Austin Watson

Age 27 January 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 Kuntz
Draft Year 2010
Drafted Overall 18
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Nashville Predators
  • Cap Hit: $1,100,000
  • 1.4% of team cap space
  • Accumulated Cap Hit: $1,100,000
  • Year 2 of 3 year contract
  • Expiry Status UFA | 2020 | 28 yrs old
  • Career Earnings: $5,950,000
Transaction History
Mar 31, 2019 Recalled Recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL).
Mar 25, 2019 Assigned Loaned LW Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL) on a conditioning assignment.
Mar 18, 2019 Announced LW Austin Watson has served his suspension.
Jan 29, 2019 Suspended NHL suspended LW Austin Watson indefinitely as he has been placed in Stage Two of the league's substance abuse program.
Nov 14, 2018 Announced LW Austin Watson has served his suspension.
Sep 12, 2018 Suspended NHL suspended LW Austin Watson 27 games for unacceptable off-ice conduct.
Nov 19, 2017 Suspended NHL suspended LW Austin Watson two games for a boarding penalty.
Jul 24, 2017 Re-signed LW Austin Watson to a three-year, $3.3 million contract.
Oct 22, 2016 Recalled Recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL).
Oct 8, 2016 Assigned Assigned LW Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL).
Jun 29, 2015 Re-signed LW Austin Watson to a two-year, two-way contract.
Apr 22, 2015 Recalled Recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL).
Sep 23, 2013 Assigned Assigned LW Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL).
Apr 25, 2013 Assigned Assigned LW Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL).
Apr 23, 2013 Recalled Recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL).
Sep 15, 2012 Assigned Assigned C Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL).
Mar 30, 2011 (Austin Watson) Signed to a three-year entry level contract.
Regular Season Stats

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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% xGF% Rel xGF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
Austin Watson Stats by Elite Prospects | Austin Watson Advanced Stats by Offside Review

Active Contract

Signing Team
Signing Date July 24, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Agent Murray Kuntz
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Standard Contract | 3 Years $3,300,000 1.38% 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
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Contract History

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