Matthew Barnaby

Matthew Barnaby (May 4, 1973 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada-) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays right wing for the National Hockey League's Colorado Avalanche. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, Fourth Round, Eighty-Third Overall. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, and New York Rangers.

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May 4 - 1973 - Ottawa - Ontario - Canada - Professional - Ice hockey - Right wing - National Hockey League - Colorado Avalanche - Buffalo Sabres - 1992 NHL Entry Draft - Pittsburgh Penguins - Tampa Bay Lightning - New York Rangers

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Barnaby is considered an enforcer despite his relatively unintimidating size (6'0", 188 lbs). Therefore, he racks up penalty minutes (his personal record is 335 with the 1995-96 Sabres), and is frequently involved in on-ice altercations. One of his most celebrated fights was with Rob Ray in 2001; ironically, the two are off-ice friends and had had dinner together the night before. Also ironically, Barnaby is known for his affable character off-ice and is one of the league's most willing interviewees.

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Enforcer - Penalty - 1995-96 - Fights - Rob Ray - 2001

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