What is Valeri Bure’s Net Worth?
Valeri Bure, younger brother of Pavel Bure, is a retired Russian professional hockey player with a net worth of $14 million. He played in the NHL for 10 seasons for various teams, including the Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, St. Louis Blues, and Dallas Stars.
Valeri competed in two Olympic games for Russia, winning a silver medal in 1998 at Nagano and a bronze medal in 2002 at Salt Lake City. He appeared in the 2000 NHL All-Star Game and led the Calgary Flames in scoring during the 1999-2000 season with 35 goals and 75 points.
In 1996, Valeri met his future wife Candace Cameron at a charity hockey game organized by Candace’s Full House co-star Dave Coulier. They were married later that year and have three children together. After retiring from hockey, Valeri and Candace briefly opened a restaurant in Pembroke Pines, Florida, and he launched a winery with some friends called Bure Family Wines.
Valeri Bure’s Career Earnings
Valeri Bure earned a total of $22.5 million in salary throughout his career. His highest-earning season was in 2003-2004 when he received $3.1 million from the Florida Panthers.
Valeri Bure’s Early Life
Valeri Bure was born on June 13, 1974 in Moscow, Soviet Union. When he was nine, his parents separated, and he subsequently traveled with his father and older brother Pavel to North America. The family settled in Los Angeles, before Bure and his brother became estranged from their father. Bure comes from a noble background, as his ancestors were craftsmen of the imperial Russian family for over a century.
Valeri Bure’s Junior Hockey Career
Valeri Bure started his junior hockey career in the WHL in 1991, joining the Spokane Chiefs as the first Russian player in league history. In his first season, Bure scored 49 points in 53 games. The following season, he led the team and recorded 147 points to finish second overall in WHL scoring. Bure recorded 102 points and was selected to the Second All-Star Team in his final season with the Chiefs, finishing his tenure with the team with 298 points.
Valeri Bure’s Early Hockey Career
Valeri Bure began his professional hockey career during the 1994-95 season with the Montreal Canadiens’ AHL affiliate Fredericton Canadiens. He eventually made his NHL debut against the New York Islanders, but struggled to meet the high expectations set for him due to the success of his brother. Bure also faced a number of injuries that limited his time on the ice.
Valeri Bure’s Career with the Calgary Flames
In the 1997-98 season, Bure was traded to the Calgary Flames where he quickly established himself as one of the team’s leading scorers. He posted his first career hat-trick in one of his first games with the team, and in the 1998-99 season, his 26 goals and 53 points were the third best on the team. Bure’s offensive prowess led to his selection to the World team at the 2000 All-Star Game, where he played alongside his brother. During that season, the brothers’ combined total of 93 goals set an NHL record for scoring by a set of siblings.
In the 2000-01 season, Bure scored 27 goals, second on the team only to Jarome Iginla, but he soon became caught up in a power struggle with his coaches, who wanted him to play more defensively than he was willing. Despite this, Bure’s performance on the ice remained strong.
Bure’s Injury-Plagued Seasons with the Panthers and Blues
After being traded by the Flames to the Florida Panthers in 2001, Bure’s start on the team was halted by injury, causing him to miss 37 games. His season ended early due to another injury, limiting him to just 31 games played. The following season was similarly plagued with injury and declining performance, leading to a trade to the St. Louis Blues. However, another injury kept him mostly out of the lineup during his time there.
Bure finally returned to the Panthers in 2003-04 season, free from injuries. He became one of the team’s offensive leaders, scoring 20 goals and leading the team with 45 points.
Valeri Bure’s NHL Career
After being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1992, Valeri Bure played for several teams throughout his NHL career. In 2004, he was traded to the Dallas Stars where he finished the season with 7 points in 13 games and recorded three assists in five playoff games.
Following the canceled NHL season in 2004-05, Bure signed with the Los Angeles Kings for the 2005-06 season. However, a back injury kept him out of play and a pair of surgeries ultimately caused him to miss the whole season. Bure subsequently decided to retire from the NHL.
Valeri Bure’s International Career
Valeri Bure made his international debut with the Russian national junior team in the 1994 World Junior Championship. He helped Russia earn a bronze medal by scoring eight points in six games. That same year, Bure debuted with the senior team in the 1994 World Championship.
In 1998, Bure played in his first Winter Olympics and won a silver medal while playing alongside his brother. He returned four years later for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, where Russia won bronze.
Valeri Bure’s Appearance on “Battle of the Blades”
Valeri Bure was a contestant on the Canadian figure skating reality television show “Battle of the Blades” during its second season. He was partnered with figure skater Ekaterina Gordeeva and the pair won the competition. Bure donated his share of the prize money to the humanitarian aid organization Compassion Canada.
Personal Life and Business Ventures
Valeri Bure married actress Candace Cameron in 1996 and they have three children together. The couple opened a restaurant called The Milk and Honey Cafe in Florida in 2007, but later closed it when they moved to California. They currently operate the Bure Family Wines winery in Napa Valley.
In 2001, Bure became an American citizen.
Valeri Bure’s Real Estate Ventures
In 2001, Valeri Bure and his wife, Candace, bought a house in Plantation, Florida for $1.377 million. They resided there while Bure played for the Florida Panthers. In 2015, the couple sold the property for $1.455 million. Around the same time, they purchased a home in Malibu, California for $2.355 million. In 2012, they acquired a two-acre rural property in St. Helena, California.
