Austin Watson

Tampa Bay Lightning logo
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
Draft Year 2010
Drafted Overall 18
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Nashville Predators logo

Transaction History
Apr 8, 2023 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (foot) will not play Saturday versus Tampa Bay and is done for the season, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.
Apr 6, 2023 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Florida Panthers.
Mar 1, 2023 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson scored two goals, one a short-handed game-winner, in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Feb 19, 2023 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (illness) is expected to return to action Sunday against the St. Louis Blues, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Feb 19, 2023 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (illness) will be a game-time decision Sunday against the St. Louis Blues, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.
Feb 17, 2023 Ottawa Senators | Austin Watson | Watson (illness) will not be in the lineup versus Chicago on Friday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
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
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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 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.
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Austin Watson
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators logo 75 9 2 11 -7 123 595 35.30 44.10 -8.00 45.70 -6.60 0.61 0.81
Austin Watson Stats by Elite Prospects Austin Watson Advanced Stats by
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 NTDP 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
2021-2022 Ottawa Senators NHL 67 10 6 16 91 695 41.90 42.40 -5.10 44.00 -5.60 0.60 0.95
2021-2022 USA WC 10 0 1 1 27
2022-2023 Ottawa Senators NHL 75 9 2 11 123 595 35.30 44.10 -8.00 45.70 -6.60 0.61 0.81
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Contract History

Signing Team Nashville Predators logo
Signing Date October 31, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Murray Koontz
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
Signing Team Nashville Predators logo
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 Nashville Predators logo
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 Nashville Predators logo
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