Darryl Sydor is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 18 seasons. He was born on May 13, 1972, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Sydor began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Kamloops Blazers in 1988. He played for the Blazers for four seasons, winning two Memorial Cup championships in 1992 and 1994.
In 1990, Sydor was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, 7th overall. He made his NHL debut in the 1991-92 season and played for the Kings for four seasons. In 1995, he was traded to the Dallas Stars, where he played for seven seasons. During his time with the Stars, Sydor won the Stanley Cup in 1999 and 2000. He was known for his strong defensive play and his ability to move the puck up the ice.
In 2002, Sydor was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he played for one season before being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He played for the Lightning for two seasons and won the Stanley Cup in 2004. Sydor then returned to the Stars for two more seasons before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2007. He played for the Penguins for one season before being traded back to the Stars in 2008.
Sydor finished his NHL career with the St. Louis Blues in the 2009-10 season. He played in a total of 1,291 NHL games, scoring 98 goals and 409 points. He was also a two-time NHL All-Star in 1998 and 1999.
After retiring from playing, Sydor began his coaching career. He served as an assistant coach for the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2011-12 and then joined the coaching staff of the Minnesota Wild in 2013. He was with the Wild for two seasons before joining the coaching staff of the St. Louis Blues in 2015. Sydor won his second Stanley Cup as a coach with the Blues in 2019.
In addition to his NHL career, Sydor also represented Canada in international play. He won a gold medal at the 1995 World Championships and a silver medal at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.
Overall, Darryl Sydor had a successful hockey career, winning two Stanley Cups as a player and one as a coach. He was known for his strong defensive play and his ability to move the puck up the ice.
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