Ron Hainsey

**Ronald Martin Hainsey** (born March 24, 1981) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played parts of 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Atlanta Thrashers, Winnipeg Jets, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Ottawa Senators.

Hainsey is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Penguins in 2017.

## Career

Before playing in the NHL, Hainsey played parts of four seasons with the UMass Lowell River Hawks of the Hockey East. During his rookie season with the River Hawks, he was named to the All-Hockey East Rookie Team. The next season, he was named to the All-Hockey East First Team and as a AHCA East Second-Team All-American.

He was drafted 13th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2000 NHL entry draft. He was immediately sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Quebec Citadelles. On October 11, 2002, Hainsey made his NHL debut in a 4–1 win against the New York Rangers. On October 9, 2003, Hainsey scored his first NHL goal against Patrick Lalime in a 5–2 loss against the Ottawa Senators. On July 23, 2004, Hainsey signed a two-year contract to stay with the Canadiens.

On November 29, 2005, the Columbus Blue Jackets claimed Hainsey off of waivers. On July 11, 2006, Hainsey signed a two-year contract to stay with the Blue Jackets. He spent parts of three seasons with the team.

On July 2, 2008, Hainsey signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract to join the Atlanta Thrashers. He spent three seasons with the Thrashers and stayed with the team when they relocated to become the Winnipeg Jets.

On September 12, 2013, Hainsey signed a one-year, $2 million contract to join the Carolina Hurricanes. On June 24, 2014, Hainsey signed a three-year, $8.5 million contract to stay with the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes named Hainsey as an alternate captain during the 2014–15 season and he served from October until January.

On February 23, 2017, the Hurricanes traded Hainsey to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Danny Kristo and a 2017 second-round draft pick. He helped the Penguins during the playoffs. They defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, Washington Capitals, and Ottawa Senators. They eventually went on to defeat the Nashville Predators four games to two in the Finals to win the Stanley Cup.

On July 1, 2017, Hainsey signed a two-year, $6 million contract to join the Toronto Maple Leafs. On November 1, 2018, Hainsey played his 1,000 NHL game in a 2–1 loss against the Dallas Stars.

On July 1, 2019, Hainsey signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract contract to join the Ottawa Senators. On September 12, the Senators named Hainsey as an alternate captain for the team.

On April 1, 2021, Hainsey announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey.

## Infobox (ice hockey player)

- **image**: Ron Hainsey 2017-12-09.jpg
- **caption**: Hainsey during his time with the Maple Leafs on December 9, 2017
- **position**: Defenceman, Defense
- **shoots**: Left
- **birth place**: Bolton, Connecticut, Bolton, Connecticut
- **height ft**: 6
- **height in**: 3
- **weight lb**: 210
- **played for**: Montreal Canadiens
Columbus Blue Jackets
Atlanta Thrashers
Winnipeg Jets
Carolina Hurricanes
Pittsburgh Penguins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Ottawa Senators
- **ntl team**: USA
- **draft**: 13th overall
- **draft year**: 2000
- **draft team**: Montreal Canadiens
- **career start**: 2001
- **career end**: 2020