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He won the Stanley Cup twice as a player with the New York Islanders during their 1980s dynasty.
15 Interesting Facts About Brent Sutter
A two-time Stanley Cup champion and legendary face-off specialist, Brent Sutter played 18 NHL seasons before transitioning to a successful coaching career.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#21
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He is one of six brothers who all played in the National Hockey League.
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He served as the captain of the New York Islanders starting in 1987 after Denis Potvin relinquished the role.
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He was selected 17th overall by the New York Islanders in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.
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He was inducted into the New York Islanders Hall of Fame on January 18, 2025.
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He played in a total of 1,111 regular-season games, scoring 363 goals and 466 assists for 829 points.
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He was the last active player in the NHL who had played with the New York Islanders during their early 1980s dynasty.
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He was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1991 along with Brad Lauer in exchange for Adam Creighton and Steve Thomas.
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He won the Bob Nystrom Award in 1991, which is awarded to the Islander who best exemplifies leadership, hustle, and dedication.
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He compiled an incredible 19–0–1 record in three years as the head coach of the Canadian national junior team.
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He became the first head coach to lead Canada to consecutive gold medals at the World Junior Hockey Championships in 2005 and 2006.
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He led the New Jersey Devils to a franchise-best 51-win season and an Atlantic Division title in the 2008–09 season.
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He coached his own son and his nephew while serving as the head coach of the Western Hockey League's Red Deer Rebels.
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He was coached by his older brother during a portion of his seven-year playing tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks.
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His decision to step down from coaching the New Jersey Devils for family reasons, only to sign with the Calgary Flames two weeks later, sparked significant controversy and anger.
About Brent Sutter
Brent Sutter is a Canadian former NHL centre who enjoyed an illustrious 18-year playing career, winning two Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders and later playing for the Chicago Blackhawks. Renowned as one of the finest face-off specialists of his era, he transitioned into a highly successful coaching career in both the NHL and international junior hockey.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1981-82
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Stanley Cup Champion
1982-83
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NHL All-Star
1985
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Bob Nystrom Award
1991
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New York Islanders Hall of Fame Inductee
2025
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Brent Sutter.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 21
Status: Retired
Age: 64 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 188 lbs (85 kg)
Born: Viking, Alberta
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 363
Assists: 466
Points: 829
Teams: 2
Drafted: 1980
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
New York Islanders Chicago Blackhawks
Brent Sutter played for 2 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New York Islanders in 1980.