Luke Witkowski

Age 29 Apr 14, 1990
Holland USA
Right Wing shoots right
6'2" 188 cm
217 lbs 98 kg
ELC Signing Age 22
Waivers Signing Age 23
UFA Year 2017
Agent Matthew Oates
Draft Year 2008
Drafted Overall 160
Draft Round 6
Draft Team Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Cap Hit: $700,000
  • 0.9% of team cap space
  • Accumulated Cap Hit: $75,269
  • Year 1 of 2 year contract
  • Expiry Status UFA | 2021 | 31 yrs old
  • Career Earnings: $4,605,000

Transaction History
Jul 1, 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning signed RW Luke Witkowski to a two-year, two-way contract worth $1.4 million.
Oct 3, 2018 Recalled Detroit Red Wings recalled RW Luke Witkowski from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Oct 2, 2018 Assigned Detroit Red Wings assigned RW Luke Witkowski to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Sep 30, 2018 Detroit Red Wings waived RW Luke Witkowski.
Dec 10, 2017 Detroit Red Wings announced D Luke Witkowski has served his suspension.
Nov 16, 2017 Suspended Detroit Red Wings NHL suspended RW Luke Witkowski 10 games for returning to the ice surface during an altercation.
Jan 16, 2017 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Jan 13, 2017 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
Jan 6, 2017 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Dec 16, 2016 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
Dec 14, 2016 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Dec 14, 2016 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
Dec 8, 2016 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Dec 6, 2016 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
Nov 14, 2016 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Oct 8, 2016 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
Jun 24, 2016 Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed D Luke Witkowski to a one-year, two-way contract.
Mar 8, 2016 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
Mar 8, 2016 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Nov 30, 2015 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
Nov 24, 2015 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Nov 22, 2015 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
Nov 19, 2015 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Oct 6, 2015 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
May 4, 2015 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Apr 14, 2015 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
Mar 30, 2015 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Mar 2, 2015 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
Jan 16, 2015 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Oct 23, 2014 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Luke Witkowski to Syracuse (AHL).
Oct 19, 2014 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Luke Witkowski from Syracuse (AHL).
Apr 1, 2013 Tampa Bay Lightning signed D Luke Witkowski to a two-year contract.
2019-2020 Regular Season Stats

Luke Witkowski		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Tampa Bay Lightning 8 1 1 2 -3 4 68 28.60 37.10 -13.90 33.90 -15.70 0.88 1.76
Luke Witkowski Stats by Elite Prospects Luke Witkowski Advanced Stats by
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
Draft Yr 2007-2008 Ohio Blue Jackets USHL 58 3 10 13 139
2008-2009 Fargo Force USHL 55 6 16 22 118 Playoffs 10 2 1 3 0
2009-2010 Western Michigan Univ. NCAA 32 2 4 6 67
2010-2011 Western Michigan Univ. NCAA 42 1 8 9 56
2011-2012 Western Michigan Univ. NCAA 40 2 11 13 66
2012-2013 Western Michigan Univ. NCAA 38 2 8 10 46
2012-2013 Syracuse Crunch AHL 3 0 0 0 4
2013-2014 Syracuse Crunch AHL 76 2 10 12 204
2014-2015 Syracuse Crunch AHL 50 2 6 8 91 Playoffs 3 0 1 1 0
2014-2015 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 16 0 0 0 15 226 52.63 47.08 -3.28 51.64 0.30 0.00 0.00
2015-2016 Syracuse Crunch AHL 70 3 11 14 166
2015-2016 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 4 0 0 0 4 28 62.77 15.65 64.46 13.99 0.00 0.00 Playoffs 2 0 0 0 0
2016-2017 Syracuse Crunch AHL 19 0 5 5 59
2016-2017 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 34 0 4 4 39 330 50.00 58.51 9.23 48.76 -0.87 0.00 0.73
2017-2018 Detroit Red Wings NHL 31 1 3 4 68 210 46.15 47.23 -1.34 40.80 -7.58 0.29 1.14
2018-2019 Detroit Red Wings NHL 0 0 0 0 0 304 41.38 41.43 -0.70 44.23 -0.25 0.00 0.39
2018-2019 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 0 0 0 0 0
2018-2019 Detroit Red Wings NHL 34 0 2 2 23 304 41.38 41.43 -0.70 44.23 -0.25 0.00 0.39
2019-2020 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 8 1 1 2 4 68 28.60 37.10 -13.90 33.90 -15.70 0.88 1.76
2019-2020 Syracuse Crunch AHL 0 0 0 0 0
Luke Witkowski Stats by Elite Prospects | Luke Witkowski Advanced Stats by

Active Contract

Signing Team
Signing Date July 1, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Matthew Oates
Buyout Calculator
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,400,000 0.86% of cap space
2019-2020 2020-2021
Cap Hit $700,000 $700,000
UFA
AAV $700,000 $700,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $700,000 $700,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $700,000 $700,000
Minors Salary $250,000 $250,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Buy It Out Buy It Out

Contract History

Signing Team
Signing Date July 1, 2017
Signing Status UFA
Agent Matthew Oates
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,500,000 1.00% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019
Cap Hit $750,000 $750,000
UFA
AAV $750,000 $750,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $700,000 $800,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $700,000 $800,000
Minors Salary $700,000 $800,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date June 24, 2016
Signing Status UFA (Group 6)
Standard Contract | 1 Years $575,000 0.79% of cap space
2016-2017
Cap Hit $575,000
UFA
AAV $575,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $575,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $575,000
Minors Salary $200,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date July 17, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $575,000 0.81% of cap space
2015-2016
Cap Hit $575,000
UFA (Group 6)
AAV $575,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $575,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $575,000
Minors Salary $100,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date April 1, 2013
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $1,750,000 0.98% of cap space
2013-2014 2014-2015
Cap Hit $627,500 $627,500
RFA
AAV $875,000 $875,000
Performance Bonuses $247,500 $247,500
Base Salary $550,000 $550,000
Signing Bonuses $77,500 $77,500
Total Salary $627,500 $627,500
Minors Salary $65,000 $65,000
Clauses
UFA Year