Michael Bunting
Age 26 Sep 17, 1995
Scarborough CAN
Left Wing shoots left
5'11" 180 cm
196 lbs 89 kg
ELC Signing Age 19
Waivers Signing Age 20
UFA Year 2023
Agent Paul Capizzano 
Transaction History
| May 4, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Lightning, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports. | |
| May 3, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting (undisclosed) is targeting a return for Wednesday's Game 2 matchup with Tampa Bay, Mark Masters of TSN.ca reports. | |
| May 1, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting (undisclosed) is doubtful for Game 1 against the Lightning on Monday but he should return during the series, Mike Zeisberger of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting (undisclosed) is trending in a positive direction, but he won't be available for the final two games of the regular season, David Alter of The Hockey News reports. | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting (undisclosed) is going to miss time, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic Toronto reports. | |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting (undisclosed) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Panthers. | |
| Apr 17, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting notched two assists, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Islanders. | |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 overtime win over Ottawa on Saturday. | |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored twice Thursday in a 7-2 win over Washington. | |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting picked up two assists in Monday's 6-2 win over the Lightning. | |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting delivered two assists Saturday in a 6-3 win over the Flyers. | |
| Mar 27, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting provided an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens. | |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Monday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets. | |
| Feb 28, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal on two shots, levied three hits, added four PIM and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-3 win over the Capitals. | |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal and added four assists in a wild 10-7 win over Detroit on Saturday. | |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets. | |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Monday's 6-2 win over the Kraken. | |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Flames. | |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-1 win over New Jersey. | |
| Jan 29, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored three goals on seven shots in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Red Wings. | |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting logged an assist, four shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Coyotes. | |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting logged an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Golden Knights. | |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting was held off the score sheet Saturday in a 6-0 win over Ottawa, and has gone four games without a point. | |
| Dec 5, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a power-play goal on two shots and added four PIM in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Jets. | |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting dished out three assists in Wednesday's 8-3 win over Colorado. | |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Ducks. | |
| Nov 26, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting notched an assist and fired five shots on goal in Friday's 4-1 win over the Sharks. | |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal on three shots, logged three hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Kings. | |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting notched an assist and two hits in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Islanders. | |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting registered a goal on five shots and added two hits Monday in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Rangers. | |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal Saturday in a 3-1 win over Ottawa. | |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting signed a two-year, $1.9 million contract with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports. | |
| May 7, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal on five shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Sharks. | |
| May 5, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting recorded an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Kings. | |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal in Friday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights. | |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and added two hits in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Sharks. | |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored the winner Saturday in a 3-2 victory over the Blues. | |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a power-play goal on three shots and added four PIM in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche. | |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal and added four hits in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Golden Knights. | |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a hat trick with two of the three goals coming on the power play in Monday's 5-2 win over the Kings. | |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting produced a goal and an assist with three shots in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to Colorado. | |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting was promoted to the active roster Saturday. | |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting was placed on waivers Monday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. | |
| Sep 28, 2019 | Assigned | Arizona Coyotes | assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Arizona Coyotes | signed LW Michael Bunting to a two-year, two-way contract. | |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Assigned | Arizona Coyotes | assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Assigned | Arizona Coyotes | assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Arizona Coyotes | waived LW Michael Bunting. | |
| Feb 6, 2019 | Recalled | Arizona Coyotes | recalled LW Michael Bunting from Tucson (AHL). |
| Feb 5, 2019 | Assigned | Arizona Coyotes | assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Jan 30, 2019 | Recalled | Arizona Coyotes | recalled LW Michael Bunting from Tucson (AHL). |
| Jan 12, 2019 | Assigned | Arizona Coyotes | assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Recalled | Arizona Coyotes | recalled LW Michael Bunting from Tucson (AHL). |
| Dec 30, 2018 | Assigned | Arizona Coyotes | assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Dec 27, 2018 | Recalled | Arizona Coyotes | recalled LW Michael Bunting from Tucson (AHL). |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Assigned | Arizona Coyotes | assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Recalled | Arizona Coyotes | recalled LW Michael Bunting from Tucson (AHL). |
| Dec 17, 2018 | Assigned | Arizona Coyotes | assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Assigned | Arizona Coyotes | assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Sep 23, 2018 | Arizona Coyotes | waived LW Michael Bunting. | |
| Jul 15, 2018 | Arizona Coyotes | signed LW Michael Bunting to a one-year, two-way contract. | |
| Oct 2, 2016 | Assigned | Arizona Coyotes | assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Jul 23, 2015 | Arizona Coyotes | signed LW Michael Bunting to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
2021-2022 Regular Season Stats
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Michael Bunting |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Toronto Maple Leafs
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79 | 23 | 40 | 63 | 27 | 80 | 1,099 | 60.00 | 59.70 | 6.40 | 57.10 | 5.00 | 1.15 | 3.11 |
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | Don Mills Flyers U18 AAA | GTHL U18 | 20 | 21 | 7 | 28 | 51 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Don Mills Flyers U18 AAA | OHA Cup | 7 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 56 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2013-2014 | Soo Greyhounds | OHL | 48 | 15 | 27 | 42 | 34 | Playoffs | 9 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Soo Greyhounds | OHL | 57 | 37 | 37 | 74 | 39 | Playoffs | 14 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Springfield Falcons | AHL | 63 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 41 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Rapid City Rush | ECHL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Tucson Roadrunners | AHL | 67 | 13 | 15 | 28 | 52 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Tucson Roadrunners | AHL | 67 | 23 | 20 | 43 | 45 | Playoffs | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Tucson Roadrunners | AHL | 52 | 19 | 22 | 41 | 84 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 48 | 50.00 | 62.54 | 16.18 | 54.22 | 5.19 | 1.26 | 1.26 | ||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Tucson Roadrunners | AHL | 58 | 12 | 37 | 49 | 49 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Tucson Roadrunners | AHL | 16 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 21 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 296 | 50.00 | 52.30 | 2.80 | 56.40 | 7.20 | 1.42 | 2.02 | ||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Canada | WC | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 79 | 23 | 40 | 63 | 80 | 1,099 | 60.00 | 59.70 | 6.40 | 57.10 | 5.00 | 1.15 | 3.11 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,900,000 1.15% of cap space
| 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $950,000 | $950,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $950,000 | $950,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $750,000 | $1,150,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $750,000 | $1,150,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $750,000 | $1,150,000 | |
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Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,077,500 0.97% of cap space