Brett Connolly

Age 31 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

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
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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.
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
2023-2024 Rapperswil-Jona NL 4 0 0 0 2
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Contract History

Signing Team Florida Panthers logo
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 logo Chicago Blackhawks prior to the 2022-2023 season.
% of remaining years was allocated to their cap according to the buyout calculator.
Signing Team Washington Capitals logo
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 Washington Capitals logo
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 Boston Bruins logo
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 Tampa Bay Lightning logo
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 Tampa Bay Lightning logo
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