Paul Cotter
Age 23 Nov 16, 1999
Canton USA
Center shoots left
6'0" 183 cm
191 lbs 87 kg
ELC Signing Age 19
Waivers Signing Age 18
UFA Year 2027
Agent Keith McKittrick 
Transaction History
| Nov 12, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter picked up an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. |
| Nov 11, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres. |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter scored a goal on two shots, doled out four hits and added two PIM in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter signed a three-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter was recalled from AHL Henderson on Monday. |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Wednesday. |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter was promoted from AHL Henderson on Monday. |
| Nov 26, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter was assigned to AHL Henderson on Friday. |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter was recalled by the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Friday. |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter scored a goal, doled out for hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter will make his NHL debut Tuesday against visiting Seattle. |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter was demoted to AHL Henderson on Monday, per CBS Sports. |
| Nov 6, 2021 | Vegas Golden Knights | Paul Cotter | Cotter was brought up from AHL Henderson on Saturday in advance of the game against the Montreal Canadiens. |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed C Paul Cotter to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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Paul Cotter |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | ||||||||
| Paul Cotter Stats by Elite Prospects | Paul Cotter Advanced Stats by  |
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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 | Compuware 13U AAA | HPHL 13U | 17 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Compuware 14U AAA | HPHL 14U | 17 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Team Black | USA-S16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Little Caesars 16U AAA | HPHL 16U | 23 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Team Forest | USA-S17 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | St. Cloud Norsemen | NAHL | 59 | 28 | 32 | 60 | 103 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2017-2018 | Lincoln Stars | USHL | 51 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 64 | Playoffs | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2017-2018 | USA U19 | WJAC-19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Western Michigan Univ. | NCAA | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | London Knights | OHL | 48 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 25 | Playoffs | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Chicago Wolves | AHL | 56 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Henderson Silver Knights | AHL | 38 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 18 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Henderson Silver Knights | AHL | 59 | 19 | 15 | 34 | 62 | Playoffs | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 61 | 75.00 | 52.70 | -1.50 | 51.20 | 0.60 | 1.96 | 1.96 | ||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Vegas Golden Knights | NHL | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Paul Cotter Stats by Elite Prospects | Paul Cotter Advanced Stats by |
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 3 Years $2,325,000 0.94% of cap space
| 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | RFA |
| AAV | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $125,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | |
| Clauses | ||||
| UFA Year | ||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
| $200K Guaranteed in Yr 1 | ||||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,280,000 1.00% of cap space