Nick Cousins
Age 29 Jul 20, 1993
Belleville CAN
Center shoots left
5'11" 180 cm
183 lbs 83 kg
ELC Signing Age 19
Waivers Signing Age 19
UFA Year 2021
Agent Andrew Scott 
Transaction History
| Nov 29, 2022 | Florida Panthers | Nick Cousins | Cousins scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Florida Panthers | Nick Cousins | Cousins logged an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Nov 20, 2022 | Florida Panthers | Nick Cousins | Cousins registered two assists in a 5-3 loss to Columbus on Sunday. |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Florida Panthers | Nick Cousins | Cousins scored what proved to be the game-winning goal during Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. |
| Oct 30, 2022 | Florida Panthers | Nick Cousins | Cousins has been scratched for the past two games. |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Florida Panthers | Nick Cousins | Cousins signed a two-year, $2.2 million contract with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins had a goal and an assist in Sunday's 8-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues. |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins logged an assist in Monday's 6-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins scored an empty-net goal and added two assists in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins (lower body) will participate in Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars. |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday. |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins (lower body) will not play Tuesday against the Florida Panthers, Brooks Bratten of the Nashville Predators' official site reports. |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins is considered week-to-week after suffering a lower-body issue, the team announced Monday. |
| Jan 23, 2022 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins notched a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins posted an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins was removed from the COVID-19 list Monday. |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday. |
| Dec 11, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins notched an assist in Friday's 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins scored a goal on five shots in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Nov 20, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins (undisclosed) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Saturday night's matchup with Montreal. |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins is dealing with an undisclosed injury and was moved to injured reserve Tuesday, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports. |
| Oct 24, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins scored a power-play goal and added two assists in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. He finished with three shots and two hits. |
| May 27, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6. |
| May 23, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins scored a power-play goal on four shots and added three hits in Sunday's 4-3 double-overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4. He also had two PIM and two blocks. |
| May 10, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins (undisclosed) posted an assist, four hits, two blocked shots and two shots on net in Monday's 5-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. |
| May 10, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins (undisclosed) is expected to suit up for Monday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes, per NHL.com. |
| May 8, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins (undisclosed) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes. |
| May 5, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins (undisclosed) is not on the ice for pregame warmups and will not play Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Brooks Bratten of the Nashville Predators' official site reports. |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins produced an assist in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Florida Panthers. |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins scored a goal on four shots and was plus-2 in Monday's 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers. |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins provided an assist and four hits in Friday's 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins produced an assist in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins scored a goal on four shots, supplied an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins posted an assist and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. |
| Mar 14, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins recorded a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins recorded a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins potted a goal at the doorstep Sunday on the way to a 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Feb 9, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins will serve as a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports. |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins scored a goal on four shots and had two PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Jan 17, 2021 | Nashville Predators | Nick Cousins | Cousins recorded his first point in a Predators uniform with a third-period assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Nashville Predators | Signed C Nick Cousins to a two-year, $3 million contract. |
| Feb 24, 2020 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Nick Cousins from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2021 fourth round pick |
| Jan 8, 2020 | NHL fined C Nick Cousins $2,688.17 for boarding an opponent. |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Montreal Canadiens | Signed C Nick Cousins to a one-year, $1 million contract. |
| Mar 9, 2018 | NHL fined C Nick Cousins $2,000 for diving/embellishment. |
| Jul 1, 2017 | Arizona Coyotes | Re-signed C Nick Cousins to a two-year, $2 million contract. |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Arizona Coyotes | Acquired C Nick Cousins and G Merrick Madsen from the Philadelphia Flyers for LW Brendan Warren and a 2018 fifth-round draft pick. |
| Apr 9, 2017 | Philadelphia Flyers | Activated C Nick Cousins from injured reserve. |
| Feb 5, 2016 | Philadelphia Flyers | Recalled C Nick Cousins from Lehigh Valley (AHL). |
| Dec 5, 2015 | Philadelphia Flyers | Assigned C Nick Cousins to Lehigh Valley (AHL). |
| Nov 27, 2015 | Philadelphia Flyers | Recalled C Nick Cousins from Lehigh Valley (AHL). |
| Apr 11, 2015 | Philadelphia Flyers | Assigned C Nick Cousins to Lehigh Valley (AHL). |
| Mar 15, 2015 | Philadelphia Flyers | Recalled C Nick Cousins from Lehigh Valley (AHL). |
| Apr 23, 2014 | Philadelphia Flyers | Recalled C Nick Cousins from Adirondack (AHL). |
| Sep 18, 2013 | Philadelphia Flyers | Assigned C Nick Cousins to Adirondack (AHL). |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Philadelphia Flyers | Assigned C Nick Cousins to junior club. |
| Mar 27, 2012 | Philadelphia Flyers | (Nick Cousins) has been signed to an entry-level contract. |
| Jun 23, 2011 | Philadelphia Flyers | Philadelphia Flyers Acquired Jakub Voracek with a first-round draft pick (Sean Couturier) and a third-round draft pick in 2011 (Nick Cousins) from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Jeff Carter. |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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Nick Cousins |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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22 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||
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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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| 2008-2009 | Trenton Hercs | OJHL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Quinte Red Devils U16 AAA | ETAHL U16 | 71 | 72 | 67 | 139 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Quinte Red Devils U16 AAA | OHL Cup | 6 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Soo Greyhounds | OHL | 67 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 34 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2010-2011 | Soo Greyhounds | OHL | 68 | 29 | 39 | 68 | 56 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2010-2011 | Canada U18 | WJC-18 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 10 | |||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Soo Greyhounds | OHL | 65 | 35 | 53 | 88 | 88 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Adirondack Phantoms | AHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | OHL All-Stars | Jr Super Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Soo Greyhounds | OHL | 64 | 27 | 76 | 103 | 83 | Playoffs | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Adirondack Phantoms | AHL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Adirondack Phantoms | AHL | 74 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 47 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | AHL | 64 | 22 | 34 | 56 | 73 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 94 | 75.00 | 49.49 | 3.95 | 47.49 | 0.62 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Lehigh Valley Phantoms | AHL | 38 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 45 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 36 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 365 | 61.90 | 53.97 | 4.58 | 53.86 | 2.28 | 0.99 | 1.48 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2016-2017 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 60 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 31 | 634 | 46.34 | 49.75 | 2.12 | 51.76 | 1.77 | 0.47 | 1.32 | ||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 71 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 31 | 865 | 43.55 | 51.39 | 4.80 | 48.72 | 1.09 | 0.62 | 1.11 | ||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 81 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 996 | 45.95 | 50.50 | 1.07 | 49.75 | 1.25 | 0.36 | 1.27 | ||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Montréal Canadiens | NHL | 58 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 33 | 675 | 50.90 | 54.90 | 0.50 | 54.60 | 0.40 | 0.62 | 1.60 | ||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 89 | 42.90 | 66.50 | 6.50 | 56.20 | -3.10 | 4.71 | 12.10 | Playoffs | 17 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 52 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 41 | 600 | 58.10 | 51.10 | 1.70 | 50.90 | 1.80 | 0.50 | 1.30 | Playoffs | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2021-2022 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 68 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 31 | 718 | 43.40 | 50.30 | -0.30 | 50.90 | 1.30 | 0.42 | 1.42 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022-2023 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 22 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,200,000 1.33% of cap space
| 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $750,000 | $775,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $350,000 | $325,000 | |
| Total Salary | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | |
| Clauses | |||
| UFA Year | |||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,000,000 1.84% of cap space
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,000,000 1.33% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date July 14, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date July 14, 2016
Signing Status RFA
Signing Team
Signing Date March 27, 2013
Signing Date March 27, 2013
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.40% of cap space