Sergei Zubov
Inducted:
2019
Sergei Zubov is a Hall of Fame defenseman renowned for his offensive prowess and exceptional vision on the ice. Born on July 22, 1970, in Moscow, Russia, he was drafted 85th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.
Zubov made an immediate impact, leading the Rangers in scoring during their 1993–94 Stanley Cup-winning season with 89 points. After a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins, he found a long-term home with the Dallas Stars, where he played 12 seasons. Zubov was instrumental in the Stars' 1999 Stanley Cup victory and became the franchise's all-time leader in points by a defenseman.
Over his 16-season NHL career, he amassed 771 points (152 goals, 619 assists) in 1,068 games and added 117 points in 164 playoff appearances.
His contributions were recognized with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019, and the Stars retired his number 56 jersey in 2022, honoring his legacy as one of the game's elite blueliners.
Zubov's Awards and Records
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee – Class of 2019
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion (1994,1999)
- NHL All-Star – 2× (2000, 2008)
- Dallas Stars – Jersey No. 56 Retired (2022)
- Norris Trophy Finalist – 2005–06 season
NHL Record
- Dallas Stars All-Time Leader in Points by a Defenseman – 553 points
- Led the New York Rangers in scoring (89 points) during the 1993–94 Stanley Cup-winning season
- One of only 4 defensemen in NHL history to lead a Cup-winning team in scoring
- Recorded 40+ points in 10 consecutive seasons
- Played 1,000+ NHL games and scored 700+ career points
Teams
CSKA Moscow (1988-93)
New York Rangers (1992-95)
Pittsburgh Penguins (1995-96)
Dallas Stars (1996-2009)
SKA Saint Petersburg (2009-10)
NHL Draft
85th overall, 1990
New York Rangers
Numbers Worn:
56
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
17
Games Played:
1,068
Goals:
152
Assists:
619
Points:
771
Plus/Minus:
+148
Power-Play Goals:
81
Penalty Minutes:
337
Game-Winning Goals:
22