Thousands of words were written about Brian Sutter during his career with the St. Louis Blues. But two words best summarize what he meant to the Blues: heart and soul. For Sutter, it was all about the will to win.
Drafted No. 20 overall by the Blues in 1976 NHL Amateur Draft
Spent all 12 years of playing career in St. Louis
Retired after 1987-88 season, named Blues Head Coach
No. 11 retired in St. Louis on Dec. 30, 1988
Served as Blues Head coach through the 1991-92 season
As a Blue (12 seasons):
No. 3 all-time games played (779)
No. 3 all-time goals (303)
No. 3 all-time assists (333)
No. 3 all-time points (636)
No. 3 all-time hat tricks (7)
No. 1 all-time penalty minutes (1,786)
No. 3 all-time power-play goals (107)
No. 7 all-time game-winning goals (29)
Team Captain 1979-88
Played in three NHL All-Star Games (1982, 1983, 1985)
As Blues Head Coach (4 seasons):
No. 3 all-time games coached (320)
No. 4 all-time coaching wins (153)
153-124-0-43 record (.545)
Stanley Cup Playoff appearances in all four seasons
