NHL: The Best Player at Every Jersey Number, #31-40

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#35: Stephane Fiset, Goalie

Stephane Fiset played for the Los Angeles Kings, Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, and Montreal Canadiens during his time in the NHL. He played 13 years in the league, posting a record of 164-153-44 with 16 shutouts, a 3.07 GAA, .899 save percentage, and won a Stanley Cup in 1996.

Before he retired on September 9, 2002, Fiset was primarily a starter between the pipes. Although he did not post the stats that other goalies did during that time he was a warrior and never gave up.

Fiset battled game after game, giving his team a chance to win every night. Although his record does not show it, he was underrated.

#36: Matthew Barnaby, Forward

Matthew Barnaby played for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning,  New York Rangers, and Chicago Blackhawks. He scored 113 goals and 187 assists for 300 points in 834 games played during his 14-year career. He also accumulated 2, 562 penalty minutes.

Barnaby scored his only hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens, and his 2,562 penalty minutes rank 18th all time. He was not only physically tough but mentally tough as he knew when to push buttons.

Barnaby was a character, to say the least.  He never stopped running his mouth and got in the faces of the opposition, often leading to a fight. During most of those fights, he would laugh at his opposition, driving them even more furious.

Even though this was his game, he was quite effective at it and it made him a career that he can be proud of as he looks back.