Michael Bunting
Age 28 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
| Jul 1, 2023 | Carolina Hurricanes | Michael Bunting | Bunting signed a three-year, $13.5 million deal with the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, per Pierre LeBrun of TSN. |
| May 3, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's Game 1 defeat to the Florida Panthers. |
| Apr 29, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting (healthy scratch) played 16:21 in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6. |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Although Bunting is eligible to return from his three-game suspension, Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe won't use him in Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports. |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting has served his three-game suspension and will be available for Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting was handed a three-game suspension by the NHL on Wednesday for an illegal check to the head and interference against the Tampa Bay Lightning's Erik Cernak during Game 1 on Tuesday. |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head and interference against the Tampa Bay Lightning's Erik Cernak in Tuesday's Game 1. |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Erik Cernak | Cernak (upper body) left Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Toronto Maple Leafs after a hit from Michael Bunting, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports. |
| Apr 1, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored the game-winning goal Saturday in a 3-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators. |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers. |
| Feb 26, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting found the back of the net in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres. |
| Feb 18, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored twice, including once on the power play, in a 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting produced a power-play assist in Friday's 3-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Jan 29, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting recorded a goal and an assist in Sunday's 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals. |
| Jan 15, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored two goals, one on the power play, and added an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 6-5 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues. |
| Dec 31, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting netted a pair of goals in a 6-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored his eighth goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal in a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers on Thursday. |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting had two assists in a 5-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting posted an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars. |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting was credited with an assist during Wednesday's 3-1 win over the visiting Sharks. |
| Nov 26, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting picked up two assists in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored two goals including the game-winner and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting failed to pick up a point Sunday in a 4-3 overtime loss to Anaheim. |
| Oct 22, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting notched his second goal of the season Saturday as the Toronto Maple Leafs dumped the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting delivered two assists in a 3-2 overtime win Thursday over the Dallas Stars. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting played 15:11 and delivered two hits Thursday in a 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals. |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting opened the scoring Wednesday, but the Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a 4-3 decision to the Montreal Canadiens. |
| May 4, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Tampa Bay 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 Tampa Bay 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 Florida 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 New York Islanders. |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored twice Thursday in a 7-2 win over the Washington Capitals. |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting picked up two assists in Monday's 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting delivered two assists Saturday in a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. |
| Mar 27, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting provided an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Montreal 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 Columbus 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 Washington Capitals. |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal and added four assists in a wild 10-7 win over the Detroit Red Wings 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 Columbus 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 Seattle Kraken. |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. |
| Jan 29, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored three goals on seven shots in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Detroit 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 Arizona 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 Vegas Golden Knights. |
| Jan 1, 2022 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting was held off the score sheet Saturday in a 6-0 win over the Ottawa Senators, 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 Winnipeg Jets. |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting dished out three assists in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. |
| 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 Anaheim 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 San Jose 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 Los Angeles Kings. |
| Nov 21, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting notched an assist and two hits in Sunday's 3-0 win over the New York 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 New York Rangers. |
| Oct 16, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Michael Bunting | Bunting signed a two-year, $1.9 million contract with the Toronto 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 San Jose 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 Los Angeles Kings. |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal in Friday's 3-0 win over the Vegas 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 San Jose Sharks. |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored the winner Saturday in a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis 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 Colorado Avalanche. |
| Apr 9, 2021 | Arizona Coyotes | Michael Bunting | Bunting scored a goal and added four hits in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Vegas 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 Los Angeles 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 | 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 | Arizona Coyotes | Assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Arizona Coyotes | Assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Arizona Coyotes | Waived LW Michael Bunting. |
| Feb 6, 2019 | Arizona Coyotes | Recalled LW Michael Bunting from Tucson (AHL). |
| Feb 5, 2019 | Arizona Coyotes | Assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Jan 30, 2019 | Arizona Coyotes | Recalled LW Michael Bunting from Tucson (AHL). |
| Jan 12, 2019 | Arizona Coyotes | Assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Arizona Coyotes | Recalled LW Michael Bunting from Tucson (AHL). |
| Dec 30, 2018 | Arizona Coyotes | Assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Dec 27, 2018 | Arizona Coyotes | Recalled LW Michael Bunting from Tucson (AHL). |
| Dec 24, 2018 | Arizona Coyotes | Assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Arizona Coyotes | Recalled LW Michael Bunting from Tucson (AHL). |
| Dec 17, 2018 | Arizona Coyotes | Assigned LW Michael Bunting to Tucson (AHL). |
| Sep 24, 2018 | 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 | 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. |
| Jun 28, 2014 | Montreal Canadiens | Montreal Canadiens Acquired a 2014 third-round draft pick (Brett Lernout) from the Arizona Coyotes for a 2014 third-round draft pick (Anton Karlsson) and a 2014 fourth-round draft pick (Michael Bunting). |
2022-2023 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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82 | 23 | 26 | 49 | 21 | 103 | 1,114 | 64.40 | 55.00 | 1.50 | 51.70 | 0.90 | 0.81 | 1.99 |
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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 | ||
| 2022-2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 82 | 23 | 26 | 49 | 103 | 1,114 | 64.40 | 55.00 | 1.50 | 51.70 | 0.90 | 0.81 | 1.99 | Playoffs | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 3 Years $13,500,000 5.39% of cap space
| 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $1,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $3,000,000 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | |
| Clauses | M-NTC | M-NTC | ||
| UFA Year | ||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
| Yrs 1-2: 10 Team No Trade List | ||||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,077,500 0.97% of cap space