Tom Barrasso
Inducted:
2023
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Born:
March 31, 1965
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Position:
Goaltender
College:
NA
Tom Barrasso was one of the most dominant goaltenders of his era, making an immediate impact in the NHL straight out of high school. Drafted fifth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1983, he won the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year and the Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender in his debut season. His aggressive style and puck-handling ability set him apart, revolutionizing the position.
Barrasso found his greatest success with the Pittsburgh Penguins, backstopping them to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992. He finished his career with over 350 wins, cementing his legacy as one of the best American-born goaltenders in history.
In recognition of his contributions to the game, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023.
Barrasso's Awards and Records
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion (1991, 1992)
- Vezina Trophy (1984)
- Calder Trophy (1984)
- 369 career wins (most by a U.S.-born goalie at retirement)
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee (2023)
NHL Records
- Most wins by a U.S.-born goaltender at retirement – 369 wins
- Youngest goalie to win the Vezina Trophy – 18 years old (1984)
- First U.S.-born goaltender to reach 300 NHL wins
- Most career points by a goaltender at retirement – 48 points (goal + assists)
- Most playoff wins by a U.S.-born goaltender (at time of retirement) – 61 wins
- First goaltender to record an assist in multiple Stanley Cup Final games
- Most career assists by a goaltender in NHL history (at retirement) – 48
NHL Teams
Buffalo Sabres 1983-1988
Pittsburgh Penguins 1988-1999
Ottawa Senators 1999-2000
Carolina Hurricanes 2001-2002
Toronto Maple Leafs 2001-2002
St. Louis Blues 2002-2003
NHL draft:
5th overall, 1983
Buffalo Sabres
Numbers Worn:
30, 35
NHL Stats
Seasons:
18
Games Played:
777
Minutes Played:
44,180
Wins:
369
Losses:
277
Ties:
86
Shutouts:
38
Saves %
.892
Goals Against Average:
3.24