1-2-2017 Rookie of the month: Ivan Barbashev (C)
NHL has awarded Ivan Barbashev (C) of St. Louis Blues as Rookie Of The Month He registered 10 goals and 7 assists for 17 points in 17 games last month. He also had 1 game winning goal.
A native of Russia, Ivan Barbashev was originally drafted to the NHL by the St. Louis Blues in the 2nd round of the 2014 entry draft. He has appeared in 73 NHL games during his career, notching 25 goals and adding 41 assists along with 26 penalty minutes. The 21 year old center has played 51 games with the St. Louis Blues this season, totalling 20+28=48 with 18 PIM.