Ivan Barbashev

Ivan Barbashev

28-Year-Old Left WingLW
Vegas Golden Knights
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Golden Knights in June of 2023.
Contributes assist in win
LWVegas Golden Knights
October 26, 2024
Barbashev posted an assist, three shots on goal, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Sharks.
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Barbashev is thriving as the third wheel on the top line with Jack Eichel and Mark Stone, who are both top-five in the league for points. The 28-year-old Barbashev hasn't reached those same heights, but he has four points over his last three contests, putting him at seven goals, five assists, 19 shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-7 rating through nine outings overall. He serves as a power winger, and when he's scoring at this rate, he's a must-have forward for fantasy.
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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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Scores two goals Friday
LWVegas Golden Knights
October 26, 2024
Barbashev scored two goals, including an empty-netter, in Friday's 6-4 win over the Senators.
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Tacks on insurance goal
LWVegas Golden Knights
October 22, 2024
Barbashev scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Kings.
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Bends twine in loss
LWVegas Golden Knights
October 18, 2024
Barbashev scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Lightning.
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Strong showing again Friday
LWVegas Golden Knights
October 11, 2024
Barbashev scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 4-3 win over the Blues.
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Productive in Wednesday's win
LWVegas Golden Knights
October 10, 2024
Barbashev scored twice and added two helpers in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Avalanche.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
No active contract talks
LWVegas Golden Knights
June 22, 2023
Barbashev, who is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, and Vegas aren't engaged in active contract negotiations, according to Kevin Weekes of ESPN.
ANALYSIS
Barbashev had 16 goals and 45 points in 82 contests split between St. Louis and Vegas in 2022-23. He was also a standout contributor in the playoffs, scoring seven goals and 18 points in 22 outings to help the Golden Knights claim the Stanley Cup. After that kind of performance, the 27-year-old forward is due for a significant raise compared to his expiring two-year, $4.5 million contract, but that's something the Golden Knights probably can't accommodate given their tough cap situation. For that reason, it wouldn't be surprising to see Barbashev test the open market.
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