Curtis McElhinney

Age 38 May 23, 1983

London CAN

Goaltender shoots left

6'1" 185 cm

204 lbs 93 kg

ELC Signing Age 24

Waivers Signing Age

UFA Year 2010

Agent Rolland Hedges

Draft Year 2002
Drafted Overall 176
Draft Round 6
Draft Team

No contract for upcoming season.
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Career Earnings: $10,650,000

Transaction History

Sep 26, 2021		Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney announced his retirement from professional hockey Saturday, per TSN.
May 7, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney turned aside 26 shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Stars.
May 7, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney will defend the blue paint during Friday's home game versus the Stars, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
May 1, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney stopped all 15 shots he faced in regulation and overtime but only four of eight in the shootout during Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Red Wings.
May 1, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Christopher Gibson \| Gibson has been promoted to Tampa Bay's active roster and will serve as Curtis McElhinney's backup during Saturday's matchup with Detroit, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
May 1, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney will defend the blue paint during Saturday's road game versus the Red Wings, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Apr 22, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney made 25 saves in a 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
Apr 22, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll get the start in goal in Thursday's home matchup with Columbus, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Apr 13, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney allowed seven goals on 22 shots in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Predators.
Apr 13, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney will guard the road goal in Tuesday's game versus the Predators, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.
Apr 6, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Columbus, (NHL).com reports.
Apr 4, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| Head coach Jon Cooper said McElhinney (undisclosed) didn't play in Sunday's loss to the Red Wings because he "tweaked something" Saturday, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Mar 30, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney made 18 saves on 20 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets. The third goal was an empty-netter
Mar 30, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| Per Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site, McElhinney was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll get the start in goal in Tuesday's home game versus the Blue Jackets.
Mar 21, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney kicked out 29 shots in a 5-3 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Mar 21, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney will guard the home net in Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Mar 15, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney will guard the home net in Monday's game versus the Predators, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Mar 11, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney surrendered five goals on 22 shots in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Red Wings. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.
Mar 11, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney will defend the road goal in Thursday's game versus the Red Wings, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Mar 5, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney will get the starting nod for Friday's road contest against Chicago, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Feb 25, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney made 31 saves Thursday in a 3-1 win over the Hurricanes.
Feb 24, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney is slated to start between the pipes in Thursday's home game versus Carolina, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Feb 15, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney made only 15 saves in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Panthers.
Feb 15, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney will guard the home net in Monday's game versus the Panthers, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Feb 8, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney turned aside 23 of 24 shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Predators.
Feb 8, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Christopher Gibson \| Gibson was promoted from the taxi squad to back up Curtis McElhinney on Monday according to CBS Sports.
Feb 8, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney will make his season debut in Monday's road game versus the Predators, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Feb 7, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney is expected to make his season debut against the Predators either Monday or Tuesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Jan 29, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney was removed from the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocol list Friday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Jan 16, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Curtis McElhinney \| McElhinney was placed in the (NHL)"s COVID-19 protocol Saturday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
Jul 1, 2019		Tampa Bay Lightning \| signed G Curtis McElhinney to a two-year, $2.6 million contract.
Dec 11, 2018	Activated	Carolina Hurricanes \| activated G Curtis McElhinney from injured reserve.
Oct 2, 2018	Trade	Carolina Hurricanes \| acquired G Curtis McElhinney off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Oct 1, 2018		Toronto Maple Leafs \| waived G Curtis McElhinney.
Jul 1, 2017		Toronto Maple Leafs \| re-signed G Curtis McElhinney to a two-year, $1.7 million contract.
Jan 10, 2017	Trade	Toronto Maple Leafs \| acquired G Curtis McElhinney off waivers from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jan 9, 2017		Columbus Blue Jackets \| waived G Curtis McElhinney.
Feb 15, 2016	Activated	Columbus Blue Jackets \| activated G Curtis McElhinney from injured reserve.
Oct 19, 2014	Injured	Columbus Blue Jackets \| placed G Curtis McElhinney on IR.
Jun 23, 2014		Columbus Blue Jackets \| signed G Curtis McElhinney to a one-year contract extension.
Jul 1, 2012		Columbus Blue Jackets \| (Curtis McElhinney) McElhinney has been signed to a one year, two-way contract.
Feb 22, 2012	Trade	Arizona Coyotes \| Arizona Coyotes acquired Antoine Vermette from the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2012 second-round draft pick (previously acquired, later traded to Philadelphia - Philadelphia selected Anthony Stolarz) a 2013 fifth-round draft pick later traded to Philadelphia, later traded to Los Angeles - Los Angeles selected Justin Auger) and Curtis McElhinney.
Jan 3, 2012	Assigned	Arizona Coyotes \| (Curtis McElhinney) assigned to Portland (AHL).
Dec 26, 2011	Recalled	Arizona Coyotes \| (Curtis McElhinney) recalled from Portland (AHL).
Oct 6, 2011	Assigned	Arizona Coyotes \| (Curtis McElhinney) assigned to Portland (AHL).
Jul 4, 2011		Arizona Coyotes \| (Curtis McElhinney) signed to a one-year, two-way contract.
Feb 28, 2011		Ottawa Senators \| (Curtis McElhinney) Claimed off waivers.
Feb 24, 2011	Trade	Anaheim Ducks \| (Dan Ellis) acquired from Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Curtis McElhinney.

Current Stats
Career Stats

Regular Season Stats

Curtis McElhinney	GP	GAA		SV%		PIM	GSAx	GSAx/GP
Curtis McElhinney Stats by Elite Prospects							Curtis McElhinney Advanced Stats by

Career Stats

	Season	Team	League	GP	GAA	SV%	PIM	GSAx	GSAx/GP	Playoffs	GP	GAA	SV%	PIM
	2000-2001	Notre Dame Hounds	SJHL	39	3.36	0.900	0
Draft Yr	2001-2002	Colorado College	NCAA	9	2.04	0.918	0
	2002-2003	Colorado College	NCAA	37	2.38	0.906	0
	2003-2004	Colorado College	NCAA	19	2.42	0.906	0
	2004-2005	Colorado College	NCAA	26	2.24	0.927	0
	2005-2006	Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights	AHL	33	2.52	0.912	0
	2006-2007	Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights	AHL	57	2.13	0.917	0			Playoffs	5	2.12	0.904	0
	2007-2008	Quad City Flames	AHL	41	2.28	0.911	0
	2007-2008	Calgary Flames	NHL	5	2	0.902	0
	2008-2009	Calgary Flames	NHL	14	3.59	0.889	0			Playoffs	1	1.78	0.900	0
	2009-2010	Calgary Flames	NHL	10	3.22	0.885	0
	2009-2010	Anaheim Ducks	NHL	10	2.76	0.917	0
	2010-2011	Anaheim Ducks	NHL	21	3.43	0.890	0
	2010-2011	Ottawa Senators	NHL	7	2.56	0.917	0
	2011-2012	Portland Pirates	AHL	25	3.04	0.907	0
	2011-2012	Arizona Coyotes	NHL	2	1.67	0.944	0
	2012-2013	Springfield Falcons	AHL	49	2.32	0.923	0			Playoffs	8	3.1	0.895	0
	2013-2014	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	28	2.7	0.909	0	-14.79	-0.53
	2014-2015	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	32	2.88	0.914	0	-4.06	-0.13
	2015-2016	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	18	3.3	0.890	0	-3.82	-0.21
	2016-2017	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	7	2.39	0.924	0
	2016-2017	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL	14	2.85	0.914	0	6.91	0.33
	2017-2018	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL	18	2.14	0.934	0	9.00	0.50	Playoffs	1	5.07	0.826	0
	2017-2018	Canada	WC	5	1.48	0.936	0
	2018-2019	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL	33	2.58	0.912	0	6.22	0.19	Playoffs	5	2.01	0.930	0
	2019-2020	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	18	2.89	0.906	0	2.20	0.12
	2020-2021	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	12	3.09	0.875	0	-11.37	-0.95
Curtis McElhinney Stats by Elite Prospects \| Curtis McElhinney Advanced Stats by

Contract History

Signing Team

Signing Date July 1, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Rolland Hedges

Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,600,000 1.60% of cap space

	2019-2020	2020-2021
Cap Hit	$1,300,000	$1,300,000	UFA
AAV	$1,300,000	$1,300,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$1,300,000	$1,300,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$1,300,000	$1,300,000
Minors Salary	$1,300,000	$1,300,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date June 30, 2017
Signing Status UFA
Agent Ed Ratushny

Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,700,000 1.13% of cap space

	2017-2018	2018-2019
Cap Hit	$850,000	$850,000	UFA
AAV	$850,000	$850,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$850,000	$850,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$850,000	$850,000
Minors Salary	$850,000	$850,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date June 24, 2015
Signing Status UFA

Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,600,000 1.12% of cap space

	2015-2016	2016-2017
Cap Hit	$800,000	$800,000	UFA
AAV	$800,000	$800,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$800,000	$800,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$800,000	$800,000
Minors Salary	$800,000	$800,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date June 23, 2014
Signing Status UFA

Standard Contract | 1 Years $600,000 0.87% of cap space

	2014-2015
Cap Hit	$600,000	UFA
AAV	$600,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$600,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$600,000
Minors Salary	$600,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date May 24, 2013
Signing Status UFA

Standard Contract | 1 Years $600,000 0.93% of cap space

	2013-2014
Cap Hit	$600,000	UFA
AAV	$600,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$600,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$600,000
Minors Salary	$600,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date July 1, 2012
Signing Status UFA

Standard Contract | 1 Years $750,000 1.25% of cap space

	2012-2013
Cap Hit	$750,000	UFA
AAV	$750,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$750,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$750,000
Minors Salary	$105,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date July 4, 2011
Signing Status UFA

Standard Contract | 1 Years $625,000 0.97% of cap space

	2011-2012
Cap Hit	$625,000	UFA
AAV	$625,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$625,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$625,000
Minors Salary	$225,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date June 5, 2009
Signing Status RFA

Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,070,000 0.94% of cap space

	2009-2010	2010-2011
Cap Hit	$535,000	$535,000	UFA
AAV	$535,000	$535,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$500,000	$570,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$500,000	$570,000
Minors Salary	$500,000	$570,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date June 27, 2008
Signing Status RFA

Standard Contract | 1 Years $500,000 0.88% of cap space

	2008-2009
Cap Hit	$500,000	RFA
AAV	$500,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$500,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$500,000
Minors Salary	$500,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date July 20, 2007

Standard Contract | 1 Years $605,000 1.20% of cap space

	2007-2008
Cap Hit	$605,000	RFA
AAV	$605,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$605,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$605,000
Minors Salary	$0
Clauses
UFA Year