Matt Calvert

Age 31 Dec 24, 1989

Brandon CAN

Left Wing shoots left

5'11" 180 cm

186 lbs 84 kg

ELC Signing Age 20

Waivers Signing Age 21

UFA Year 2017

Agent Joe Caligiuri

Expansion Draft Status
Eligible

Draft Year 2008
Drafted Overall 127
Draft Round 5
Draft Team

No contract for upcoming season.
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Career Earnings: $19,262,500

Transaction History

May 29, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert (undisclosed) recently underwent surgery and isn't expected to be available for the playoffs, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Mar 26, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed injury, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Mar 25, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert will miss Thursday's clash with Vegas due to an undisclosed injury, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Mar 22, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert recorded an assist and two PIM in Monday's 5-1 win over the Coyotes.
Mar 16, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert picked up an assist in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Ducks.
Mar 11, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert had one shot and one blocked shot over 11:31 of ice time in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Coyotes.
Mar 8, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert (upper body) will play in Monday's game versus the Coyotes, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Mar 6, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert (upper body) will "probably" skate at Sunday's practice, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Mar 3, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Sharks, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Mar 1, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert (upper body) will not be an option against the Sharks on Monday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Feb 27, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert (upper body) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Coyotes, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.
Feb 26, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert is dealing with an upper-body injury that held him out of Friday's game against the Wild, Adrian Dater of ColoradoHockeyNow.com reports.
Feb 26, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Contrary to an earlier report of an upper-body issue, Calvert suffered a lower-body injury, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Feb 26, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert (upper body) will not be available for Friday's game against Arizona, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Feb 25, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert skated on the second line for Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Wild. He had one shot on net over 16:03 of ice time.
Feb 18, 2021	Activated	Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert (upper body) was activated of injured reserve Thursday.
Feb 18, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| According to coach Jared Bednar, Calvert (upper body) will be eligible to play Saturday against the Golden Knights, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Feb 13, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert (upper body) will resume skating Sunday, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Feb 2, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert (upper body) could get placed on long-term injured reserve, Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
Feb 1, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| The Avalanche added Calvert (upper body) to injured reserve on Sunday, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.
Jan 28, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Head coach Jared Bednar revealed Thursday that Calvert is being cautious with recovery because of past concussion issues, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports. "He's had some concussion issues in the past," Bednar said. "He's had some concussion issues in the past. I don't know that he's diagnosed with that yet, but I just think he's not feeling right at this point, so he's taking a little time off to get healthy."
Jan 28, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Kiefer Sherwood \| With news that Matt Calvert (upper body) will be out indefinitely, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic, Sherwood could fill in on the fourth line.
Jan 27, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert is considered out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Jan 26, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert will miss Tuesday's clash with San Jose after suffering an upper-body injury, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Jan 19, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Calvert posted an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Kings.
Jan 3, 2021		Colorado Avalanche \| Matt Calvert \| Head coach Jared Bednar said Sunday that Calvert (undisclosed) will be ready for training camp, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Jul 9, 2020	Activated	Colorado Avalanche \| activated LW Matt Calvert from injured reserve.
Dec 4, 2019	Activated	Colorado Avalanche \| activated LW Matt Calvert from injured reserve.
Jul 1, 2018		Colorado Avalanche \| signed LW Matt Calvert to a three-year, $8.4 million contract.
Dec 2, 2017	Activated	Columbus Blue Jackets \| activated LW Matt Calvert from injured reserve.
Apr 17, 2017		Columbus Blue Jackets \| announced LW Matt Calvert has served his suspension.
Apr 15, 2017	Suspended	Columbus Blue Jackets \| (NHL) suspended LW Matt Calvert one game for cross-checking an opponent.
Mar 13, 2017	Activated	Columbus Blue Jackets \| activated LW Matt Calvert from injured reserve.
Nov 21, 2016	Injured	Columbus Blue Jackets \| placed LW Matt Calvert on IR.
Dec 30, 2015	Injured	Columbus Blue Jackets \| placed LW Matt Calvert on IR.
Jul 9, 2015		Columbus Blue Jackets \| re-signed LW Matt Calvert to a three-year, $6.6 million contract.
Feb 27, 2015	Injured	Columbus Blue Jackets \| placed LW Matt Calvert on IR.
Oct 27, 2014	Injured	Columbus Blue Jackets \| placed LW Matt Calvert on IR.
Jan 9, 2014	Activated	Columbus Blue Jackets \| activated LW Matt Calvert from injured reserve.
Jan 1, 2014	Injured	Columbus Blue Jackets \| placed LW Matt Calvert on IR.
Apr 23, 2013		Columbus Blue Jackets \| signed LW Matt Calvert to a two-year, $1 million contract extension.
Feb 5, 2013	Activated	Columbus Blue Jackets \| activated LW Matt Calvert from injured reserve.
Jan 30, 2013	Injured	Columbus Blue Jackets \| placed LW Matt Calvert on IR, retroactive to January 28th.
Jan 14, 2013	Recalled	Columbus Blue Jackets \| recalled LW Matt Calvert from Springfield (AHL).
Sep 14, 2012	Assigned	Columbus Blue Jackets \| assigned LW Matt Calvert to Springfield (AHL).
Nov 21, 2011	Assigned	Columbus Blue Jackets \| (Matt Calvert) assigned to Springfield (AHL).
Oct 28, 2011	Recalled	Columbus Blue Jackets \| (Matt Calvert) recalled from Springfield.
Oct 17, 2011	Assigned	Columbus Blue Jackets \| (Matt Calvert) assigned to Springfield (AHL).
Jan 31, 2011	Recalled	Columbus Blue Jackets \| (Matt Calvert) recalled from Springfield (AHL).
Jan 26, 2011	Assigned	Columbus Blue Jackets \| (Matt Calvert) assigned to Springfield (AHL).
Jan 6, 2011	Recalled	Columbus Blue Jackets \| (Matt Calvert) recalled from Springfield (AHL).

Current Stats
Career Stats

2020-2021 Regular Season Stats

Matt Calvert	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	TOI	GF%	DFF%	Rel DFF%	CF%	Rel CF%	G60	P60
Colorado Avalanche	18	0	3	3	-2	6	201	33.30	61.80	1.50	58.00	-2.30		0.60
Matt Calvert Stats by Elite Prospects							Matt Calvert 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
	2005-2006	Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA	MU18HL	38	24	30	54	48									Playoffs	6	3	6	9	0
	2006-2007	Winkler Flyers	MJHL	1	0	0	0	15
	2006-2007	Brandon Wheat Kings U18 AAA	MU18HL	30	28	55	83	46									Playoffs	16	5	13	18	0
Draft Yr	2007-2008	Brandon Wheat Kings	WHL	72	24	40	64	53									Playoffs	6	1	2	3	0
	2008-2009	Brandon Wheat Kings	WHL	58	28	39	67	58									Playoffs	12	9	8	17	0
	2008-2009	WHL All-Stars	CHL Challenge	1	1	0	1	0
	2009-2010	Brandon Wheat Kings	WHL	68	47	52	99	70									Playoffs	15	9	7	16	0
	2009-2010	Brandon Wheat Kings	M-Cup	5	3	1	4	2									Playoffs	15	9	7	16	0
	2010-2011	Springfield Falcons	AHL	38	13	12	25	12
	2010-2011	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	42	11	9	20	12	413	55.26	53.13	1.90	53.89	4.27	1.16	2.33
	2011-2012	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	13	0	3	3	16	115	33.33	54.70	7.65	50.48	4.62	0.00	1.56
	2011-2012	Springfield Falcons	AHL	56	17	19	36	52
	2012-2013	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	42	9	7	16	32	501	39.22	47.99	2.54	51.32	5.50	0.84	1.68
	2012-2013	Springfield Falcons	AHL	34	10	11	21	39
	2013-2014	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	56	9	15	24	53	694	51.85	50.99	-0.88	52.92	2.03	0.43	1.47	Playoffs	6	2	2	4	0
	2014-2015	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	56	13	10	23	28	706	49.09	45.26	-3.01	46.85	-0.41	0.94	1.62
	2015-2016	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	73	11	13	24	51	920	52.38	53.34	3.01	46.80	-1.10	0.59	1.43
	2016-2017	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	65	10	5	15	48	735	43.40	45.99	-4.56	46.61	-4.63	0.41	0.73	Playoffs	4	1	1	2	0
	2017-2018	Columbus Blue Jackets	NHL	69	9	15	24	33	783	42.03	47.21	-6.16	48.15	-4.64	0.46	1.61	Playoffs	6	3	1	4	0
	2018-2019	Colorado Avalanche	NHL	82	11	15	26	58	944	43.75	55.81	8.08	50.67	1.02	0.57	1.33	Playoffs	8	0	4	4	0
	2019-2020	Colorado Avalanche	NHL	50	12	13	25	39	573	59.50	54.30	4.30	54.10	3.10	0.84	1.99	Playoffs	8	1	2	3	0
	2020-2021	Colorado Avalanche	NHL	18	0	3	3	6	201	33.30	61.80	1.50	58.00	-2.30		0.60
Matt Calvert Stats by Elite Prospects \| Matt Calvert Advanced Stats by

Contract History

Signing Team

Signing Date July 1, 2018
Signing Status UFA
Agent Joe Caligiuri

Standard Contract | 3 Years $8,550,000 3.58% of cap space

	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021
Cap Hit	$2,850,000	$2,850,000	$2,850,000	UFA
AAV	$2,850,000	$2,850,000	$2,850,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0	$0
Base Salary	$3,750,000	$2,925,000	$1,875,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0	$0
Total Salary	$3,750,000	$2,925,000	$1,875,000
Minors Salary	$3,750,000	$2,925,000	$1,875,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date July 9, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Agent Kevin Epp

Standard Contract | 3 Years $6,600,000 3.08% of cap space

	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018
Cap Hit	$2,200,000	$2,200,000	$2,200,000	UFA
AAV	$2,200,000	$2,200,000	$2,200,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0	$0
Base Salary	$1,500,000	$2,200,000	$2,900,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0	$0
Total Salary	$1,500,000	$2,200,000	$2,900,000
Minors Salary	$1,500,000	$2,200,000	$2,900,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date April 23, 2013
Signing Status RFA

Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,975,000 1.54% of cap space

	2013-2014	2014-2015
Cap Hit	$987,500	$987,500	RFA
AAV	$987,500	$987,500
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$850,000	$1,125,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$850,000	$1,125,000
Minors Salary	$850,000	$1,125,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date March 18, 2010

Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,675,000 1.20% of cap space

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013
Cap Hit	$712,500	$712,500	$712,500	RFA
AAV	$891,667	$891,667	$891,667
Performance Bonuses	$237,500	$162,500	$137,500
Base Salary	$600,000	$625,000	$650,000
Signing Bonuses	$87,500	$87,500	$87,500
Total Salary	$687,500	$712,500	$737,500
Minors Salary	$65,000	$65,000	$65,000
Clauses
UFA Year