Duane Sutter

Duane Calvin Sutter (born March 16, 1960 in Viking, Alberta) is a Canadian former forward and former head coach in the National Hockey League. He is one of the famed six Sutter brothers to play in the NHL. He is a scout for the Edmonton Oilers. 
==Playing career==
Duane was drafted by the New York Islanders in 1979 in the 1st round and as the 17th pick 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. 
After the 1983 Cup win, Duane had the distinction winning four Stanley Cup championships in his first four seasons of the NHL. The Duane and Brent unexpectedly led all players with 7 and 5 points during that finals series. 
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.
He played for the Blackhawks for three seasons, but after the 1989–1990 season he retired.
During 1996–1998 and 2000–2003 he was a part of the coaching staff in the Florida Panthers (1996–1998 and 2002–2003 he was assistant coach and during 2000–2002 he was head coach)
Duane's son Brody, is a forward for the Western Hockey League's Lethbridge Hurricanes.
==Career statistics==
 Regular Season 
Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM 
 
1976-77 Lethbridge Broncos WCJHL 1 0 1 1 2
1977-78 Lethbridge Broncos WCJHL 5 1 5 6 19
1978-79 Lethbridge Broncos WHL 71 50 75 125 212
1979-80 Lethbridge Broncos WHL 21 18 16 34 74
1979-80 New York Islanders* NHL 56 15 9 24 55
1980-81 New York Islanders* NHL 23 7 11 18 26
1981-82 New York Islanders* NHL 77 18 35 53 100
1982-83 New York Islanders* NHL 75 13 19 32 118 
1983-84 New York Islanders NHL 78 17 23 40 94 
1984-85 New York Islanders NHL 78 17 24 41 174
1985-86 New York Islanders NHL 80 20 33 53 157 
1986-87 New York Islanders NHL 80 14 17 31 169 
1987-88 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 37 7 9 16 70 
1988-89 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 75 7 9 16 214
1989-90 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 72 4 14 18 156
 NHL Totals 731 139 203 342 1333
* *Stanley Cup Champion
==NHL Coaching Statistics==
==Coaching record==
Team	Year 	Regular season	Regular season	Regular season	Regular season	Regular season	Regular season	Regular season 	Post season	Post season	Post season	Post season
Team	Year 	G 	W 	L 	T 	OTL 	Pts 	Finish 	W 	L 	Win % 	Result
FLA 	2000–01	46 	16 	20 	6 	4 	(66) 	3<SUP>rd</SUP> in Southeast	--- 	--- 	--- 	Missed Playoffs
FLA 	2001–02	26 	6 	15 	2 	3 	(60) 	4<SUP>th</SUP> in Southeast	--- 	--- 	--- 	(fired)
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