Mike Matheson 
Age 27 Feb 27, 1994
Pointe-Claire CAN
Defense shoots left
6'2" 188 cm
188 lbs 85 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2021
Agent Kent Hughes
Transaction History
| May 16, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (face) had one shot on goal and two hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders in Game 1. | |
| May 16, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (face) isn't listed among the scratches, so he'll be in the Game 1 lineup Sunday against the Islanders, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports. | |
| May 10, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (face) was on the ice for Monday's optional skate, Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. | |
| May 3, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (face) was labeled week-to-week ahead of Monday's matchup with the Flyers, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | |
| May 1, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson was hit in the face by a puck in the second period of Saturday's game versus the Capitals, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Apr 11, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson recorded two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Devils. | |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson picked up a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Rangers. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson scored the game-winning goal Thursday in a 4-1 victory over the Penguins. | |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Monday's 2-1 win over the islanders. | |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson scored an empty-net goal on his only shot and added two PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Philadelphia. | |
| Feb 20, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Islanders. | |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson handed out a pair of assists with three shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-3 victory over Washington. | |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (undisclosed) totaled three shots, three hits and a blocked shot over 23:36 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders. | |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Islanders. | |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson was forced to leave Monday's practice session early with an undisclosed injury. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "He is being evaluated as we speak." | |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson had two shots with two hits and two PIM in a 4-3 loss to the Islanders on Saturday. | |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) will play in Saturday's game versus the Islanders. | |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Activated | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) was activated off injured reserve and is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Islanders, Wes Crosby of (NHL).com reports. |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) will be with Pittsburgh for its upcoming three-game road trip, Wes Crosby of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) is considered day-to-day for Saturday's clash with the Islanders, per Pens Inside Scoop. | |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) skated with the team for practice Tuesday, Pens Inside Scoop reports. | |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) joined Pittsburgh for its four-game road trip and took part in Tuesday's optional skate. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "The fact that he's on the ice and has made the trip is encouraging. It suggests that he's getting closer to a return to play. His status has not changed." | |
| Jan 17, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Matheson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports. | |
| Jan 17, 2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Mike Matheson | Head coach Mike Sullivan said Sunday that Matheson is out "longer term" with an upper-body injury, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Trade | TRADE ANALYSIS The Florida Panthers acquired Patric Hornqvist from the Pittsburgh Pengins for Mike Matheson and Colton Sceviour (0) Leave a Comment |
| Aug 4, 2020 | Fined | (NHL) fined D Mike Matheson $2,500 for high-sticking. |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Suspended | Florida Panthers | (NHL) suspended D Mike Matheson two games for interference and unsportsmanlike conduct. |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Fined | (NHL) fined D Mike Matheson $2,000 for diving/embellishment. |
| Oct 8, 2017 | Florida Panthers | signed D Mike Matheson to an eight-year, $39 million contract extension. | |
| Apr 27, 2016 | Assigned | Florida Panthers | assigned D Michael Matheson to Portland (AHL). |
| Apr 8, 2016 | Recalled | Florida Panthers | recalled D Michael Matheson from Portland (AHL). |
| Feb 29, 2016 | Assigned | Florida Panthers | assigned D Michael Matheson to Portland (AHL). |
| Feb 19, 2016 | Recalled | Florida Panthers | recalled D Michael Matheson from Portland (AHL). |
| Sep 30, 2015 | Assigned | Florida Panthers | assigned D Michael Matheson to Portland (AHL). |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Florida Panthers | signed D Michael Matheson to an entry-level contract. |
2020-2021 Regular Season Stats
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Mike Matheson |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Pittsburgh Penguins
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44 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 28 | 751 | 54.20 | 50.00 | 1.10 | 49.90 | -0.30 | 0.40 | 0.96 |
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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 | ||
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| 2009-2010 | Lac St-Louis Lions | QMAAA | 30 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 33 | Playoffs | 17 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Lac St-Louis Lions | QMAAA | 35 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 72 | Playoffs | 15 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Canada Québec U17 | WHC-17 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Lac St-Louis Lions | Telus Cup | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 22 | Playoffs | 15 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2011-2012 | Dubuque Fighting Saints | USHL | 53 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 84 | Playoffs | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2011-2012 | Canada U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Boston College | NCAA | 36 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 78 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Boston College | NCAA | 38 | 3 | 18 | 21 | 49 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Boston College | NCAA | 38 | 3 | 22 | 25 | 26 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Portland Pirates | AHL | 54 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 30 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 100.00 | 54.69 | 7.99 | 56.22 | 9.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2015-2016 | Canada | WC | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 81 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 36 | 1,377 | 45.54 | 46.82 | 0.04 | 49.20 | -1.44 | 0.26 | 0.48 | ||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Canada | WC | 10 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 81 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 61 | 1,418 | 48.39 | 46.36 | -3.18 | 49.57 | 0.11 | 0.30 | 0.80 | ||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 75 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 44 | 1,363 | 42.31 | 46.99 | -2.12 | 47.97 | -2.20 | 0.26 | 0.70 | ||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 59 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 940 | 48.90 | 45.90 | -4.10 | 49.70 | -0.30 | 0.45 | 1.15 | Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 44 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 28 | 751 | 54.20 | 50.00 | 1.10 | 49.90 | -0.30 | 0.40 | 0.96 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 8 Years $39,000,000 5.98% of cap space
| 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | $4,875,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $3,000,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,500,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $500,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,000,000 | |
| Total Salary | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | |
| Clauses | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | M-NTC | ||||
| UFA Year | |||||||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | |||||
| 8 Team No Trade List | |||||||||
Contract History
Signing Team 
Signing Date April 1, 2015
Signing Date April 1, 2015
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.30% of cap space