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Ivan Barbashev

Ivan Barbashev

29-Year-Old Left WingLW
Vegas Golden Knights
2024 Stats
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23
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28
PP Pts
3
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26
PIM
10
2025 Projections
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Barbashev typically provides a decent blend of skill and grit, but the latter dipped last season. He had 23 goals, 51 points, 10 PIM and 104 hits across 70 regular-season outings with Vegas, which represented a mild increase in points (45) but a decrease in PIM (42) and hits (179) compared to 2023-24. He did miss 10 games between mid-December and early January due to an upper-body injury -- a change for him after being absent from just one total game between 2021-22 and 2023-24 -- and dropped to just 12 hits over his final 19 regular-season appearances, so it’s possible that the wear and tear of the campaign caused him to hold back, though that certainly changed when the stakes increased during the playoffs, dishing out 43 hits across 11 outings. Regardless, history suggests he’ll rebound, so don’t be surprised if Barbashev gets over 40 points and 150 hits this season. Read Past Outlooks
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Left Wing
Shoots Left
Height 6'0"
DOB 12/14/1995
Born Moscow, Russia
Drafted 2nd Rd, #33 Overall in 2014
Signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Golden Knights in June of 2023.
Plays hero in Game 4
LWVegas Golden Knights
April 27, 2025
Barbashev scored the overtime winner and added a power-play assist Saturday in the Golden Knights' 4-3 victory over the Wild in Game 4 of their first-round series.
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The 29-year-old winger helped set up Shea Theodore for the game's opening tally early in the first period, and Barbashev then played hero late in the first OT period, pouncing on a loose puck in front of Filip Gustavsson and banging it home. The points were the first of the playoffs for Barbashev, who wrapped up the regular season with 23 goals and 51 points in 70 appearances.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    16:48
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:55
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:00
 
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2022–23
16:24
1:57
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0:50
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16:07
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Barbashev provided Vegas with a nice blend of skill and grit in his first full season with the club, finishing the campaign with 19 goals, 45 points, 42 PIM and 180 hits in 82 regular-season contests. In terms of offensive production, that matches his 45-point showing between the Blues and the Golden Knights in 2022-23. He did manage to supply 26 goals and 60 points across 81 appearances in 2021-22, but his shooting percentage was an alarmingly high 23.4, so it's not surprising that he hasn't replicated that level of production before or since. Barbashev should finish with between 40-50 points while exceeding the 150-hit mark for the fourth straight campaign, though the 28-year-old is unlikely to do much better than that.
Barbashev's time with the Blues ended in a deadline deal to Vegas, where he became a key part of the Golden Knights' Stanley Cup championship. The 27-year-old had 45 points in 82 regular-season games in 2022-23 and another 18 points in 22 contests during the postseason. It was a performance that led to Barbashev getting a five-year deal to stay in Vegas -- a move that forced the Golden Knights to trade Reilly Smith to Pittsburgh. Barbashev could be a top-line player and a plus physicality going forward, especially after he clicked with Jack Eichel during the playoffs. He's had some volatility with his shooting percentage in the past, but the 27-year-old is also in his prime and in a strong offense, which bodes well for returning mid-round fantasy value in 2023-24.
Barbashev was the author of one of the NHL's most unexpected offensive breakouts in 2021-22. The Russian had never scored more than 14 goals and 26 points in any of his first five NHL seasons, but those numbers jumped up to a whopping 26 goals and 60 points in 81 games with St. Louis in 2021-22. The most notable reason for that jump in production was a change in deployment. Barbashev averaged roughly 90 seconds worth of power-play time per game last year, resulting in nine points with the man advantage. He had one power-play point in his first five seasons combined. Barbashev's 23.4 percent shooting percentage suggests there is massive regression forthcoming in the goals-scored department, but even 20 goals, 50 points, and 150 hits (he had 160 last season) would make Barbashev a late-round target in many formats.
Barbashev has settled into his role as a depth player for St. Louis nicely, killing penalties and bringing some energy while also chipping in a limited amount of offense. The young Russian finished with five goals and 12 points in 38 games a year ago, which prorated over the course of a typical 82-game season is roughly in line with what we saw from him during the previous two campaigns. Barbashev should flirt with 100 hits in 2021-22, but his low shot total and lack of power-play time make the 25-year-old a clear fade in most fantasy formats.
Barbashev has claimed a full-time role in the NHL over the last two seasons, accruing 25 goals and 27 assists over 149 games. The 25-year-old typically doesn't stray from the bottom six; he averaged just 13:27 of ice time per game last year. It would be surprising if he received a promotion this year after the addition of Mike Hoffman, so Barbashev's main contributions will come in a checking role.
Barbashev teetered on the edge of a full-time NHL role during the 2017-18 season, and he finally secured it in 2018-19 with 14 goals and 26 points -- doubling his previous career highs -- in 80 NHL games. The 23-year-old also played in 25 games during the postseason and is considered one of the team's most effective penalty killers. Barbashev was the Blues' restricted free agent to sign this offseason, and he'll be called upon again in a bottom-six role. He has proven he has the skill to eclipse the 30 points, and another summer of development could push him to that mark.
The 22-year-old forward has been easing into NHL play and even appeared on a line with Vladimir Tarasenko for a few games last season, which helped Barbashev notch seven goals and six helpers in 53 contests. However, Barbashev will have extra competition to stick with the big club after the slew of offseason moves brought substantial depth to St. Louis. If he makes the team out of camp, expect him to play a bottom-six role (likely the fourth line). It will be a struggle for Barbashev to reach 25 points this season without substantial injuries in the Blues' top nine.
Barbashev was chosen 33rd overall by the Blues in June’s NHL Entry Draft following two successful seasons with Moncton of the QMJHL. While his scoring totals aren’t as gaudy as some of the other upper-tier prospects from the league, Barbashev has shown a highly-developed two-way game. Despite not being a premier stick-handler, Barbashev uses his big frame well, both in protecting the puck and doling out punishment. The 18-year-old likely profiles as a second-line center or wing at the NHL level.
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Back in action Sunday
LWVegas Golden Knights
April 18, 2025
Barbashev (rest) will return to the lineup Sunday versus Minnesota, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
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Taking day off
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Rest
April 16, 2025
Barbashev (rest) won't be in the lineup Wednesday versus the Canucks, Ryan Wallis of Fox Sports Las Vegas reports.
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Registers helper in shootout loss
LWVegas Golden Knights
April 15, 2025
Barbashev notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Flames.
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Hits 50-point mark
LWVegas Golden Knights
April 12, 2025
Barbashev scored an empty-net goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Predators.
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Buries opening goal
LWVegas Golden Knights
April 10, 2025
Barbashev scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.
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Might be available for Saturday
LWVegas Golden Knights
January 10, 2025
Barbashev, who has missed 10 straight games due to an upper-body injury, is likely to return for Saturday's tilt against the Rangers, SinBin.vegas reports Friday.
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Barbashev skated alongside Jack Eichel and Mark Stone during Vegas' practice. Before getting hurt, Barbashev was on track to surpass his career high of 60 points after collecting 15 goals and 30 points through 31 outings. His shooting percentage of 29.4 has been uncomfortably high, though, and his limited usage on the power play -- he's averaging 0:56 with the man advantage this season -- also presents itself as a potential factor working against him maintaining that scoring pace. Regardless, we'll see how Barbashev responds after he returns from injury.
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