Matt Taormina

Age 33 Oct 20, 1986
Warren USA
Defense shoots left
5'10" 178 cm
182 lbs 83 kg
ELC Signing Age 22
Waivers Signing Age 23
UFA Year 2014
Agent Wade Arnott
  • No contract for upcoming season.
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  • Career Earnings: $5,395,000
Transaction History
Oct 11, 2018 Assigned Calgary Flames assigned D Matt Taormina to Stockton (AHL).
Oct 10, 2018 Calgary Flames waived D Matt Taormina.
Oct 2, 2018 Assigned Calgary Flames assigned D Matt Taormina to Stockton (AHL).
Oct 1, 2018 Trade Montreal Canadiens acquired D Brett Kulak from the Calgary Flames for D Matt Taormina and D Rinat Valiev.
Jul 1, 2017 Montreal Canadiens signed D Matt Taormina to a two-year, two-way contract.
Oct 31, 2016 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Matt Taormina to Syracuse (AHL).
Oct 2, 2016 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Matt Taormina to Syracuse (AHL).
Apr 7, 2016 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Matt Taormina from Syracuse (AHL).
Feb 29, 2016 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Matt Taormina to Syracuse (AHL).
Nov 19, 2015 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Matt Taormina to Syracuse (AHL).
Nov 13, 2015 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Matt Taormina from Syracuse (AHL).
Jul 1, 2015 Tampa Bay Lightning signed D Matt Taormina to a one-year, two-way contract.
Mar 5, 2014 Assigned Columbus Blue Jackets assigned LW Matt Taormina to Springfield (AHL).
Mar 5, 2014 Trade Columbus Blue Jackets acquired C Dana Tyrell and LW Matt Taormina from the Tampa Bay Lightning for C Jonathan Marchessault and LW Dalton Smith.
Dec 18, 2013 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Matt Taormina to Syracuse (AHL).
Dec 4, 2013 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Matt Taormina from Syracuse (AHL).
Sep 29, 2013 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Matt Taormina to Syracuse (AHL).
Jul 3, 2013 Tampa Bay Lightning signed D Matt Taormina to a one-year, two-way contract.
Apr 8, 2013 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning Re-assigned D Matt Taormina to Syracuse (AHL).
Apr 5, 2013 Recalled Tampa Bay Lightning recalled D Matt Taormina from Syracuse (AHL).
Feb 26, 2013 Assigned Tampa Bay Lightning assigned D Matt Taormina to Syracuse (AHL).
Jul 6, 2012 Tampa Bay Lightning signed D Matt Taormina to a one-year, two-way contract.
Mar 30, 2012 Assigned New Jersey Devils (Matt Taormina) has been assigned to the Albany Devils (AHL).
Jan 30, 2012 Recalled New Jersey Devils (Matt Taormina) recalled from Albany (AHL).
Dec 9, 2011 Recalled New Jersey Devils (Matt Taormina) recalled from Albany (AHL).
Oct 8, 2010 Recalled New Jersey Devils (Matt Taormina) recalled from Albany.
Oct 7, 2010 Assigned New Jersey Devils (Matt Taormina) assigned to Albany (AHL).
Regular Season Stats

Matt Taormina		 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
2004-2005 Texarkana Bandits NAHL 52 14 30 44 44 Playoffs 9 3 3 6 0
2005-2006 Providence College NCAA 36 1 10 11 16
2006-2007 Providence College NCAA 35 5 2 7 6
2007-2008 Providence College NCAA 36 9 18 27 12
2008-2009 Providence College NCAA 34 5 15 20 16
2008-2009 Binghamton Senators AHL 11 2 3 5 4
2009-2010 Lowell Devils AHL 75 10 40 50 45 Playoffs 5 1 3 4 0
2010-2011 New Jersey Devils NHL 17 3 2 5 2 282 42.11 48.92 -3.28 50.52 0.85 0.43 0.64
2011-2012 Albany Devils AHL 33 6 10 16 12
2011-2012 New Jersey Devils NHL 30 1 6 7 4 441 62.96 54.63 3.93 50.66 0.40 0.14 0.82
2012-2013 Syracuse Crunch AHL 55 4 20 24 21 Playoffs 18 2 10 12 0
2012-2013 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 2 0 0 0 0 32 0.00 33.66 -14.51 48.20 -1.99 0.00 0.00
2013-2014 Syracuse Crunch AHL 41 6 12 18 20
2013-2014 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 7 0 0 0 0 70 50.00 55.97 1.26 56.44 1.10 0.00 0.00
2013-2014 Springfield Falcons AHL 17 3 5 8 2 Playoffs 4 0 1 1 0
2014-2015 Worcester Sharks AHL 76 11 27 38 24 Playoffs 4 1 0 1 0
2015-2016 Syracuse Crunch AHL 61 13 28 41 10
2015-2016 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 3 0 0 0 0 38 50.00 41.01 -14.81 50.03 -6.63 0.00 0.00 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2016-2017 Syracuse Crunch AHL 70 15 45 60 22 Playoffs 22 5 15 20 0
2017-2018 Laval Rocket AHL 63 4 48 52 18
2018-2019 Laval Rocket AHL 0 0 0 0 0
2018-2019 Stockton Heat AHL 31 0 7 7 14
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Contract History

Signing Team
Signing Date July 1, 2017
Signing Status UFA
Agent Wade Arnott
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,300,000 0.87% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019
Cap Hit $650,000 $650,000
UFA
AAV $650,000 $650,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $650,000 $650,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $650,000 $650,000
Minors Salary $350,000 $350,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date June 28, 2016
Signing Status UFA
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 1, 2015
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $600,000 0.84% of cap space
2015-2016
Cap Hit $600,000
UFA
AAV $600,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $600,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $600,000
Minors Salary $200,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date July 3, 2013
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $650,000 1.01% of cap space
2013-2014
Cap Hit $650,000
UFA
AAV $650,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $650,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $650,000
Minors Salary $200,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date July 26, 2012
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $550,000 0.86% of cap space
2011-2012
Cap Hit $550,000
UFA
AAV $550,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $550,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $550,000
Minors Salary $50,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date July 6, 2012
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $700,000 1.17% of cap space
2012-2013
Cap Hit $700,000
UFA
AAV $700,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $700,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $700,000
Minors Salary $105,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date August 14, 2009
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $1,020,000 0.90% of cap space
2009-2010 2010-2011
Cap Hit $510,000 $510,000
RFA
AAV $510,000 $510,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $500,000 $500,000
Signing Bonuses $10,000 $10,000
Total Salary $510,000 $510,000
Minors Salary $45,000 $50,000
Clauses
UFA Year