Former New York Rangers Zubov and Nedomanský get call to the Hall
By Ed Stein
Sergei Zubov
A “homegrown” talent, Sergei Zubov was selected by the New York Rangers 85th overall (fifth round) in the 1990 NHL entry draft. It took the Russian assist wizard only two seasons to crack the Blueshirts roster in 1992. As a rookie, he put up 31 points in 49 regular season games, including a dozen on the man advantage.
His second year, 1993-94 was a magical one for both him and the team. Of course, the Rangers won the Stanley Cup, but they wouldn’t have done it without Zubov. Brian Leetch and Jeff Beukeboom are remembered as the New York Rangers top pair defensemen, however, it was Zubov’s 89 points in the regular season led the entire Rangers team. He added 19 more in the playoffs. As a matter of fact, it was his slick pass that setup Leetch for the opening goal in game seven of the finals. A lead New York never relinquished.
His tenure with the New York Rangers ended after the1995-96 season. Zubov and Nedved were sent to Pittsburgh in exchange for Luc Robitaille and Ulf Samuelsson. He lasted one season with the Pens before a trade to Dallas, where he spent the final 12 years of his career.
Zubov retired from hockey in 2009 with 771 (152 G, 619 A) points in 1068 games. He won two career Stanley Cups in that time, the second coming in 1999 as a member of the Dallas Stars. His 76.1 defensive point shares, rank 20th in NHL history.
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As far as New York Rangers are concerned, Zubov’s contributions to the 1994 Cup team, probably qualify him for sainthood, but a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame is more accurate.