Austin Watson
Age 31 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 
Transaction History
| Dec 31, 2022 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson scored a goal during a 4-2 loss to the host Red Wings on Saturday. |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson scored his first goal of the season against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson picked up his first point Tuesday in a 7-5 victory over the Boston Bruins. |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson scored a goal and added an assist Tuesday in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson scored two goals in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canadians. |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson has served his two-game suspension and is eligible to return Thursday versus the Buffalo Sabres. |
| Feb 13, 2022 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson received a two-game suspension Sunday for interference on Boston's Jack Ahcan, Conor Ryan of MassLive.com reports. |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson will have an in-person hearing Sunday for his interference against Bruins' forward Jack Ahcan. |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson contributed two PIM and four hits in a 3-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson was activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Saturday. |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols Friday. |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (ankle) will be activated from injured reserve and be in Tuesday's lineup against the Minnesota Wild. |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (ankle) is expected to return to the lineup against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports. |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (ankle) could return during the Ottawa Senators' upcoming three-game road trip, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports. |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (ankle) has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site. |
| Oct 10, 2021 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | According to head coach D.J. Smith, Watson (ankle) will be out for roughly four weeks, Ken Warren of The Ottawa Citizen reports. |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson sustained an ankle injury that is expected to keep him out of practice for the next 2-3 days, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (hand) skated at Thursday's practice, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. |
| Jun 30, 2021 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson will likely be ready for the start of the 2021-22 season after fracturing his hand in March. |
| 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 Calgary 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 Edmonton Oilers. |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson recorded an assist Wednesday in a 7-1 loss to the Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Winnipeg Jets. |
| Oct 10, 2020 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Ottawa Senators acquired Austin Watson from the Nashville Predators for 2021 fourth round pick |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Nashville Predators | Signed LW Austin Watson to a three-year, $4.5 million contract extension. |
| Mar 31, 2019 | Nashville Predators | Recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL). |
| Mar 25, 2019 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Nashville Predators | Recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL). |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 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 | Nashville Predators | Recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL). |
| Sep 23, 2013 | Nashville Predators | Assigned LW Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL). |
| Apr 25, 2013 | Nashville Predators | Assigned LW Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL). |
| Apr 23, 2013 | Nashville Predators | Recalled LW Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL). |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Nashville Predators | Assigned C Austin Watson to Milwaukee (AHL). |
| Mar 30, 2011 | Nashville Predators | (Austin Watson) Signed to a three-year entry level contract. |
Regular Season Stats
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Austin Watson |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Austin Watson Stats by Elite Prospects | Austin Watson Advanced Stats by  |
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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 | ||
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| Austin Watson Stats by Elite Prospects | Austin Watson Advanced Stats by |
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 3 Years $4,500,000 1.82% 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 | |
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| UFA Year | ||||
| Buy It Out | ||||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 3 Years $3,300,000 1.47% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date June 29, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date June 29, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Signing Team
Signing Date March 30, 2011
Signing Date March 30, 2011
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $3,425,000 1.40% of cap space