Maguire and the Sabres second-round choice in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. Wells would play one regular season game with Buffalo in 1989–90, getting an assist in the game before suffering an injury, however he returned in the playoffs and went pointless in six games. In 1990–91, Wells had three points (1G-2A) in 43 games with Buffalo, and in one playoff game, he earned an assist. Wells began the 1991–92 with the Sabres, earning 11 points (2G-9A) in 41 games, before being traded to the New York Rangers on March 9, 1992, in exchange for Randy Moller. Wells played in 11 games for the Rangers at the end of the 1991–92 season, getting no points, and in 13 playoff games, he chipped in with two assists. In 1992–93, Wells had 10 points (1G-9A) in 53 games, however the Rangers failed to qualify for the playoffs. He returned to the team in 1993–94, and had 9 points (2G-7A) in 79 games. Wells played a huge defensive role for the Rangers in the playoffs, as he helped the Rangers win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1940. He played in 23 playoff games, registering no points. Wells had 9 points (2G-7A) for the Rangers in 1994–95 in 43 games, and went pointless in 10 playoff games. On July 31, 1995, the Rangers traded Wells to the St. Louis Blues for Doug Lidster. Wells played in 76 games with the Blues in 1995–96, getting 3 points (0G-3A), and in 12 play-off games, he earned an assist. He was granted free agency after the season, and on August 3, 1996, Wells signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 1996–97, Wells would go pointless in 21 games with Tampa Bay, and retired from the NHL after the season after an 18-year playing career. In 2007, he was named coach of the Brantford Golden Eagles before signing with the AHL's Manitoba Moose as an assistant coach from 2008 to 2011. Since 2011, Wells has been an assistant coach with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International Awards and achievements OMJHL First Team All-Star (1979) 1993–94 Stanley Cup Champion (New York Rangers) See also List of NHL players with 1000 games played List of NHL players with 2000 career penalty minutes References External links 1959 births Buffalo Sabres players Canadian ice hockey defencemen Kingston Canadians