Frederick Gaudreau

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Age 30 May 1, 1993
Bromont Canada
Center shoots right
6'0" 183 cm
183 lbs 83 kg
ELC Signing Age 22
Waivers Signing Age 22
UFA Year 2020
Agent Pat Brisson

Transaction History
Nov 29, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Nov 19, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (upper body) will be activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Nov 13, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (upper body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday.
Nov 12, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (upper body) skated Sunday and could return Nov. 19 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.
Nov 9, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the New York Rangers, per the NHL media site.
Nov 1, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (upper body) still isn't skating, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports, indicating the forward will remain out of the lineup against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday.
Oct 25, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau is dealing with an upper-body injury and did not travel with the Minnesota Wild to Philadelphia for the start of the team's three-game road trip.
Sep 21, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau, who underwent abdominal surgery over the summer, practiced with the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
May 2, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau will undergo surgery on an abdominal injury he dealt with for the last four months of the season, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Apr 28, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau provided a goal in Minnesota's 4-1 loss to Dallas in Game 6 on Friday.
Apr 19, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM, logged four hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 2.
Apr 13, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau supplied two goals in a 4-3 overtime loss to Nashville on Thursday.
Apr 13, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau signed a five-year, $10.5 million contract with the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.
Apr 8, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Mar 29, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a pair of shorthanded goal and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Mar 15, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau produced an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Mar 11, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a power-play goal and blocked three shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Mar 4, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames.
Mar 4, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau hasn't found the back of the net in his past 19 games, and he's collected just four assists over that span.
Jan 14, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Jan 13, 2023 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal on two shots, helping the Minnesota Wild to a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday.
Dec 27, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal and registered an assist in a 4-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
Dec 21, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau supplied an assist, fired four shots on goal and added two PIM in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Dec 14, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored two goals -- one on the power play -- in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Dec 12, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Nov 19, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau logged an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Nov 15, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators.
Nov 13, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau accounted for a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to San Jose.
Oct 30, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau connected on the shootout winner during a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
Oct 14, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau had a plus-2 rating in Minnesota's 7-3 loss to the New York Rangers on Thursday.
Apr 28, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Apr 17, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau notched three assists and four shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks.
Apr 15, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored the overtime winner and added two assists -- one shorthanded -- in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars.
Mar 29, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Mar 20, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau registered a goal and three blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Feb 27, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Calgary Flames.
Feb 20, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Feb 12, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal on two shots, logged an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Feb 2, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a power-play goal on two shots, dished an assist and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Jan 29, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau added a goal in a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Friday.
Jan 14, 2022 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau logged an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 7-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Dec 12, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau, who was activated from the COVID-19 list Saturday, will be in Sunday's lineup against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Dec 11, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (COVID-19 protocols) has been activated from non-roster injured reserve and will join the Minnesota Wild for Sunday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Dec 2, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau is still in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols and won't play Thursday versus New Jersey, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.
Nov 30, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (COVID-19 protocols) will not suit up Tuesday against the Arizona Coyotes.
Nov 29, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau picked up an assist against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, giving him three assists in as many games.
Nov 11, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau produced an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Oct 19, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Oct 17, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
Jul 28, 2021 Minnesota Wild | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau secured a two-year, $2.4 million contract from the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday.
May 16, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal on four shots and had one hit Sunday in a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders in Game 1.
May 6, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau provided three assists and went plus-4 in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
May 4, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Apr 29, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (lower body) scored a goal on his only shot in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Washington Capitals.
Apr 29, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (lower body) is officially in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Washington Capitals.
Apr 29, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (lower body) was a full participant at Thursday's game-day skate and is considered a game-time call against the Washington Capitals. When asked about Pittsburgh's injured forwards, coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "Tonight's lineup will be a game-time decision. They're all making progress on the ice. Obviously that's encouraging," per Pens Inside Scoop.
Apr 28, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (lower body) has been cleared for contact and will join Pittsburgh's four-game road trip, Pens Inside Scoop reports.
Apr 23, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (lower body) joined Friday's practice in a non-contact jersey, per Pens Inside Scoop.
Apr 13, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau (lower body) is considered week-to-week according to coach Mike Sullivan.
Apr 11, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau left Sunday's game against the New Jersey Devils with a lower-body injury.
Apr 6, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was recalled to the active roster Tuesday.
Apr 4, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was designated for the taxi squad Sunday.
Mar 27, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal on his only shot and had a pair of hits Saturday in a 6-3 win over the New York Islanders.
Mar 27, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 win over the New York Islanders.
Mar 24, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was promoted to the active roster Wednesday.
Mar 18, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was promoted to the active roster Thursday.
Mar 17, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudrea was assigned to Pittsburgh's taxi squad Wednesday.
Mar 16, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.
Mar 8, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was elevated to the taxi squad Monday.
Mar 3, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was assigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.
Mar 2, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was assigned to Pittsburgh's taxi squad Tuesday.
Feb 19, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was sent down to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
Feb 18, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was reassigned to Pittsburgh's taxi squad Thursday.
Feb 12, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was sent back to the taxi squad Friday, according to CBS Sports.
Feb 11, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was promoted from the taxi squad Thursday.
Jan 29, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was promoted to the taxi squad Thursday.
Jan 18, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was demoted from the taxi squad to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Jan 10, 2021 Pittsburgh Penguins | Frederick Gaudreau | Gaudreau was waived by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Oct 10, 2020 Pittsburgh Penguins | Signed C Frederick Gaudreau to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000.
Sep 29, 2019 Nashville Predators | Assigned C Frederick Gaudreau to Milwaukee (AHL).
Apr 20, 2018 Nashville Predators | Recalled C Frederick Gaudreau from Milwaukee (AHL).
Jan 20, 2018 Nashville Predators | Assigned C Frederick Gaudreau to Milwaukee (AHL).
Jan 16, 2018 Nashville Predators | Recalled C Frederick Gaudreau from Milwaukee (AHL)..
Dec 31, 2017 Nashville Predators | Assigned C Frederick Gaudreau to Milwaukee (AHL).
Dec 30, 2017 Nashville Predators | Recalled C Frederick Gaudreau from Milwaukee (AHL).
Dec 13, 2017 Nashville Predators | Assigned C Frederick Gaudreau to Milwaukee (AHL).
Nov 20, 2017 Nashville Predators | Recalled C Frederick Gaudreau from Milwaukee (AHL).
Nov 11, 2017 Nashville Predators | Assigned C Frederick Gaudreau to Milwaukee (AHL).
Oct 17, 2017 Nashville Predators | Recalled C Frederick Gaudreau from Milwaukee (AHL).
Jul 17, 2017 Nashville Predators | Re-signed C Frederick Gaudreau to a three-year, two-way contract worth $2 million.
Apr 29, 2017 Nashville Predators | Recalled C Frederick Gaudreau from Milwaukee (AHL).
Jan 11, 2017 Nashville Predators | Assigned C Frederick Gaudreau to Milwaukee (AHL).
Jan 7, 2017 Nashville Predators | Recalled C Frederick Gaudreau from Milwaukee (AHL).
Dec 11, 2016 Nashville Predators | Assigned C Frederick Gaudreau to Milwaukee (AHL).
Nov 26, 2016 Nashville Predators | Recalled C Frederick Gaudreau from Milwaukee (AHL).
Oct 23, 2016 Nashville Predators | Assigned C Frederick Gaudreau to Milwaukee (AHL).
Oct 22, 2016 Nashville Predators | Recalled C Frederick Gaudreau from Milwaukee (AHL).
Oct 9, 2016 Nashville Predators | Assigned C Frederick Gaudreau to Milwaukee (AHL).
Jan 5, 2016 Nashville Predators | Signed C Frederick Gaudreau to an entry-level contract.
2023-2024 Regular Season Stats

Frederick Gaudreau
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild logo 15 1 2 3 -4 2
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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
2009-2010 Magog Cantonniers QM18AAA 41 14 11 25 6 Playoffs 4 0 3 3 0
2010-2011 Magog Cantonniers QM18AAA 42 14 25 39 2 Playoffs 13 7 5 12 0
2011-2012 Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL 64 5 15 20 2 Playoffs 8 1 0 1 0
2011-2012 Shawinigan Cataractes M-Cup 3 0 0 0 2 Playoffs 8 1 0 1 0
2012-2013 Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL 68 13 30 43 22
2013-2014 Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL 27 13 18 31 0
2013-2014 Drummondville Voltigeurs QMJHL 36 19 21 40 2 Playoffs 11 10 4 14 0
2014-2015 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 43 4 7 11 12
2014-2015 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL 14 5 2 7 4
2015-2016 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 75 15 27 42 31 Playoffs 3 0 1 1 0
2016-2017 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 66 25 23 48 14 Playoffs 3 3 1 4 0
2016-2017 Nashville Predators NHL 9 0 1 1 0 76 57.14 60.79 6.01 49.97 -6.88 0.00 0.79 Playoffs 8 3 0 3 0
2017-2018 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 54 22 21 43 2
2017-2018 Nashville Predators NHL 20 0 3 3 2 175 50.00 37.45 -7.91 49.30 -2.54 0.00 1.03
2018-2019 Nashville Predators NHL 55 3 1 4 2 487 54.17 61.42 10.01 55.29 2.60 0.37 0.49
2019-2020 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 42 11 17 28 6
2020-2021 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 6 1 3 4 2
2020-2021 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 19 2 8 10 2 204 70.60 54.90 5.70 53.00 3.70 0.59 2.65 Playoffs 6 1 2 3 0
2021-2022 Minnesota Wild NHL 76 14 30 44 8 907 57.60 53.30 -1.20 49.00 -3.10 0.79 2.25 Playoffs 6 1 0 1 0
2022-2023 Minnesota Wild NHL 82 19 19 38 10 965 52.90 47.90 -2.90 47.20 -3.10 0.56 1.37 Playoffs 6 3 0 3 0
2023-2024 Minnesota Wild NHL 15 1 2 3 2
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Active Contract

Signing Team Minnesota Wild logo
Signing Date April 13, 2023
Signing Status UFA
Agent Pat Brisson
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Signing Team Minnesota Wild logo
Signing Date July 28, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Pat Brisson
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,400,000 1.47% of cap space
2021-2022 2022-2023
Cap Hit $1,200,000 $1,200,000
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AAV $1,200,000 $1,200,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,000,000 $1,400,000
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Minors Salary $1,000,000 $1,400,000
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Signing Team Pittsburgh Penguins logo
Signing Date October 10, 2020
Signing Status UFA
Agent Pat Brisson
Standard Contract | 1 Years $700,000 0.86% of cap space
2020-2021
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AAV $700,000
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Base Salary $700,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $700,000
Minors Salary $350,000
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Signing Team Nashville Predators logo
Signing Date July 17, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Agent Christian Daigle
Standard Contract | 3 Years $2,000,000 0.89% of cap space
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AAV $666,666 $666,666 $666,666
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $650,000 $650,000 $700,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $650,000 $650,000 $700,000
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Signing Team Nashville Predators logo
Signing Date January 5, 2016
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $1,190,000 0.83% of cap space
2015-2016 2016-2017
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AAV $595,000 $595,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $575,000 $575,000
Signing Bonuses $20,000 $20,000
Total Salary $595,000 $595,000
Minors Salary $60,000 $60,000
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