockey) In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal... |
Pts Point (ice hockey) Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one... |
PIM Penalty (ice hockey) A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,... |
GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1987–88 | New Westminster Bruins New Westminster Bruins The New Westminster Bruins were a junior ice hockey team from the Western Hockey League. There were two franchises that carried this name:* 1971–1981... |
WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... |
71 | 37 | 64 | 101 | 88 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 1988–89 | Tri-City Americans Tri-City Americans The Tri-City Americans are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League, based in Kennewick, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Center... |
WHL | 70 | 59 | 82 | 141 | 117 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 10 | ||
| 1989–90 | Tri-City Americans | WHL | 63 | 52 | 92 | 144 | 165 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 26 | ||
| 1990–91 | Canadian National Team | Intl | 52 | 22 | 27 | 49 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1991–92 1991–92 AHL season The 1991–92 AHL season was the 56th season of the American Hockey League. The league realigns from divisions into three divisions, creating the new Atlantic division. Fifteen teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Fredericton Canadiens finished first overall in the regular season... |
Moncton Alpines Moncton Alpines Moncton Alpines could refer to:*Moncton Wildcats - the former name of a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League*Moncton Golden Flames - the former name of a defunct professional ice hockey team based in Moncton... |
AHL American Hockey League The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League... |
30 | 13 | 20 | 33 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 6 | ||
| 1991–92 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 46 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1992–93 1992–93 AHL season The 1992–93 AHL season was the 57th season of the American Hockey League. Sixteen teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Binghamton Rangers finished first overall in the regular season with 124 points, a which holds to this day... |
Moncton Hawks Moncton Hawks The Moncton Hawks were a professional ice hockey team based in Moncton, New Brunswick. They played in the American Hockey League between 1987 and 1994 operated as a minor league affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets. Home games were played at the Moncton Coliseum... |
AHL | 42 | 23 | 31 | 54 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1992–93 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 38 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 1993–94 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1993–94 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
NHL | 59 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1994–95 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 41 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1995–96 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 72 | 19 | 25 | 44 | 46 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | ||
| 1996–97 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 19 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1996–97 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
NHL | 62 | 17 | 22 | 39 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1997–98 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 78 | 30 | 35 | 65 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 1998–99 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 64 | 20 | 12 | 32 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1998–99 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
NHL | 17 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 6 | ||
| 1999–00 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 82 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2000–01 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 75 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | ||
| 2001–02 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 68 | 17 | 31 | 48 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2002–03 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 68 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2002–03 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
NHL | 13 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2003–04 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 77 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005–06 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 78 | 15 | 21 | 36 | 44 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2006–07 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 82 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 2007–08 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 79 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| NHL totals | 1136 | 261 | 336 | 597 | 438 | 116 | 30 | 32 | 62 | 24 | ||||
See also
- List of Buffalo Sabres players
- List of NHL players with 1000 games played
- Captain (ice hockey)Captain (ice hockey)In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey...