Matt Villalta
Age 24 Jun 3, 1999
Kingston CAN
Goaltender shoots left
6'2" 188 cm
165 lbs 75 kg
ELC Signing Age 18
Waivers Signing Age 19
UFA Year 2026
Agent Andy Scott 
Transaction History
| Jul 1, 2023 | Arizona Coyotes | Matt Villalta | Villalta signed a one-year, two-way deal with Arizona on Saturday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports. |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villata signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, per PuckPedia. |
| May 13, 2022 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was called up from AHL Ontario prior to Saturday's Game 7 per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday, per LA KIngs' Insider Jared Shafran. |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was elevated to the taxi squad from AHL Ontario on Friday. |
| May 7, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday. |
| May 5, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villtalta was recalled from AHL Ontario to the taxi squad Wednesday. |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was assigned to AHL Ontario on Monday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports. |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was assigned to AHL Ontario on Saturday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports. |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was reassigned to the taxi squad Friday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports. |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was promoted from AHL Ontario to the Los Angeles Kings' taxi squad Wednesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was promoted to the Los Angeles Kings' taxi squad from AHL Ontario on Tuesday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports. |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was assigned to AHL Ontario on Monday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | The Kings placed Villalta on the taxi squad via AHL Ontario on Thursday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. |
| Jan 16, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta was assigned to AHL Ontario on Saturday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta (undisclosed) has been placed on the taxi squad by the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Los Angeles Kings | Matt Villalta | Villalta (undisclosed) was deemed unable to participate in Saturday's practice, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. |
| Sep 22, 2019 | Los Angeles Kings | Assigned G Matt Villalta to Ontario (AHL). |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Los Angeles Kings | Signed G Matt Villalta to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
Regular Season Stats
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | GAA | SV% | PIM | Playoffs | GP | GAA | SV% | PIM | ||||||||||||
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| 2014-2015 | Greater Kingston Gaels U16 AAA | ETAHL U16 | 34 | 0.000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2016-2017 | Soo Greyhounds | OHL | 33 | 2.41 | 0.918 | 0 | Playoffs | 2 | 4.2 | 0.841 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Soo Greyhounds | OHL | 49 | 2.58 | 0.908 | 0 | Playoffs | 24 | 3.3 | 0.893 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | OHL All-Stars | Jr Super Series | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Soo Greyhounds | OHL | 51 | 3.03 | 0.903 | 0 | Playoffs | 11 | 3.43 | 0.885 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Ontario Reign | AHL | 22 | 3.27 | 0.899 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL | 8 | 3.85 | 0.864 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Ontario Reign | AHL | 18 | 3.43 | 0.889 | 0 | Playoffs | 1 | 4.35 | 0.828 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Ontario Reign | AHL | 46 | 2.98 | 0.903 | 0 | Playoffs | 3 | 4.64 | 0.829 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Ontario Reign | AHL | 22 | 2.65 | 0.910 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
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Active Contract
Signing Team
Signing Date July 2, 2023
Signing Status UFA no QO
Agent Andy Scott
Qualifying Offer on Expiry $813,750
Signing Date July 2, 2023
Signing Status UFA no QO
Agent Andy Scott
Qualifying Offer on Expiry $813,750
Standard Contract | 1 Years $775,000 0.93% of cap space
| 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $775,000 | RFA |
| AAV | $775,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $775,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $775,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $80,000 | |
| Clauses | ||
| UFA Year | ||
| Buy It Out | ||
| 140K Guaranteed | ||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,334,999 0.98% of cap space