Mike Barnett (ice hockey)
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Michael Barnett (born 1948) is a former professional ice hockey player, sports agent, and National Hockey League general manager.
[edit] Sports career
Barnett played for the St. Lawrence University Skating Saints before turning pro. Barnett's professional career led him to play for the Long Island Cougars (the NAHL affiliate of the WHA's Chicago Cougars), and the Roanoke Valley Rebels (affiliate of the Houston Aeros).[1] Following his playing career, Barnett helped negotiate contracts for several high-profile players including Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, Paul Coffey, Jaromir Jagr, Joe Thornton, Lanny McDonald, Sergei Fedorov, Alexander Mogilny, Owen Nolan, Mats Sundin, and Dany Heatley.[2][3] From 2001 to 2007 he was the GM for the Phoenix Coyotes.
[edit] Trivia
- Barnett earned his BPE from the University of Calgary in 1972.
- In the 2001 the Hockey News ranked Barnett 29th on its list of "People of Power and Influence."
- Barnett's nickname among friends is "Barney."
