Islanders to Induct Brent Sutter into Team’s Hall of Fame

The New York Islanders announced today that Brent Sutter will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 18. Sutter is the 16th inductee into the Islanders Hall of Fame. He was a two-time Stanley Cup Champion with the team in 1982 and 1983 and served as captain of the Islanders from 1987 to 1991.

From NY Islanders Press Release: “The Islanders drafted the Viking, Alberta native 17th overall by the Islanders at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft and played 12 seasons for the organization. Through 694 games, the center totaled 610 points (287 goals and 323 assists), which is sixth all-time in franchise history, and won the Stanley Cup in 1982 and 1983 with the Islanders. He ranks in the top ten in Islanders history in even strength points (ninth all-time with 417), even strength goals (ninth all-time with 185), game-winning goals (tenth all-time with 37)), power-play points (eighth all-time with 176), power-play goals (fifth all-time with 90) and short-handed goals (eighth all-time with 12).”

Sutter also coached the New Jersey Devils under current Islanders President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello for two seasons, from 2007-08 through 2008-09 season. John MacLean, current Islanders’ assistant coach, also coached under Sutter on those staffs.