Jake Gardiner 
Age 31 Jul 4, 1990
Minnetonka USA
Defense shoots left
6'2" 188 cm
203 lbs 92 kg
ELC Signing Age 20
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2018
Agent Pat Brisson 
Transaction History
| Jun 2, 2022 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (hip) has been given medical clearance to play and should be ready for the 2022-23 campaign, Sara Civian of The Athletic reports. | |
| Sep 6, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner will undergo surgery on both his hip and back and will be placed on long-term injured reserve to start the season, Sara Civian of The Athletic reports. | |
| May 2, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner served as a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win against Columbus. | |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner was promoted from the taxi squad for Monday's tilt with Detroit. | |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (back) will be promoted to the active roster and return to action Saturday against Detroit, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. | |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (back) won't suit up for Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports. | |
| Mar 14, 2021 | Assigned | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (back) cleared waivers and was assigned to the taxi squad Sunday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. |
| Mar 13, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (back) was waived by Carolina on Saturday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports. | |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (back) won't play Tuesday against Nashville, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports. | |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (upper body) was held out of Monday's practice, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. | |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (upper body) had two hits and one block in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Panthers. | |
| Mar 7, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (upper body) will play in Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports. | |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (upper body) won't play Thursday versus Detroit, Sara Civian of The Athletic reports. | |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (upper body) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Predators, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports. | |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (upper body) won't play in Monday's game versus the Panthers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. | |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner (upper body) didn't suit up in Saturday's game versus the Panthers, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports. | |
| Feb 20, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner added his fourth assist in his last four games in Friday's 5-3 win over the Blackhawks. | |
| Feb 13, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner dished out two assists in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Dallas. | |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | Jake Gardiner | Gardiner posted his second assist in three games in Monday's 4-2 win over the Predators. | |
| Sep 6, 2019 | Carolina Hurricanes | signed D Jake Gardiner to a four-year, $16.2 million contract. | |
| Jul 29, 2014 | Toronto Maple Leafs | signed D Jake Gardiner to a five-year, $20.25 million contract. | |
| Mar 20, 2013 | Recalled | Toronto Maple Leafs | recalled D Jake Gardiner from Toronto (AHL). |
| Mar 19, 2013 | Recalled | Toronto Maple Leafs | recalled D Jake Gardiner from Toronto (AHL). |
| Jan 30, 2013 | Assigned | Toronto Maple Leafs | assigned D Jake Gardiner to Toronto (AHL). |
| Jan 27, 2013 | Recalled | Toronto Maple Leafs | recalled D Jake Gardiner from Toronto (AHL). |
| Jan 25, 2013 | Assigned | Toronto Maple Leafs | assigned D Jake Gardiner to Toronto (AHL). |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Assigned | Toronto Maple Leafs | assigned D Jake Gardiner to Toronto (AHL). |
| Jan 15, 2012 | Assigned | Toronto Maple Leafs | (Jake Gardiner) assigned to Toronto (AHL). |
| Mar 15, 2011 | Toronto Maple Leafs | (Jake Gardiner) signed to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
Regular Season Stats
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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 | Minnetonka High | USHS-MN | 21 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Minnetonka High | USHS-MN | 19 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Team TDS Transportation | UMHSEHL | 11 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2007-2008 | Minnetonka High | USHS-MN | 24 | 20 | 28 | 48 | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2007-2008 | Team TDS Transportation | UMHSEHL | 11 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Univ. of Wisconsin | NCAA | 39 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Univ. of Wisconsin | NCAA | 41 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | USA U20 | WJC-20 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Univ. of Wisconsin | NCAA | 41 | 10 | 31 | 41 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 75 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 1,269 | 50.83 | 46.37 | -3.52 | 49.65 | 1.16 | 0.24 | 0.95 | ||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Playoffs | 17 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 43 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 200 | 53.33 | 44.32 | 9.45 | 49.87 | 12.02 | 0.00 | 0.60 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2013-2014 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 80 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 19 | 1,363 | 51.58 | 41.07 | -0.35 | 45.63 | 5.30 | 0.31 | 0.70 | ||||||||
| 2013-2014 | USA | WC | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 79 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 1,345 | 42.86 | 49.72 | 7.38 | 48.35 | 4.99 | 0.18 | 0.62 | ||||||||
| 2014-2015 | USA | WC | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 79 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 1,332 | 44.21 | 50.08 | 1.73 | 52.21 | 3.41 | 0.23 | 0.68 | ||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 82 | 9 | 34 | 43 | 34 | 1,451 | 59.17 | 51.33 | 1.50 | 52.41 | 2.27 | 0.17 | 0.95 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2017-2018 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 82 | 5 | 47 | 52 | 32 | 1,552 | 55.65 | 50.52 | 0.32 | 50.08 | -1.00 | 0.15 | 1.24 | Playoffs | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2018-2019 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 62 | 3 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 1,136 | 61.46 | 52.73 | 3.61 | 51.53 | 0.78 | 0.16 | 1.06 | Playoffs | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2019-2020 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 68 | 4 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 964 | 39.70 | 53.40 | 0.70 | 55.60 | 1.60 | 0.12 | 0.75 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Carolina Hurricanes | NHL | 26 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 360 | 56.00 | 54.30 | 1.80 | 54.10 | 0.50 | 0.83 | Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 4 Years $16,200,000 4.91% of cap space
| 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $4,050,000 | $4,050,000 | $4,050,000 | $4,050,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $4,050,000 | $4,050,000 | $4,050,000 | $4,050,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $3,650,000 | $3,900,000 | $4,200,000 | $4,450,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $3,650,000 | $3,900,000 | $4,200,000 | $4,450,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $3,650,000 | $3,900,000 | $4,200,000 | $4,450,000 | |
| Clauses | M-NTC | ||||
| UFA Year | |||||
| Buy It Out | |||||
| 7 Team No Trade List | |||||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 5 Years $20,250,000 5.87% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date March 15, 2011
Signing Date March 15, 2011
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $3,350,000 1.36% of cap space