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Ivan Barbashev

Ivan Dmitrievich Barbashev (Russian: Иван Дмитриевич Барбашёв; born 14 December 1995) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). Barbashev was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the second round, 33rd overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Ivan Barbashev
Ivan Barbashev during the 2019 Stanley Cup parade.jpg
Barbashev with the St. Louis Blues in 2019
Born (1995-12-14) 14 December 1995 (age 28)
Moscow, Russia
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Vegas Golden Knights
St. Louis Blues
NHL draft 33rd overall, 2014
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2015–present

Born and raised in Russia, Barbashev started playing hockey there before moving to North America in 2012, where he joined the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He spent three seasons in the QMJHL before making his professional debut in the AHL, and made his NHL debut in 2017. Internationally, Barbashev has played for the Russian national junior team at several tournaments, winning a silver and bronze medal in consecutive World Junior Championships. Barbashev is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Blues in 2019 and the Golden Knights in 2023.

Playing career

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Barbashev during the 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

Amateur

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Barbashev played for HC MVD in the Russian Junior Hockey League (MHL) during the 2011–12 season. In 38 games with the club he recorded 8 goals and 10 points. At the conclusion of the season, Barbashev was selected first overall by the Moncton Wildcats in the 2012 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft.[1][2]

Barbashev joined the Wildcats in 2012 where he scored 62 points in his first season, and was named to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team.[3] Eligible for the 2014 NHL Entry Draft,[4] Barbashev was the only "A"-rated prospect on the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's preliminary list of players to watch in the QMJHL.[5] After his selection by the Blues in the second round, Barbashev was later signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the club on 21 July 2014.[6]

Professional

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Barbashev practicing with the Blues in 2015

Barbashev made his professional debut in the 2015–16 season with the Blues' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. He recorded 28 points in 65 games.[7]

Barbashev made his NHL debut on 25 January 2017 against the Minnesota Wild.[8] At the time he was second on the Wolves in scoring with 37 points in 44 games.[9] His first goal came against Andrew Hammond of the Ottawa Senators on 7 February.[10] Barbashev finished the season playing 30 games for the Blues, where he had 12 points, and had 37 points in 46 games for the Wolves.[11]

 
Barbashev with the Golden Knights in 2024.

Barbashev's first full season with the Blues came in 2018–19, where he recorded 26 points in 80 games. He and the Blues won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Boston Bruins in seven games.[12] In 25 postseason games, he scored six points.[11]

On 1 September 2019, the Blues re-signed Barbashev to a two-year, $2.95 million contract extension.[13]

The 2022–23 season proved difficult for the Blues, who dropped out of contention for the postseason by the midpoint. Barbashev likewise did not match his record totals from the prior year, but posted 10 goals and 29 points in 59 games. With his contract set to expire, he was considered an in-demand player at the trade deadline.[14] On February 26, 2023, he was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for prospect Zach Dean.[15]

Barbashev proved an immediate success on arriving in Vegas, with 6 goals and 10 assists in 23 regular season games. By the beginning of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, he was playing on the team's top line alongside Jonathan Marchessault and Jack Eichel. He had 7 goals and 11 assists in Vegas' deep run to the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals, where they defeated the Florida Panthers to take the championship, the team's first and Barbashev's second.[16][17] Following their victory, there was some question as to whether Vegas would be able to retain Barbashev, given its constraints under the salary cap.[18]

On June 28, 2023, Barbashev signed a five-year, $25 million extension with the Golden Knights. The team had earlier that day traded veteran forward Reilly Smith in order to create the necessary room for Barbashev's contract.[19]

International play

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Competing internationally with the Russian national junior team, Barbashev won gold at the 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, played at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, placed fourth at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships, and won bronze at the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[20] At the 2014 World Juniors, he was the youngest player on the Russian team, and had one goal and one assist.[21]

Personal life

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Barbashev began skating at age three.[7] Barbashev's older brother Sergei plays for Admiral Vladivostok of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Barbashev and his wife married in July 2014.[22] He also has a younger brother, Max, who played in the Dynamo Moscow youth system,[7] and is currently playing with the Bloomington Bison.[23]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 HK MVD Balashikha MHL 38 8 2 10 18 — — — — —
2012–13 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 68 18 44 62 36 5 1 2 3 0
2013–14 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 48 25 43 68 27 6 4 6 10 8
2014–15 Moncton Wildcats QMJHL 57 45 50 95 59 16 13 11 24 14
2015–16 Chicago Wolves AHL 65 10 18 28 15 — — — — —
2016–17 Chicago Wolves AHL 46 19 18 37 14 2 0 0 0 0
2016–17 St. Louis Blues NHL 30 5 7 12 2 6 0 0 0 2
2017–18 St. Louis Blues NHL 53 7 6 13 4 — — — — —
2017–18 Chicago Wolves AHL 20 5 5 10 6 — — — — —
2018–19 St. Louis Blues NHL 80 14 12 26 17 25 3 3 6 4
2019–20 St. Louis Blues NHL 69 11 15 26 23 3 0 0 0 2
2020–21 St. Louis Blues NHL 38 5 7 12 6 4 0 1 1 4
2021–22 St. Louis Blues NHL 81 26 34 60 40 12 0 2 2 4
2022–23 St. Louis Blues NHL 59 10 19 29 36 — — — — —
2022–23 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 23 6 10 16 6 22 7 11 18 18
2023–24 Vegas Golden Knights NHL 82 19 26 45 42 7 0 4 4 0
NHL totals 515 103 136 239 176 79 10 21 31 34

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2012 Russia U17   5 4 2 6 4
2012 Russia IH18 5th 4 1 0 1 4
2013 Russia U18 4th 7 3 6 9 4
2014 Russia WJC   7 1 1 2 0
2015 Russia WJC   7 3 3 6 2
Junior totals 30 12 12 24 14

Awards and honors

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Award Year
QMJHL
All-Rookie Team 2012–13 [24]
NHL
Stanley Cup champion 2019, 2023 [25][26]
International
World U-17 Hockey Challenge gold medal 2012 [27]
IIHF World U20 Championship bronze medal 2014 [28]

IIHF World U20 Championship silver medal

References

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  2. ^ "Beyond Tomorrow: The Class of 2014". HockeysFuture.com. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
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  7. ^ a b c Paller, Clarence (25 May 2016). "Ivan Barbashev - a dynamic powerhouse in the making for the St. Louis Blues". phpa.com. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  8. ^ Pierce, Jessi (27 January 2017). "Wild handle Blues, enter break leading West". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
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  10. ^ Stevenson, Chris (8 February 2017). "Jake Allen makes 30 saves, Blues blank Senators". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Ivan Barbashyov". eliteprospects.com. Elite Prospects. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  12. ^ Rosen, Dan (13 June 2019). "Blues win Stanley Cup for first time, defeat Bruins in Game 7 of Final". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  13. ^ "Barbashev signs two-year contract with Blues". nhl.com. National Hockey League. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  14. ^ Ashpaugh, Marcus (16 May 2023). "Blues 2022-23 Report Cards: Ivan Barbashev". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  15. ^ "Vegas Golden Knights acquire Ivan Barbashev from Blues". Vegas Golden Knights. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  16. ^ Delos Santos, Paul (4 May 2023). "Barbashev showing skill, intangibles for Golden Knights during playoffs". NHL.com. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  17. ^ Vingan, Adam (7 June 2023). "How trade pickup Ivan Barbashev has lifted Vegas' top line to new heights". Sportsnet. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  18. ^ Maxwell, Scott (14 June 2023). "Will the Golden Knights be able to keep Ivan Barbashev and Adin Hill?". Daily Faceoff. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  19. ^ "Barbashev signs 5-year, $25 million contract to stay with Golden Knights". NHL.com. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  20. ^ "Ivan Barbashev: 2014 Top Prospect". WinnipegHockeyTalk.com. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  21. ^ Morreale, Mike G. (4 March 2014). "Barbashev finding his way in North American game". NHL.com. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  22. ^ Willhite, Lindsey (24 February 2017). "From Russia With Young Love – Center Ivan Barbashev". ChicagoWolves.com. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  23. ^ "BARBASHEV LOANED TO BISON". Bloomington Bison. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  24. ^ "The Golden Puck Awards, an unforgettable evening". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. 15 April 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
  25. ^ "Blues win cup for first time, defeat Bruins in Game 7 of final". National Hockey League. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  26. ^ Brewer, Contessa (14 June 2023). "Golden Knights' Stanley Cup win cements Las Vegas as a big-time sports city". CNBC. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  27. ^ "Russia Wins Gold Medal at 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge". Hockey Canada. 18 July 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
  28. ^ "NHL Prospect Hot List: Ivan Barbashev and World Junior Championship wrap". The Hockey News. 1 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
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