Curtis McElhinney

Age 37 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
Expansion Draft Status
Eligible
Draft Year 2002
Drafted Overall 176
Draft Round 6
Draft Team Calgary Flames
  • Cap Hit: $1,300,000
  • 1.6% of team cap space
  • Accumulated Cap Hit: $549,138
  • Year 2 of 2 year contract
  • Expiry Status UFA | 2021 | 38 yrs old
  • Career Earnings: $10,650,000

Transaction History
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.
2020-2021 Regular Season Stats

Curtis McElhinney		 GP GAA SV% PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Tampa Bay Lightning 3 2.7 0.896 0
Curtis McElhinney Stats by Elite Prospects Curtis McElhinney Advanced Stats by
Career Stats
Season Team League GP GAA SV% PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 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
2014-2015 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 32 2.88 0.914 0
2015-2016 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 18 3.3 0.890 0
2016-2017 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 7 2.39 0.924 0
2016-2017 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 14 2.85 0.914 0
2017-2018 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 18 2.14 0.934 0 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 Playoffs 5 2.01 0.930 0
2019-2020 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 18 2.89 0.906 0
2020-2021 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 3 2.7 0.896 0
Curtis McElhinney Stats by Elite Prospects | Curtis McElhinney Advanced Stats by

Active Contract

Signing Team
Signing Date July 1, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Rolland Hedges
Buyout Calculator
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
Buy It Out

Contract History

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