Rocco Grimaldi Nashville Predators logo

Age 28 Feb 8, 1993
Anaheim USA
Right Wing shoots right
5'6" 168 cm
180 lbs 82 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2020
Agent Kurt Overhardt
Draft Year 2011
Drafted Overall 33
Draft Round 2
Draft Team Florida Panthers logo
  • Cap Hit: $2,000,000
  • 2.5% of team cap space
  • Accumulated Cap Hit: $423,750
  • Year 2 of 2 year contract
  • Expiry Status UFA | 2022 | 29 yrs old
  • Career Earnings: $9,175,000

Transaction History
Nov 12, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi cleared waivers Friday, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.
Nov 11, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi was waived by the Predators on Thursday, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.
Oct 24, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi served as a healthy scratch for the third time in five games Saturday against the Jets.
May 10, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi scored a shorthanded goal in Monday's 5-0 win over the Hurricanes.
May 2, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi was a healthy scratch for the fifth consecutive game Saturday against the Stars.
Apr 13, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi scored a goal on two shots, supplied an assist and went plus-4 in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Lightning.
Apr 8, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi recorded an assist and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Red Wings.
Mar 27, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi scored a goal on two shots Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Mar 25, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi scored four goals on seven shots in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Red Wings.
Mar 7, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi extended his current pointless streak to nine games in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers, giving him just four points in 19 games this season.
Feb 13, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi logged a goal on two shots in a 4-2 loss to the Red Wings on Saturday.
Feb 9, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi scored a goal on three shots in a 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Jan 16, 2021 Nashville Predators | Rocco Grimaldi | Grimaldi scored a goal on his lone shot Saturday in a 5-2 win over Columbus.
Feb 24, 2020 Nashville Predators | signed RW Rocco Grimaldi to a two-year, $4 million contract extension.
Aug 6, 2019 Nashville Predators | re-signed RW Rocco Grimaldi to a one-year, $1 million contract.
Nov 25, 2018 Recalled Nashville Predators | recalled C Rocco Grimaldi from Milwaukee (AHL).
Nov 20, 2018 Assigned Nashville Predators | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to Milwaukee (AHL).
Oct 25, 2018 Recalled Nashville Predators | recalled C Rocco Grimaldi from Milwaukee (AHL).
Oct 2, 2018 Assigned Nashville Predators | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to Milwaukee (AHL).
Oct 1, 2018 Nashville Predators | waived C Rocco Grimaldi.
Jul 1, 2018 Nashville Predators | (Rocco Grimaldi) signed C Rocco Grimald to a one-year, two-way contract worth $650,000.
Feb 16, 2018 Assigned Colorado Avalanche | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to San Antonio (AHL).
Feb 15, 2018 Assigned Colorado Avalanche | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to San Antonio (AHL).
Feb 14, 2018 Recalled Colorado Avalanche | recalled RW Rocco Grimaldi from San Antonio (AHL).
Dec 6, 2017 Assigned Colorado Avalanche | assigned RW Rocco Grimaldi to San Antonio (AHL).
Dec 4, 2017 Recalled Colorado Avalanche | recalled C Rocco Grimaldi from San Antonio (AHL).
Nov 14, 2017 Assigned Colorado Avalanche | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to San Antonio (AHL).
Oct 28, 2017 Recalled Colorado Avalanche | recalled C Rocco Grimaldi from San Antonio (AHL).
Jul 26, 2017 Colorado Avalanche | re-signed C Rocco Grimaldi to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000.
Apr 9, 2017 Assigned Colorado Avalanche | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to San Antonio (AHL).
Dec 4, 2016 Assigned Colorado Avalanche | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to San Antonio (AHL).
Dec 2, 2016 Recalled Colorado Avalanche | recalled C Rocco Grimaldi from San Antonio (AHL).
Sep 30, 2016 Assigned Colorado Avalanche | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to San Antonio (AHL).
Jun 23, 2016 Trade Florida Panthers | acquired G Reto Berra from the Colorado Avalanche for C Rocco Grimaldi.
Mar 30, 2016 Recalled Florida Panthers | recalled C Rocco Grimaldi from Portland (AHL).
Dec 21, 2015 Assigned Florida Panthers | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to Portland (AHL).
Dec 15, 2015 Recalled Florida Panthers | recalled C Rocco Grimaldi from Portland (AHL).
Nov 25, 2015 Assigned Florida Panthers | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to Portland (AHL).
Oct 31, 2015 Recalled Florida Panthers | recalled C Rocco Grimaldi from Portland (AHL).
Oct 12, 2015 Assigned Florida Panthers | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to Portland (AHL).
Oct 6, 2015 Injured Florida Panthers | placed C Rocco Grimaldi on IR.
Nov 23, 2014 Assigned Florida Panthers | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to San Antonio (AHL).
Nov 18, 2014 Recalled Florida Panthers | recalled C Rocco Grimaldi from San Antonio (AHL).
Nov 9, 2014 Assigned Florida Panthers | Re-assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to San Antonio (AHL).
Oct 31, 2014 Recalled Florida Panthers | recalled C Rocco Grimaldi from San Antonio (AHL).
Oct 3, 2014 Assigned Florida Panthers | assigned C Rocco Grimaldi to San Antonio (AHL).
May 7, 2014 Florida Panthers | signed C Rocco Grimaldi to an entry-level contract.
2021-2022 Regular Season Stats

Rocco Grimaldi		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators logo 5 0 0 0 1 0 47 100.00 53.50 3.50 56.60 8.10
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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
2005-2006 Little Caesars 13U AAA T1EHL 13U 24 32 28 60 38
2006-2007 Little Caesars 14U AAA T1EHL 14U 24 15 21 36 48
2007-2008 Little Caesars 16U AAA T1EHL 16U 29 19 19 38 62
2008-2009 Little Caesars 18U AAA T1EHL 18U 31 17 26 43 16 Playoffs 7 1 5 6 0
2009-2010 U.S. National U17 Team USDP 36 14 26 40 38
2009-2010 USNTDP Juniors USHL 32 11 9 20 22
2009-2010 USA U17 WHC-17 6 4 10 14 8
2009-2010 USA U18 WJC-18 7 2 8 10 6
2009-2010 U.S. National U18 Team USDP 26 7 16 23 12
2009-2010 USA U17 (all) International-Jr 9 6 12 18 12
Draft Yr 2010-2011 USNTDP Juniors USHL 23 12 13 25 18
Draft Yr 2010-2011 USA U18 WJC-18 6 2 6 8 6
Draft Yr 2010-2011 U.S. National U18 Team USDP 58 39 34 73 65
2011-2012 Univ. of North Dakota NCAA 4 1 1 2 2
2012-2013 Univ. of North Dakota NCAA 40 13 23 36 18
2012-2013 USA U20 WJC-20 7 2 2 4 4
2013-2014 Univ. of North Dakota NCAA 42 17 22 39 48
2013-2014 Univ. of North Dakota GNW Showcase 0 1 0 1 0
2014-2015 San Antonio Rampage AHL 64 14 28 42 22 Playoffs 3 1 0 1 0
2014-2015 Florida Panthers NHL 7 1 0 1 4 79 0.00 56.57 16.47 57.22 11.01 0.00 0.00
2015-2016 Florida Panthers NHL 20 3 2 5 2 221 38.89 41.78 -6.72 49.21 0.52 0.81 1.36 Playoffs 2 0 0 0 0
2015-2016 Portland Pirates AHL 52 16 17 33 20 Playoffs 5 0 4 4 0
2016-2017 San Antonio Rampage AHL 72 31 24 55 39
2016-2017 Colorado Avalanche NHL 4 0 1 1 2 44 20.00 48.87 3.67 38.87 -9.71 0.00 1.37
2017-2018 San Antonio Rampage AHL 49 15 16 31 32
2017-2018 Colorado Avalanche NHL 6 1 2 3 0 57 44.44 40.33 1.20 35.78 -6.66 1.06 3.18
2018-2019 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 10 4 7 11 8
2018-2019 Nashville Predators NHL 53 5 8 13 10 524 48.28 55.35 5.60 57.41 6.58 0.57 1.49 Playoffs 5 3 0 3 0
2019-2020 Nashville Predators NHL 66 10 21 31 10 808 58.10 51.70 1.60 51.30 0.70 0.74 2.30 Playoffs 4 0 1 1 0
2020-2021 Nashville Predators NHL 40 10 3 13 4 464 44.40 46.90 -3.80 49.90 -0.50 1.16 1.42
2021-2022 Nashville Predators NHL 5 0 0 0 0 47 100.00 53.50 3.50 56.60 8.10
2021-2022 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 11 7 3 10 4
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Active Contract

Signing Team Nashville Predators logo
Signing Date February 24, 2020
Signing Status UFA
Agent Kurt Overhardt
Buyout Calculator
Standard Contract | 2 Years $4,000,000 2.45% of cap space
2020-2021 2021-2022
Cap Hit $2,000,000 $2,000,000
UFA
AAV $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Minors Salary $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
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Contract History

Signing Team Nashville Predators logo
Signing Date August 6, 2019
Signing Status RFA
Agent Kurt Overhardt
Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,000,000 1.23% of cap space
2019-2020
Cap Hit $1,000,000
UFA
AAV $1,000,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $1,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $1,000,000
Minors Salary $1,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Nashville Predators logo
Signing Date July 1, 2018
Signing Status RFA
Agent Kurt Overhardt
Standard Contract | 1 Years $650,000 0.82% of cap space
2018-2019
Cap Hit $650,000
RFA
AAV $650,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $650,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $650,000
Minors Salary $175,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Colorado Avalanche logo
Signing Date July 26, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Agent Kurt Overhardt
Standard Contract | 1 Years $750,000 1.00% of cap space
2017-2018
Cap Hit $750,000
RFA
AAV $750,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $750,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $750,000
Minors Salary $175,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Florida Panthers logo
Signing Date May 26, 2014
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $3,200,000 1.34% of cap space
2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
Cap Hit $925,000 $925,000 $925,000
RFA
AAV $1,066,667 $1,066,667 $1,066,667
Performance Bonuses $0 $212,500 $212,500
Base Salary $832,500 $832,500 $832,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500 $92,500
Total Salary $925,000 $925,000 $925,000
Minors Salary $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year