Ron Hainsey

Ron Hainsey
Hainsey during his time with the Maple Leafs on December 9, 2017
Born (1981-03-24) March 24, 1981
Bolton, Connecticut
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
Columbus Blue Jackets
Atlanta Thrashers
Winnipeg Jets
Carolina Hurricanes
Pittsburgh Penguins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Ottawa Senators
National team  United States
NHL draft 13th overall, 2000
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2001–2020

Ronald Martin Hainsey (born March 24, 1981) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played parts of 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Atlanta Thrashers, Winnipeg Jets, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Ottawa Senators.

Hainsey is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Penguins in 2017.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Hainsey played parts of four seasons with the UMass Lowell River Hawks of the Hockey East. During his rookie season with the River Hawks, he was named to the All-Hockey East Rookie Team. The next season, he was named to the All-Hockey East First Team and as a AHCA East Second-Team All-American.[1]

He was drafted 13th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2000 NHL entry draft. He was immediately sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Quebec Citadelles. On October 11, 2002, Hainsey made his NHL debut in a 4–1 win against the New York Rangers.[2] On October 9, 2003, Hainsey scored his first NHL goal against Patrick Lalime in a 5–2 loss against the Ottawa Senators.[3] On July 23, 2004, Hainsey signed a two-year contract to stay with the Canadiens.[4]

On November 29, 2005, the Columbus Blue Jackets claimed Hainsey off of waivers.[5] On July 11, 2006, Hainsey signed a two-year contract to stay with the Blue Jackets.[6] He spent parts of three seasons with the team.

On July 2, 2008, Hainsey signed a five-year, $22.5 million contract to join the Atlanta Thrashers.[7] He spent three seasons with the Thrashers and stayed with the team when they relocated to become the Winnipeg Jets.

On September 12, 2013, Hainsey signed a one-year, $2 million contract to join the Carolina Hurricanes.[8] On June 24, 2014, Hainsey signed a three-year, $8.5 million contract to stay with the Hurricanes.[9] The Hurricanes named Hainsey as an alternate captain during the 2014–15 season and he served from October until January.[10]

On February 23, 2017, the Hurricanes traded Hainsey to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Danny Kristo and a 2017 second-round draft pick.[11] He helped the Penguins during the playoffs. They defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, Washington Capitals, and Ottawa Senators. They eventually went on to defeat the Nashville Predators four games to two in the Finals to win the Stanley Cup.[12]

On July 1, 2017, Hainsey signed a two-year, $6 million contract to join the Toronto Maple Leafs.[13] On November 1, 2018, Hainsey played his 1,000 NHL game in a 2–1 loss against the Dallas Stars.[14]

On July 1, 2019, Hainsey signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract contract to join the Ottawa Senators.[15] On September 12, the Senators named Hainsey as an alternate captain for the team.[16]

On April 1, 2021, Hainsey announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey.[17]

References

  1. ↑ "Ron Hainsey Signs Three-Year Contract with Carolina Hurricanes". UMass Lowell River Hawks. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Maple Leafs' Ron Hainsey reluctant to embrace celebrated milestone". Sportsnet. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Sens hand it to Habs in opener". CBC Sports. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Habs sign Gavin Morgan, ink Hainsey through 2006". Montreal Canadiens. Archived from the original on August 7, 2004. Retrieved February 9, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ↑ "Jackets Claim Defenseman Ron Hainsey Off Waivers From Montreal". Columbus Blue Jackets. Archived from the original on December 1, 2005. Retrieved February 9, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ "Blue Jackets Re-Sign Defenseman Ron Hainsey to Two-Year Deal". Columbus Blue Jackets. Archived from the original on July 17, 2006. Retrieved February 9, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Thrashers sign UFA defenseman Ron Hainsey". Atlanta Thrashers. Archived from the original on August 19, 2008. Retrieved February 9, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "Hurricanes Agree to Terms with Ron Hainsey". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Hurricanes Agree to Terms with Ron Hainsey". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Kristo Sent to Carolina - February 23". Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Penguins Acquire Defenseman Ron Hainsey". Pittsburgh Penguins. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Penguins repeat Stanley Cup with Game 6 win against Predators". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Maple Leafs Sign Free Agent Defenceman Ron Hainsey". Toronto Maple Leafs. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Maple Leafs honour Ron Hainsey for 1,000 games played in NHL". Sportsnet. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Senators sign defenceman Ron Hainsey to a one-year contract". Ottawa Senators. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Mark Borowiecki, Ron Hainsey, Jean-Gabriel Pageau named alternate captains for Senators". Toronto Star. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Ron Hainsey: Retires from hockey". CBS Sports. Retrieved February 9, 2026.

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