Duane Sutter

Duane was drafted by the New York Islanders in 1979 in the first round (17th overall). During the following season he made his debut for the Islanders, and as a rookie was a key contributor to the Islanders first Stanley Cup championship. Duane Sutter, who was dubbed "Dog" by his teammates because he yapped and barked before and during games, also contributed to the ensuing 1981, 1982 and 1983 Stanley Cup championships. Playing in the corners of the rink, Duane Sutter was tough but skillful. Sutter had an underrated passing ability and scoring touch. In the 1980–81 season he was joined by his younger brother, Brent, on the team and they played together until Duane was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 1987. Duane and Brent won two of their Stanley Cups together in 1982 and 1983. After the 1983 Cup win, Duane had the distinction of winning four Stanley Cup championships in his first four seasons of the NHL. He and Brent led all players with 7 and 5 points during the first three games of that series. He played for the Blackhawks for three seasons, but after the 1989–90 season he retired. ==Personnel career==

Sutter became part of the coaching staff in the Florida Panthers, starting as an assistant coach in 1996. He became interim coach in 2001 and was retained for the remainder of the 2000-01 season. He was the coach to start the 2001-02 season before he was fired for Mike Keenan in December 2001. He remained involved with the Panthers as director of player development until 2008 when he joined the Calgary Flames, who happened to be coached by his brother Darryl. At one point in time, the Flames had four Sutter brothers (Duane, Darryl, Brent and Ron) all involved with the organization. He served as director of player personnel. He was fired in June 2011. Duane made a guest appearance in the Canadian television series, Road Hockey Rumble playing himself. He is confronted by the two hosts of the show hoping to win him over as a fan. He became a scout for the Edmonton Oilers. He was promoted to Vice President of Player Personnel in 2016. In 2019, he was let go from the Oilers. ==Personal life==

Duane's son Brody, is a former forward for the Western Hockey League's Lethbridge Hurricanes, and a former forward with the Manitoba Moose in the AHL. Currently playing in the DEL European League for the Iserlohn Roosters (2020–21). ==Career statistics==