Murray Baron

Last updated
Murray Baron
Born (1967-06-01) June 1, 1967 (age 57)
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 235 lb (107 kg; 16 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Philadelphia Flyers
St. Louis Blues
Montreal Canadiens
Phoenix Coyotes
Vancouver Canucks
NHL draft 167th overall, 1986
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 19892004

Murray McElwain Roy Baron (born June 1, 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix Coyotes, and Vancouver Canucks.

Contents

Playing career

Philadelphia Flyers

Baron was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the eighth round, 167th overall, of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. He then attended the University of North Dakota for three years. Baron got his feet wet in the NHL playing 16 games with the Flyers in 1989–90 before playing 67 games the following year and establishing himself as an every-day NHLer. Shortly before the start of the 1991–92 season Baron was part of a deal that saw him and long-time Flyer Ron Sutter traded to the St. Louis Blues for Rod Brind'Amour and Dan Quinn.

St. Louis Blues

For the next five seasons in St. Louis Baron built a reputation as a bruising physical defensemen. Early on in the 1996–97 season, Baron was part of a blockbuster trade that sent him and Shayne Corson, along with a 5th-round draft pick to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Pierre Turgeon, Craig Conroy and Rory Fitzpatrick.

Montreal Canadiens

Baron's time with the Canadiens proved to be short-lived and after just 60-games he was on the move again, this time off to the Phoenix Coyotes in a deal for fellow defensemen Dave Manson.

Phoenix Coyotes

Baron would play just 63-games with the Coyotes over the next two seasons before he was changing addresses again, signing on with the Vancouver Canucks as a free agent.

Vancouver Canucks

In Vancouver, Baron finally found some stability setting in on the Canucks blue line and spending the next five seasons with the team and serving as their alternate captain. Following the 2002–03 season Baron left Vancouver as a free agent.

Return to St. Louis

With time running out in his career, the 37-year old blue liner signed a one-year deal to return to the St. Louis Blues. Baron scored one goal and added five assists in 80 games and retired from the NHL following the season.

Coaching career

In 2011, Baron began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League's Kamloops Storm. He also coaches for Kamloops Minor Hockey. [1]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1984–85 Vernon Lakers BCHL 37591493
1985–86Vernon LakersBCHL46123244179
1986–87 North Dakota Fighting Sioux WCHA 414101462
1987–88 North Dakota Fighting SiouxWCHA411101195
1988–89 North Dakota Fighting SiouxWCHA4026892
1988–89 Hershey Bears AHL 90338
1989–90 Hershey BearsAHL5001010101
1989–90 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 1622412
1990–91 Hershey BearsAHL62350
1990–91 Philadelphia FlyersNHL67881674
1991–92 St. Louis Blues NHL6738119420002
1992–93 St. Louis BluesNHL53224591100012
1993–94 St. Louis BluesNHL775914123400010
1994–95 St. Louis BluesNHL390559371122
1995–96 St. Louis BluesNHL8229111901310120
1996–97 St. Louis BluesNHL110221
1996–97 Montreal Canadiens NHL60156107
1996–97 Phoenix Coyotes NHL8000410000
1997–98 Phoenix CoyotesNHL4515610660226
1998–99 Vancouver Canucks NHL81268115
1999–00 Vancouver CanucksNHL812101267
2000–01 Vancouver CanucksNHL8238116340000
2001–02 Vancouver CanucksNHL6116768601110
2002–03 Vancouver CanucksNHL78246621404410
2003–04 St. Louis BluesNHL801566150006
NHL totals9883594129130973281078

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jyrki Lumme</span> Finnish ice hockey player

Jyrki Olavi Lumme is a Finnish former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and SM-liiga. After beginning his career in Finland, playing with Ilves Tampere for three seasons, he moved to North America to join the Montreal Canadiens in 1988. The Canadiens had selected Lumme two years prior in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft 57th overall. In his second NHL season, he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks, with whom he spent the majority of his career and enjoyed the most success. Over nine seasons with the Canucks, Lumme was named the club's annual top defenceman on four occasions, became the team's all-time top goal- and point-scoring defenceman, and was a part of the squad's run to the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals. Towards the end of his NHL career, he additionally played for the Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars and Toronto Maple Leafs over the span of five seasons. In 2005, Lumme returned to Ilves Tampere of the SM-liiga after a two-year playing hiatus. He played two final campaigns in Finland before retiring, at which point he became a part-owner of Ilves Tampere.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">J. J. Daigneault</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1965)

Jean-Jacques Daigneault is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League from 1984 to 2000. He was the head coach of the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 2019 to 2021. He also served as an assistant coach for the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL from 2012 until the end of the 2017–18 NHL season.

The 1996–97 NHL season was the 80th regular season of the National Hockey League. The Winnipeg Jets relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, becoming the Phoenix Coyotes. The Stanley Cup winners were the Detroit Red Wings, who swept the Philadelphia Flyers in four games and won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 42 years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mathieu Schneider</span> American ice hockey player

Mathieu David Schneider is an American former professional ice hockey player. Considered an offensive defenseman, Schneider played 1,289 games in the National Hockey League with ten different teams, scoring 233 goals and totaling 743 points. He won the Stanley Cup in 1993 with the Montreal Canadiens.

The 1997–98 NHL season was the 81st regular season of the National Hockey League. For the first time, there was a break in the regular season to allow NHL players join their respective national hockey teams competing at the Winter Olympics. The Hartford Whalers relocated to North Carolina, becoming the Carolina Hurricanes. The Stanley Cup champions were the Detroit Red Wings, who swept the Washington Capitals in four games.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brian Savage</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1971)

Brian Arthur Savage is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rory Fitzpatrick</span> American ice hockey player and politician

Rory Brian Fitzpatrick is an American politician and former professional ice hockey defenseman who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers. He was known as a journeyman depth player at the NHL level. A Republican, Fitzpatrick served as Irondequoit town supervisor from 2021 to 2023.

The 1972–73 NHL season was the 56th season of the National Hockey League. Sixteen teams each played 78 games. Two new teams, the New York Islanders and the Atlanta Flames, made their debuts. The Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup by beating the Chicago Black Hawks four games to two in the Stanley Cup Finals.

The 1970–71 NHL season was the 54th season of the National Hockey League. Two new teams, the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks made their debuts and were both put into the East Division. The Chicago Black Hawks were moved to the West Division, and the Oakland Seals were renamed the California Golden Seals. The Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup by beating the Black Hawks in seven games in the finals.

The 1973–74 NHL season was the 57th season of the National Hockey League. The Philadelphia Flyers won the Stanley Cup championship, the team's first. The team was the first of the post-1967 teams to win the Cup.

The 1975–76 NHL season was the 59th season of the National Hockey League. The Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup, defeating the two-time defending champion Philadelphia Flyers in the final.

The 1977–78 NHL season was the 61st season of the National Hockey League. The Montreal Canadiens won their third Stanley Cup in a row, defeating the Boston Bruins four games to two in the Stanley Cup Finals.

The 1978–79 NHL season was the 62nd season of the National Hockey League. The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers in the Stanley Cup finals four games to one for their fourth consecutive Cup; two "Original Six" teams would not meet again in the Finals for the next 34 years, when Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Boston Bruins in the 2013 Finals. The Bruins faced the Canadiens in the 1979 semifinals, marking the last appearance by three Original Six teams in the final four for the next 35 years, when the Blackhawks, Canadiens and Rangers reached the semifinals of the 2014 playoffs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Weinrich</span> American ice hockey player

Eric John Weinrich is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues, and Vancouver Canucks. He played 1,157 career NHL games, scoring 70 goals and 318 assists for 388 points.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scottie Upshall</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1983)

Scott Upshall is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He was selected in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators in the first round, sixth overall.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steve Gainey</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1979)

Steve Gainey is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played in parts of four seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Dallas Stars and Phoenix Coyotes. He is the son of former NHL player and executive Bob Gainey.

Chris Murray is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played between 1994 and 2000 in the National Hockey League (NHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bryan Helmer</span> Ice hockey player

Bryan Berry Helmer is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is currently the VP of Hockey Operations with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL). He previously served as an assistant coach with the Bears and the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). A veteran of over 1,000 AHL and IHL games, Helmer previously served as captain for the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League (AHL). He has also played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks and the Washington Capitals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 NHL entry draft</span> 49th annual meeting of National Hockey League franchises to select newly eligible players

The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. The top three picks consisted of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins going to the Edmonton Oilers, Gabriel Landeskog going to the Colorado Avalanche, and Jonathan Huberdeau going to the Florida Panthers.

The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2014–15 NHL season. It lists which team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player(s) or draft pick (s), if applicable. Players who have retired are also listed. The 2014–15 trade deadline was on March 2, 2015. Any players traded or claimed off waivers after this date were eligible to play up until, but not in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs.

References

  1. HUNTER, MARK. "The Bear is back: Baron still loves hockey". Kamloops Daily News. Retrieved 2015-12-13.