Barry Pederson
15 Interesting Facts
A two-time NHL All-Star centre and Stanley Cup champion, Barry Pederson was one of the league's top offensive playmakers in the early 1980s.
He was selected 18th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.
He won a Stanley Cup championship in 1991 as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
He set a Boston Bruins rookie record for goals in a single season with 44 in 1981-82.
He finished runner-up for the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year in 1982.
He recorded seven points in a single game against the Hartford Whalers, setting a franchise rookie record.
He posted back-to-back 100-point seasons in 1982-83 and 1983-84.
His career average of 1.529 points per game in 34 playoff contests ranks fourth highest in NHL history.
His 77 assists during the 1983-84 season ranked third in the league behind only Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey.
He represented Canada at the 1984 Canada Cup and the 1987 World Championships.
In 1984, he was diagnosed with a benign tumor in his shoulder that required surgery and muscle removal.
He was traded from Boston to Vancouver in 1986 in exchange for Cam Neely and a first-round draft pick.
He is one of only four players in Vancouver franchise history to record consecutive 50-assist seasons.
He was voted team MVP by both the media and fans during his first season with Vancouver in 1986-87.
He recorded 147 points in 55 games for the WHL's Victoria Cougars during the 1980-81 season.
After retiring from professional hockey, he became a studio analyst for NESN and a financial advisor in Boston.
About Barry Pederson
Barry Pederson was a skilled Canadian centre who starred in the NHL during the 1980s, setting rookie scoring records with the Boston Bruins. Despite early career setbacks due to shoulder surgery, he recorded back-to-back 100-point seasons and averaged 1.529 points per game in 34 playoff contests. He capped off his 12-season career by winning a Stanley Cup championship with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991.
Career Achievements & Milestones
Stanley Cup Champion
1991
NHL All-Star
1983
NHL All-Star
1984
Calder Memorial Trophy Runner-up
1982
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Teams & Career
Barry Pederson played for 5 different teams during his 12 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Boston Bruins in 1980.