Murray McElwain Roy Baron (born June 1, 1967) is a

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former professional

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who played 15 seasons in the

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(NHL) for the

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, and

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Playing career

Philadelphia Flyers

Baron was drafted by the

in the eighth round, 167th overall, of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. He then attended the

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for three years. Baron got his feet wet in the NHL playing 16 games with the Flyers in 1989–90 before playing 67 games the following year and establishing himself as an everyday NHLer. Shortly before the start of the 1991–92 season, Baron was part of a deal that saw him and long-time Flyer Ron Sutter traded to the

for

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and Dan Quinn.

St. Louis Blues

For the next five seasons in St. Louis, Baron built a reputation as a bruising physical defenceman. Early on in the 1996–97 season, Baron was part of a blockbuster trade that sent him and Shayne Corson, along with a 5th-round draft pick to the

in exchange for

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and Rory Fitzpatrick.

Montreal Canadiens

Baron's time with the Canadiens proved to be short-lived, and after just 60 games, he was on the move again, this time off to the

in a deal for fellow defenseman

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Phoenix Coyotes

Baron would play just 63-games with the Coyotes over the next two seasons before he was changing addresses again, signing on with the

as a free agent.

Vancouver Canucks

In Vancouver, Baron finally found some stability setting in on the Canucks blue line and spending the next five seasons with the team and serving as their alternate captain. Following the 2002–03 season, Baron left Vancouver as a free agent.

Return to St. Louis

With time running out in his career, the 37-year-old blue liner signed a one-year deal to return to the St. Louis Blues. Baron scored one goal and added five assists in 80 games and retired from the NHL following the season.

Coaching career

In 2011, Baron began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League's Kamloops Storm. He also coaches for Kamloops Minor Hockey.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

References

External links

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