EP.100 - Duane Sutter - 4 Cups, the Islanders Dynasty, and 5 NHL brothers

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If you were born in the 50's or 60's or 70's and were a hockey fan you are probably quite familiar with the Sutter name.
It was impossible not to be.
How do you not notice the Sutter's when 6 brothers ALL played in the NHL at the SAME TIME for 5 seasons!
But if you are a younger player or new to the game, you may not know the amazing story and you NEED to know the story.
Hailing from a farm outside of Viking, Alberta with a population of about 1000, Duane Sutter was the middle brother of 7.
The 17th Overall selection of the New York Islanders in the 1979 Entry draft, Duane Sutter joined the team part way through the 79-80 season and never looked back.
4 years later, Duane had 4 Stanley Cup rings and was a major piece of one of the greatest dynasties in NHL history.
Duane played over 700 NHL games, collected 342 points and amassed 1333 career penalty minutes.
After his playing career was finished he joined the coaching ranks and that was where our paths crossed. Duane was the assistant coach for the Florida Panthers in my rookie NHL pro season.
Enjoy the conversation with Duane Sutter!