Peter Budaj

Age 41 Sep 18, 1982
Banska Bystrica SVK
Goaltender shoots left
6'1" 185 cm
196 lbs 89 kg
ELC Signing Age 23
Waivers Signing Age
UFA Year 2010
Agent Rolland Hedges
Draft Year 2001
Drafted Overall 63
Draft Round 2
Draft Team Colorado Avalanche logo
  • No contract for upcoming season.

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  • Career Earnings: $12,925,000

Transaction History
Apr 15, 2019 Los Angeles Kings | Announced G Peter Budaj to has retired.
Nov 27, 2018 Los Angeles Kings | Assigned G Peter Budaj to Ontario (AHL).
Oct 28, 2018 Los Angeles Kings | Recalled G Peter Budaj from Ontario (AHL).
Oct 18, 2018 Los Angeles Kings | Assigned G Peter Budaj to Ontario (AHL).
Oct 7, 2018 Los Angeles Kings | Recalled G Peter Budaj from Ontario (AHL).
Sep 24, 2018 Los Angeles Kings | Assigned G Peter Budaj to Ontario (AHL).
Sep 23, 2018 Los Angeles Kings | Waived G Peter Budaj.
Jun 13, 2018 Los Angeles Kings | Acquired G Peter Budaj from the Tampa Bay Lightning for LW Andy Andreoff.
Mar 13, 2018 Tampa Bay Lightning | Activated G Peter Budaj from injured reserve.
Mar 12, 2018 Tampa Bay Lightning | Recalled G Peter Budaj from Syracuse (AHL).
Mar 5, 2018 Tampa Bay Lightning | Loaned G Peter Budaj to Syracuse (AHL) on a conditioning assignment.
Dec 30, 2017 Tampa Bay Lightning | Placed G Peter Budaj on IR.
Jun 19, 2017 Tampa Bay Lightning | Re-signed G Peter Budaj to a two-year, $2.05 million contract extension.
Feb 26, 2017 Los Angeles Kings | Acquired G Ben Bishop and a 2017 fifth-round draft pick from the Tampa Bay Lightning for G Peter Budaj, D Erik Cernak, a 2017 seventh-round draft pick and a 2017 conditional draft pick.
Oct 13, 2016 Los Angeles Kings | Recalled G Peter Budaj from Ontario (AHL).
Oct 10, 2016 Los Angeles Kings | Assigned G Peter Budaj to Ontario (AHL).
Mar 2, 2016 Los Angeles Kings | Signed G Peter Budaj to a one-year contract extension.
Feb 17, 2016 Los Angeles Kings | Assigned G Peter Budaj to Ontario (AHL).
Feb 11, 2016 Los Angeles Kings | Recalled G Peter Budaj from Ontario (AHL).
Oct 9, 2015 Los Angeles Kings | Signed G Peter Budaj to a one-year, two-way contract.
Aug 28, 2015 Los Angeles Kings | Peter Budaj has been invited to Training Camp.
Oct 7, 2014 Winnipeg Jets | Assigned G Peter Budaj to St. Johns (AHL).
Oct 5, 2014 Winnipeg Jets | Acquired G Peter Budaj and RW Patrick Holland from the Montreal Canadiens for LW Eric Tangradi.
Apr 10, 2013 Montreal Canadiens | Signed G Peter Budaj to a two-year contract extension.
Jul 1, 2011 Montreal Canadiens | (Peter Budaj) Signed to a two-year contract.
Regular Season Stats

Peter Budaj		 GP GAA SV% PIM GSAx GSAx/GP
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP GAA SV% PIM GSAx GSAx/GP Playoffs GP GAA SV% PIM
1996-1997 HC Banska Bystrica U18 Slovakia U18 0 5.85 0.868 0
1997-1998 HC Banska Bystrica U18 Slovakia U18 0 3.98 0.864 0
1998-1999 HC Banska Bystrica U18 Slovakia U18 0 3.46 0.889 0
1999-2000 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 34 4.01 0.894 0
1999-2000 Slovakia U18 WJC-18 5 3.13 0.932 0
Draft Yr 2000-2001 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 37 2.85 0.915 0 Playoffs 11 2.51 0.929 0
Draft Yr 2000-2001 Slovakia U20 WJC-20 4 4.01 0.875 0
2001-2002 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 42 2.29 0.928 0 Playoffs 12 3.29 0.908 0
2001-2002 Slovakia U20 WJC-20 4 3.11 0.919 0
2002-2003 Hershey Bears AHL 28 2.66 0.911 0 Playoffs 1 20.81 0.333 0
2003-2004 Hershey Bears AHL 46 2.8 0.916 0
2004-2005 Hershey Bears AHL 59 2.65 0.919 0
2005-2006 Colorado Avalanche NHL 34 2.87 0.900 0
2005-2006 Slovakia OG 3 2.01 0.924 0
2005-2006 Slovakia (all) International 3 2.01 0.924 0
2006-2007 Colorado Avalanche NHL 57 2.68 0.905 0
2007-2008 Colorado Avalanche NHL 35 2.57 0.903 0 Playoffs 3 3.35 0.908 0
2007-2008 Slovakia WC 1 3.03 0.903 0
2007-2008 Slovakia (all) International 1 3.03 0.903 0
2008-2009 Colorado Avalanche NHL 56 2.86 0.899 0
2009-2010 Colorado Avalanche NHL 15 2.64 0.917 0 Playoffs 1 6.72 0.750 0
2009-2010 Slovakia OG 0 0.000 0
2009-2010 Slovakia WC 6 2.76 0.913 0
2009-2010 Slovakia (all) International 6 2.76 0.913 0
2010-2011 Colorado Avalanche NHL 45 3.2 0.895 0
2011-2012 Montréal Canadiens NHL 17 2.55 0.913 0
2012-2013 Montréal Canadiens NHL 13 2.28 0.908 0 Playoffs 2 6.72 0.774 0
2013-2014 Montréal Canadiens NHL 24 2.51 0.909 0 -0.24 -0.01 Playoffs 1 9 0.625 0
2013-2014 Slovakia OG 1 4.53 0.750 0
2013-2014 Slovakia (all) International 1 4.53 0.750 0
2014-2015 St. John's IceCaps AHL 19 3.55 0.888 0
2015-2016 Ontario Reign AHL 60 1.75 0.932 0 Playoffs 13 2.18 0.904 0
2015-2016 Los Angeles Kings NHL 1 3.85 0.857 0 -2.09 -2.09
2016-2017 Los Angeles Kings NHL 53 2.12 0.917 0
2016-2017 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 7 2.8 0.898 0 5.18 0.09
2017-2018 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 8 3.76 0.876 0 -8.97 -1.12
2017-2018 Syracuse Crunch AHL 2 2.95 0.887 0
2018-2019 Ontario Reign AHL 27 3.73 0.890 0
2018-2019 Los Angeles Kings NHL 3 5 0.818 0 -2.34 -0.78
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Contract History

Signing Team Tampa Bay Lightning logo
Signing Date June 19, 2017
Signing Status UFA
Agent Rolland Hedges
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,050,000 1.37% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019
Cap Hit $1,025,000 $1,025,000
UFA
AAV $1,025,000 $1,025,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,025,000 $1,025,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $1,025,000 $1,025,000
Minors Salary $1,025,000 $1,025,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Los Angeles Kings logo
Signing Date March 2, 2016
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $600,000 0.82% of cap space
2016-2017
Cap Hit $600,000
UFA
AAV $600,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $600,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $600,000
Minors Salary $300,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Los Angeles Kings logo
Signing Date October 8, 2015
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $575,000 0.81% of cap space
2015-2016
Cap Hit $575,000
UFA
AAV $575,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $575,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $575,000
Minors Salary $100,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Montreal Canadiens logo
Signing Date April 11, 2013
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,800,000 2.18% of cap space
2013-2014 2014-2015
Cap Hit $1,400,000 $1,400,000
UFA
AAV $1,400,000 $1,400,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,400,000 $1,400,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $1,400,000 $1,400,000
Minors Salary $1,400,000 $1,400,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Montreal Canadiens logo
Signing Date July 1, 2011
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,300,000 1.79% of cap space
2011-2012 2012-2013
Cap Hit $1,150,000 $1,150,000
UFA
AAV $1,150,000 $1,150,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,100,000 $1,200,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $1,100,000 $1,200,000
Minors Salary $1,100,000 $1,200,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Colorado Avalanche logo
Signing Date June 3, 2010
Signing Status UFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,250,000 2.10% of cap space
2010-2011
Cap Hit $1,250,000
UFA
AAV $1,250,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $1,250,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $1,250,000
Minors Salary $1,250,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Colorado Avalanche logo
Signing Date June 30, 2009
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,250,000 2.20% of cap space
2009-2010
Cap Hit $1,250,000
UFA
AAV $1,250,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $1,250,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $1,250,000
Minors Salary $1,250,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Colorado Avalanche logo
Signing Date July 13, 2006
Standard Contract | 3 Years $2,100,000 1.59% of cap space
2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009
Cap Hit $700,000 $700,000 $700,000
RFA
AAV $700,000 $700,000 $700,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $600,000 $700,000 $800,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $600,000 $700,000 $800,000
Minors Salary $600,000 $700,000 $800,000
Clauses
UFA Year