Ivan Barbashev

Ivan Dmitrievich Barbashev (; born 14 December 1995) is a Russian professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the St. Louis Blues. 

Barbashev is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Blues in 2019 and the Golden Knights in 2023.

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Barbashev played parts of three seasons with the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He had a successful time with the Wildcats. He was named to the QMJHL All-Rookie Team.

He was drafted 33rd overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2014 NHL entry draft. On 21 July 2014, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract to join the Blues. He was immediately sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Chicago Wolves. On 25 January 2017, the Blues called him up and Barbashev made his NHL debut in a 5–1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. On 7 February, Barbashev scored his first NHL goal against Andrew Hammond in a 6–0 win against the Ottawa Senators. He helped the Blues during the playoffs. They defeated the Winnipeg Jets, Dallas Stars, and San Jose Sharks. They eventually went on to defeat the Boston Bruins four games to three in the Finals to win the first Stanley Cup in Blues franchise history. On 1 September 2019, Barbashev signed a two-year, $2.95 million contract to stay with the Blues.

On February 26, 2023, the Blues traded Barbashev to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Zach Dean. He helped the Golden Knights during the playoffs. They defeated the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, and Dallas Stars. They eventually went on to defeat the Florida Panthers four games to one in the Finals to win the first Stanley Cup in Golden Knights franchise history. On 1 September 2019, Barbashev signed a five-year, $25 million contract to stay with the Golden Knights.

Personal life
Barbashev's older brother Sergei is also a professional ice hockey player and plays in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

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