Austin Watson

Age 29 Jan 13, 1992
Ann Arbor USA
Left Wing shoots right
6'4" 193 cm
204 lbs 93 kg
ELC Signing Age 19
Waivers Signing Age 19
UFA Year 2019
Agent Murray Koontz
Expansion Draft Status
Eligible
Draft Year 2010
Drafted Overall 18
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Nashville Predators
  • Cap Hit: $1,500,000
  • 1.8% of team cap space
  • Accumulated Cap Hit: $0
  • Year 2 of 3 year contract
  • Expiry Status UFA | 2023 | 31 yrs old
  • Career Earnings: $10,150,000

Transaction History
Apr 27, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (hand) has been ruled out of the remainder of the campaign, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Mar 29, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson underwent surgery to repair the fractures in his thumb and hand, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.
Mar 24, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson is facing a 4-6 week absence due to a broken hand, Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Mar 23, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday versus the Flames, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Mar 12, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson notched an assist, three hits and two shots on goal in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.
Mar 11, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson recorded an assist Wednesday in a 7-1 loss to the Oilers.
Feb 2, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson recorded an assist, four hits and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.
Jan 31, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson scored a goal on three shots, doled out two hits and blocked a pair of shots in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Oilers.
Jan 25, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson scored a goal on two shots, doled out five hits and added 10 PIM
Jan 23, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson posted an assist and four hits in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Jets.
Oct 10, 2020 Trade TRADE ANALYSIS
The Ottawa Senators acquired Austin Watson from the Nashville Predators for 2021 fourth round pick
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Oct 31, 2019 Nashville Predators | signed LW Austin Watson to a three-year, $4.5 million contract extension.
Mar 31, 2019 Recalled Nashville Predators | recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL).
Mar 25, 2019 Assigned Nashville Predators | loaned LW Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL) on a conditioning assignment.
Mar 18, 2019 Nashville Predators | announced LW Austin Watson has served his suspension.
Jan 29, 2019 Suspended Nashville Predators | (NHL) suspended LW Austin Watson indefinitely as he has been placed in Stage Two of the league's substance abuse program.
Nov 14, 2018 Nashville Predators | announced LW Austin Watson has served his suspension.
Sep 12, 2018 Suspended Nashville Predators | (NHL) suspended LW Austin Watson 27 games for unacceptable off-ice conduct.
Nov 23, 2017 Nashville Predators | announced LW Austin Watson has served his suspension.
Nov 19, 2017 Suspended Nashville Predators | (NHL) suspended LW Austin Watson two games for a boarding penalty.
Jul 24, 2017 Nashville Predators | re-signed LW Austin Watson to a three-year, $3.3 million contract.
Oct 22, 2016 Recalled Nashville Predators | recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL).
Oct 8, 2016 Assigned Nashville Predators | assigned LW Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL).
Jun 29, 2015 Nashville Predators | re-signed LW Austin Watson to a two-year, two-way contract.
Apr 22, 2015 Recalled Nashville Predators | recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL).
Sep 23, 2013 Assigned Nashville Predators | assigned LW Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL).
Apr 25, 2013 Assigned Nashville Predators | assigned LW Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL).
Apr 23, 2013 Recalled Nashville Predators | recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL).
Sep 15, 2012 Assigned Nashville Predators | assigned C Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL).
Mar 30, 2011 Nashville Predators | (Austin Watson) signed to a three-year entry level contract.
2020-2021 Regular Season Stats

Austin Watson		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Ottawa Senators 34 3 7 10 -7 40 327 39.50 48.40 -0.50 44.50 -6.90 0.55 1.65
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2005-2006 Compuware 13U AAA T1EHL 13U 28 10 26 36 18
2006-2007 Compuware 14U AAA T1EHL 14U 29 24 38 62 55
2007-2008 Compuware 16U AAA T1EHL 16U 31 12 28 40 36
2008-2009 Windsor Spitfires OHL 63 10 19 29 41 Playoffs 20 0 3 3 0
2008-2009 Windsor Spitfires M-Cup 5 0 1 1 2 Playoffs 20 0 3 3 0
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Windsor Spitfires OHL 42 11 23 34 14
Draft Yr 2009-2010 Peterborough Petes OHL 10 9 11 20 8 Playoffs 4 2 0 2 0
Draft Yr 2009-2010 USA U18 WJC-18 7 2 1 3 33
Draft Yr 2009-2010 U.S. National U18 Team USDP 9 4 2 6 33
2010-2011 Peterborough Petes OHL 68 34 34 68 54
2010-2011 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 5 0 0 0 0 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2011-2012 Peterborough Petes OHL 32 14 19 33 33
2011-2012 USA U20 WJC-20 6 3 6 9 0
2011-2012 London Knights OHL 29 11 24 35 14 Playoffs 19 10 7 17 0
2011-2012 London Knights M-Cup 4 2 3 5 0 Playoffs 19 10 7 17 0
2012-2013 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 72 20 17 37 22 Playoffs 4 1 0 1 0
2012-2013 Nashville Predators NHL 6 1 0 1 0 66 33.33 56.95 6.54 45.39 -0.04 0.90 0.90
2013-2014 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 76 22 24 46 24 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2014-2015 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 76 26 18 44 34
2015-2016 Nashville Predators NHL 57 3 7 10 32 515 38.24 50.49 -4.59 46.71 -7.99 0.23 0.93
2016-2017 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 3 1 0 1 9
2016-2017 Nashville Predators NHL 77 5 12 17 99 790 58.54 49.07 -4.11 45.47 -8.12 0.38 1.14 Playoffs 22 4 5 9 0
2017-2018 Nashville Predators NHL 76 14 5 19 123 743 42.00 44.63 -7.10 48.48 -5.52 0.73 0.97 Playoffs 13 5 3 8 0
2018-2019 Nashville Predators NHL 37 7 9 16 39 453 58.82 45.34 -9.93 46.26 -9.27 0.53 1.59 Playoffs 6 1 1 2 0
2018-2019 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 2 4 0 4 0
2019-2020 Nashville Predators NHL 53 6 8 14 65 540 38.30 39.50 -14.10 42.40 -11.40 0.67 1.11 Playoffs 4 0 0 0 0
2020-2021 Ottawa Senators NHL 34 3 7 10 40 327 39.50 48.40 -0.50 44.50 -6.90 0.55 1.65
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Active Contract

Signing Team
Signing Date October 31, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Murray Koontz
Buyout Calculator
Standard Contract | 3 Years $4,500,000 1.84% of cap space
2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Cap Hit $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
UFA
AAV $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Minors Salary $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Clauses
UFA Year
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Contract History

Signing Team
Signing Date July 24, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Agent Murray Koontz
Standard Contract | 3 Years $3,300,000 1.47% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Cap Hit $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000
UFA
AAV $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000
Minors Salary $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date June 29, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,150,000 0.81% of cap space
2015-2016 2016-2017
Cap Hit $575,000 $575,000
RFA
AAV $575,000 $575,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $575,000 $575,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $575,000 $575,000
Minors Salary $100,000 $575,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date March 30, 2011
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $3,425,000 1.40% of cap space
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Cap Hit $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000
RFA
AAV $1,141,667 $1,141,667 $1,141,667 $1,141,667
Performance Bonuses $0 $300,000 $250,000 $175,000
Base Salary $0 $810,000 $810,000 $900,000
Signing Bonuses $90,000 $90,000 $90,000 $0
Total Salary $0 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000
Minors Salary $0 $67,500 $67,500 $67,500
Clauses
UFA Year