Brad Stuart

**Bradley Stuart** (born November 6, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played parts of 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, and Colorado Avalanche.

Stuart won the Stanley Cup with the Red Wings in 2008

## Career

Before playing in the NHL, Stuart played parts of four seasons with the Regina Pats and part of one season with the Calgary Hitmen of Western Hockey League (WHL).

He was selected 3rd overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 1998 NHL entry draft. On October 2, 1999, Stuart made his NHL debut in a 5–3 win against the Calgary Flames. During the game, Stuart scored is first NHL goal against Grant Fuhr. On November 13, 2002, Stuart, as a restricted free agent, signed a three-year, $5 million contract to stay with the Sharks.

On November 30, 2005, the Sharks traded Stuart along with Marco Sturm and Wayne Primeau to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Joe Thornton. He played parts of two seasons with the Bruins, scoring 17 goals and recording 31 assists.

On February 10, 2007, the Bruins traded Stuart along with Wayne Primeau and a 2008 conditional fourth-round pick to the Calgary Flames in exchange for Andrew Ference and Chuck Kobasew. He only played 27 games with the Flames and recorded 5 assists.

On July 3, 2003, Stuart decided to sign a one-year, $3.5-million contract to join the Los Angeles Kings. He played 63 games with the Kings, scoring 5 goals and recording 16 assists.

On February 26, 2008, the Kings traded Stuart to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a 2008 second-round pick and a 2009 fourth-round pick. He helped the Red Wings during the playoffs where they defeated the Nashville Predators, Colorado Avalanche, and Dallas Stars. In the Finals, the Red Wings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins four games to two to win the Stanley Cup. On July 1, 2008, Stuart signed a four-year, $15 million contract to remain with the Red Wings. He once again helped the Red Wings during the playoffs where they defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks, and Chicago Blackhawks. In the Finals, the Red Wings were defeated by the Pittsburgh Penguins four games to two.

On June 10, 2012, the Red Wings traded Stuart to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Andrew Murray and a 2014 conditional draft pick. On June 18, Stuart signed a three-year, $10.8 million contract to remain with the Sharks. Stuart was suspended by the league for three games after his elbow hit New York Rangers player Rick Nash on October 8, 2013.

On July 1, 2014, the Sharks traded Stuart to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2016 second-round pick and a 2017 sixth-round pick. On September 29, 2014, Stuart signed a two-year contract to remain with the Avalanche. On December 18, 2014, Stuart played in his 1,000 career NHL game in a 1–0 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins. On June 27, 2016, the Avalanche bought out he rest of Stuart's contract.

In 2016, Stuart decided to retire from playing professional ice hockey.

## Infobox (ice hockey player)

- **image**: Brad Stuart.jpg
- **caption**: Stuart during his time with the Kings on October 29, 2007
- **position**: Defenceman, Defence
- **shoots**: Left
- **birth place**: Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
- **height ft**: 6
- **height in**: 2
- **weight lb**: 215
- **played for**: San Jose Sharks
Boston Bruins
Calgary Flames
Los Angeles Kings
Detroit Red Wings
Colorado Avalanche
- **draft**: 3rd overall
- **draft year**: 1998
- **draft team**: San Jose Sharks
- **career start**: 1999
- **career end**: 2016