games. Scored 14 power-play goals In 1988, Cunneyworth joined Paul Coffey as one of the team's Assistant Captains. Played primarily on the team's second line, still managed 25 goals and 44 points in 70 games. Was shifted to right-wing late in the season in order to create a solid second line for the upcoming playoff run. In 11 playoff games, Cunneyworth scored three goals and eight points, as Pittsburgh lost to the Philadelphia Flyers in seven games in the Patrick Division final. For the first time, Cunneyworth's name appeared on the NHL all-star ballot for left wingers. Recorded a career game high 27 minutes in penalties in a game played February 11, 1989 @ Quebec where Cunneyworth was involved in two on ice fights (vs Marc Fortier and Darrin Kimble) during a line brawl. Cunneyworth also left the penalty box during the altercation to aid teammate John Cullen. After throwing a punch at Nordiques rookie Joe Sakic, Cunneyworth engaged Kimble in a fight and was head-butted by Kimble. Missed part of the season when he was hit with a shot by Paul Coffey during a Penguins practice Jan 24, 1989. On June 17, 1989, the Penguins traded Cunneyworth, Rick Tabaracci and Dave McLlwain to the Winnipeg Jets for Jim Kyte, Andrew McBain and Randy Gilhen. Winnipeg Jets (1989) Cunneyworth began the 1989–90 season with the Winnipeg Jets, where he played in 28 games for the Jets, scoring five goals and 11 points. Cunneyworth's name appeared on the NHL All-Star ballot for Left Wingers. Played primarily on a line with Jets Captain Dale Hawerchuk and Greg Paslawski. On December 13, 1989, Winnipeg traded Cunneyworth to the Hartford Whalers for Paul MacDermid. Hartford Whalers (1989–1994) Cunneyworth finished the 1989–90 season with the Hartford Whalers, where in 43 games, he scored nine goals and 18 points, helping the Whalers qualify for the playoffs. In four playoff games, Cunneyworth was held pointless, as the Whalers lost to the Boston Bruins in the Adams Division semi-finals. He suffered through an injury plagued 1990–91 season (broken leg/ankle injuries) after being hit by an Ulf Samuelsson shot during Hartford's December 21, 1990 game at Montreal. Appearing in only 32 games for the Whalers, scoring nine goals and 14 points, as the team reached the playoffs once again. Cunneyworth played in only one playoff game, getting no points, as the Whalers were once again eliminated by the Boston