Duane Calvin Sutter (born March 16, 1960) is a

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former

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player and

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. He was a four-time

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winner with the

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. He is one of the famed six Sutter brothers to play in the NHL. On May 21 2019, the

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relieved Duane from his head of pro scouting duties.

Playing career

Duane was drafted by the

in 1979 in the first round (17th overall). During the following season he made his debut for the Islanders, and as a rookie was a key contributor to the Islanders first

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. 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

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in 1987. Duane and Brent won two of their Stanley Cups together in 1982 and 1983. After the 1983 Cup win, Duane had the distinction of winning four Stanley Cup championships in his first four seasons of the NHL. He and Brent led all players with 7 and 5 points during the first three games of that series. He played for the Blackhawks for three seasons, but after the 1989–90 season he retired. During 1996–98 and 2000–03 he was a part of the coaching staff in the

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(1996–98 and 2002–03 he was an assistant coach and during 2000–02 he was head coach) Duane recently made a guest appearance in the Canadian television series, Road Hockey Rumble playing himself. He is confronted by the two hosts of the show hoping to win him over as a fan. Duane's son

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, is a former forward for the

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, and a former forward with the

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in the AHL. Currently playing in the DEL European League for the Iserlohn Roosters (2020–21).

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