Brett Connolly

Age 30 May 2, 1992

Campbell River CAN

Right Wing shoots right

6'3" 191 cm

192 lbs 87 kg

ELC Signing Age 19

Waivers Signing Age 19

UFA Year 2019

Agent Gerry Johannson

No contract for upcoming season.
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Career Earnings: $22,425,500

Transaction History

Sep 5, 2022	Brett Connolly \| Connolly signed a one-year contract with HC Lugano of Switzerland's National League on Monday.
Jul 11, 2022	Brett Connolly \| Connolly was waived Monday by the Chicago Blackhawks, who plan to buy out his contract, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Feb 19, 2022	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Saturday, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.
Feb 17, 2022	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jan 28, 2022	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly joined Chicago's active roster and will be in the lineup Friday versus Colorado, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
Jan 26, 2022	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| The Blackhawks placed Connolly on waivers Wednesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Jan 21, 2022	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Friday, Carter Baum of the Chicago Blackhawks' official site reports.
Jan 15, 2022	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly was designated for the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Saturday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Jan 6, 2022	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly has been recalled to the Chicago Blackhawks' active roster and will serve the final game of his four-game suspension Thursday against the Arizona Coyotes, source reports.
Jan 5, 2022	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly (suspension) was demoted to the taxi squad Wednesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Dec 27, 2021	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| The Blackhawks added Connolly (suspension) to their taxi squad Monday.
Dec 19, 2021	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly was suspended four games for interference against the Dallas Stars' Tanner Kero (upper body) in Saturday's game.
Dec 12, 2021	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly was recalled from AHL Rockford on Sunday.
Oct 5, 2021	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Chicago waived Connolly on Tuesday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
Sep 24, 2021	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly (concussion) is on the ice for Friday's training camp practice, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
May 8, 2021	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly (concussion) will miss Chicago's last two games of the season, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
May 6, 2021	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly was diagnosed with a concussion after Thursday's game versus the Carolina Hurricanes, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
May 6, 2021	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly (upper body) will not return to Thursday's game versus the Carolina Hurricanes.
May 1, 2021	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Florida Panthers.
Apr 12, 2021	Chicago Blackhawks \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly (COVID-19 protocols) will be in the lineup against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Apr 8, 2021	TRADE ANALYSIS The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Brett Connolly, Riley Stillman, Henrik Borgstrom, and a 2021 seventh round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks for Lucas Carlsson and Lucas Wallmark (0) Leave a Comment
Mar 30, 2021	Florida Panthers \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly scored a goal on his only shot in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
Mar 27, 2021	Florida Panthers \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly was promoted to the active roster Saturday, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.
Mar 25, 2021	Florida Panthers \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly was assigned to the taxi squad Thursday.
Mar 23, 2021	Florida Panthers \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.
Mar 1, 2021	Florida Panthers \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly cleared waivers Monday and was assigned to the taxi squad.
Feb 28, 2021	Florida Panthers \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly was waived by the Florida Panthers on Sunday, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.
Feb 6, 2021	Florida Panthers \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly sat out his third game in four outings during Friday's 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators.
Jan 20, 2021	Florida Panthers \| Brett Connolly \| Connolly was unable to add to the offense in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks, ending the night without a shot on goal.
Jul 1, 2019	Florida Panthers \| Signed RW Brett Connolly to a four-year, $13 million contract.
Jul 1, 2017	Washington Capitals \| Re-signed RW Brett Connolly to a two-year, $3 million contract.
Jul 1, 2016	Washington Capitals \| Signed RW Brett Connolly to a one-year, $850,000 contract.
Jul 6, 2015	Boston Bruins \| Signed RW Brett Connolly to a one-year, $1.025 million contract extension.
Mar 2, 2015	Boston Bruins \| Boston Bruins Acquired RW Brett Connolly from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2015 second-round draft pick (Matthew Spencer) and a 2016 second-round draft pick (Boris Katchouk).
Jul 10, 2014	Tampa Bay Lightning \| Signed RW Brett Connolly to a one-year, two-way contract.
Nov 22, 2013	Tampa Bay Lightning \| Assigned RW Brett Connolly to Syracuse (AHL).
Oct 31, 2013	Tampa Bay Lightning \| Recalled RW Brett Connolly from Syracuse (AHL).
Sep 29, 2013	Tampa Bay Lightning \| Assigned RW Brett Connolly to Syracuse (AHL).
Apr 12, 2013	Tampa Bay Lightning \| Re-assigned RW Brett Connolly to Syracuse (AHL).
Sep 14, 2012	Tampa Bay Lightning \| Assigned RW Brett Connolly to Syracuse (AHL).
Jul 1, 2011	Tampa Bay Lightning \| (Brett Connolly) Signed to a three-year, entry- level contract.

Current Stats
Career Stats

Regular Season Stats

Brett Connolly	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	TOI	GF%	DFF%	Rel DFF%	CF%	Rel CF%	G60	P60
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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	Prince George Cougars U15 A1	John Reid Bantam	5	2	2	4	2
	2006-2007	Prince George Cougars U15 A1	OMAHA	44	51	45	96	54
	2006-2007	Prince George Cougars U15 A1	John Reid Bantam	4	1	1	2	4
	2007-2008	Prince George Cougars	WHL	4	0	0	0	0
	2007-2008	Cariboo Cougars U18 AAA	BCEHL U18	38	16	16	32	80									Playoffs	6	4	1	5	0
	2008-2009	Prince George Cougars	WHL	65	30	30	60	38									Playoffs	4	0	2	2	0
	2008-2009	Canada U18	WJC-18	6	3	3	6	4
	2008-2009	Canada Pacific U17	WHC-17	6	3	5	8	2
	2009-2010	Prince George Cougars	WHL	16	10	9	19	8
	2009-2010	Canada U18	WJC-18	4	1	0	1	10
	2009-2010	Canada U18	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	2	0	1	1	0
	2009-2010	WHL All-Stars	Jr Super Series	1	0	0	0	2
	2010-2011	Prince George Cougars	WHL	59	46	27	73	26									Playoffs	1	0	0	0	0
	2010-2011	Canada U20	WJC-20	7	0	3	3	0
	2010-2011	WHL All-Stars	Jr Super Series	1	1	0	1	0
	2011-2012	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	68	4	11	15	30	683	46.81	48.89	-0.39	45.45	-0.56	0.18	0.97
	2011-2012	Canada U20	WJC-20	6	5	1	6	4
	2012-2013	Syracuse Crunch	AHL	71	31	32	63	53									Playoffs	18	6	5	11	0
	2012-2013	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	5	1	0	1	0	42	0.00	42.05	-7.52	45.29	1.78	0.00	0.00
	2013-2014	Syracuse Crunch	AHL	66	21	36	57	50
	2013-2014	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	11	1	0	1	4	117	27.27	48.41	-4.09	49.50	-4.30	0.51	0.51
	2014-2015	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	50	12	3	15	38	482	58.06	53.71	-2.64	55.22	0.28	1.24	1.62
	2014-2015	Boston Bruins	NHL	5	0	2	2	10	58	33.33	60.66	6.43	56.28	6.50	0.00	1.03
	2015-2016	Boston Bruins	NHL	71	9	16	25	20	841	48.68	48.23	0.08	51.75	3.32	0.36	1.28
	2016-2017	Washington Capitals	NHL	66	15	8	23	40	667	70.21	52.21	0.44	55.82	2.86	1.26	1.98	Playoffs	7	0	0	0	0
	2017-2018	Washington Capitals	NHL	70	15	12	27	30	725	50.77	40.31	-8.06	46.78	-2.15	0.83	1.74	Playoffs	24	6	3	9	0
	2018-2019	Washington Capitals	NHL	81	22	24	46	24	993	58.76	49.71	3.34	50.10	1.51	1.27	2.66	Playoffs	7	2	0	2	0
	2019-2020	Florida Panthers	NHL	69	19	14	33	26	881	51.40	49.70	1.50	52.70	3.90	1.02	1.84	Playoffs	4	0	0	0	0
	2020-2021	Florida Panthers	NHL	21	2	2	4	2	246	60.00	49.40	-5.90	49.40	-4.10	0.24	0.24
	2020-2021	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	10	1	1	2	2	98	33.30	44.00	2.80	50.90	5.80	0.61	0.61
	2021-2022	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	37	17	18	35	16
	2021-2022	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	9	0	1	1	15	69	20.00	34.60	-14.10	42.30	-3.10		0.87
	2022-2023	Lugano	NL	45	12	26	38	28
	2022-2023	Team Canada	Spengler Cup	3	3	0	3	2
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Contract History

Signing Team

Signing Date July 1, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Gerry Johannson

Contract Bought Out

Standard Contract | 4 Years $14,000,000 4.29% of cap space

	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023
Cap Hit	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	UFA
AAV	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0	$0	$0
Base Salary	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Salary	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000
Minors Salary	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000	$3,500,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Contract was bought out by Chicago Blackhawks prior to the 2022-2023 season. % of remaining years was allocated to their cap according to the buyout calculator. Buyout Details & Cap Hits

Signing Team

Signing Date June 26, 2017
Signing Status UFA no QO
Agent Gerry Johannson

Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,000,000 2.00% of cap space

	2017-2018	2018-2019
Cap Hit	$1,500,000	$1,500,000	UFA
AAV	$1,500,000	$1,500,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$1,400,000	$1,500,000
Signing Bonuses	$100,000	$0
Total Salary	$1,500,000	$1,500,000
Minors Salary	$1,500,000	$1,500,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date July 1, 2016
Signing Status UFA no QO

Standard Contract | 1 Years $850,000 1.16% of cap space

	2016-2017
Cap Hit	$850,000	UFA no QO
AAV	$850,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$850,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$850,000
Minors Salary	$850,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date July 6, 2015
Signing Status RFA

Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,025,000 1.44% of cap space

	2015-2016
Cap Hit	$1,025,000	UFA no QO
AAV	$1,025,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$1,025,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$1,025,000
Minors Salary	$1,025,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date July 10, 2014
Signing Status RFA

Standard Contract | 1 Years $850,500 1.23% of cap space

	2014-2015
Cap Hit	$850,500	RFA
AAV	$850,500
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$850,500
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$850,500
Minors Salary	$67,500
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date July 1, 2011

Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $4,900,000 1.40% of cap space

	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014
Cap Hit	$900,000	$900,000	$900,000	RFA
AAV	$1,633,333	$1,633,333	$1,633,333
Performance Bonuses	$600,000	$750,000	$850,000
Base Salary	$810,000	$810,000	$810,000
Signing Bonuses	$90,000	$90,000	$90,000
Total Salary	$900,000	$900,000	$900,000
Minors Salary	$67,500	$67,500	$67,500
Clauses
UFA Year