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He won two Stanley Cups during his professional career, one with the Dallas Stars and another with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
15 Interesting Facts About Darryl Sydor
Darryl Sydor is a two-time Stanley Cup champion defenseman who played nearly 1,300 NHL games for six different franchises.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#28
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He was selected seventh overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings.
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He played for six different NHL franchises throughout his career.
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He reached the Stanley Cup Finals five times, winning the championship twice.
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He was a key member of the Dallas Stars' 'big four' defensemen during their successful era.
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He recorded a career-high 40 assists and 48 points during the 1996-97 season with the Dallas Stars.
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He won a Memorial Cup championship with the Kamloops Blazers in 1992 before establishing his NHL career.
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He represented his country at the World Junior Championships in 1992.
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He made his NHL debut in 1991-92 but was sent back to his junior team after playing only 18 games.
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He played in the NHL All-Star Game consecutively in 1998 and 1999.
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He became a naturalized United States citizen along with his wife at the end of 2006.
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After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching roles with several teams, including AHL and NHL affiliates.
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He played over 1,200 regular season games in the National Hockey League.
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He returned to the Dallas Stars for a third distinct stint with the team in November 2008.
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In the season he won his first Stanley Cup, he matched his career-high of 48 points and set a personal best of 14 goals.
About Darryl Sydor
Darryl Sydor is a Canadian-American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 19 seasons in the NHL. He won two Stanley Cups, first with the Dallas Stars in 1999 and again with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004. Drafted 7th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 1990, he was known for his steady defensive play and offensive contributions, particularly during his multiple stints with the Dallas Stars.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1999
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Stanley Cup Champion
2004
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Memorial Cup Champion
1992
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NHL All-Star Game Selection
1998
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NHL All-Star Game Selection
1999
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Darryl Sydor.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 28
Status: Retired
Age: 53 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 211 lbs (96 kg)
Born: Edmonton, Alberta
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 98
Assists: 409
Points: 507
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1990
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Los Angeles Kings Dallas Stars Columbus Blue Jackets Tampa Bay Lightning Dallas Stars Pittsburgh Penguins Dallas Stars St. Louis Blues
Darryl Sydor played for 8 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 1990.