Sean Couturier
Age 29 Dec 7, 1992
Phoenix USA
Center shoots left
6'3" 191 cm
211 lbs 96 kg
ELC Signing Age 18
Waivers Signing Age 18
UFA Year 2018
Agent Erik Lupien 
Transaction History
| Sep 28, 2022 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (back) will not require surgery but is still considered week-to-week, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports Wednesday. |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (back) is expected to miss at least the next three months with a herniated disc, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (back) is slated to be cleared to play Opening Night next season, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Friday. |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier underwent successful back surgery Friday and will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign. |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (upper body) cleared COVID-19 protocols and skated at Wednesday's practice, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. |
| Jan 17, 2022 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (upper body, COVID-19 protocols) is not expected to return soon, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. |
| Jan 10, 2022 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (upper body, COVID-19 protocols) is not expected to return to action this week, per Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer. |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday. He is considered week-to-week. |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier was recently placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, according to Bill Meltzer of NHL.com. |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier and the Flyers' game against the the Capitals on Tuesday has been postponed due to COVID-related concerns. |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a power-play goal, doled out two hits and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 win over the the Golden Knights. |
| Nov 28, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier posted a shorthanded assist, three shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Devils. |
| Nov 6, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier provided a goal on five shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the the Capitals. |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the the Coyotes. |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 2-1 win over the the Canucks. |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored an empty-net goal on two shots, dished an assist and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the the Oilers. |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a power-play goal and added an assist Wednesday in a 6-3 win over the the Bruins. |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier recorded two assists and won 14 of 20 faceoffs in Friday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Canucks. |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier signed an eight-year, $62 million contract extension with Philadelphia on Thursday. |
| May 4, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Penguins. |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a goal on two shots and had three hits in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to New Jersey. |
| Apr 25, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier picked up a goal on two shots and dished out two hits Sunday in a 4-3 shootout win over the New Jersey. |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a goal on four shots and added a pair of hits Tuesday in a 6-1 loss to Washington. |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a power-play goal on his only shot and added two hits Monday in a 3-2 overtime win over the Boston. |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the the Sabres. |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a goal and an assist -- both on the power play -- in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Rangers. |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier tallied a pair of goals on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Devils. He also went 12-for-19 (63.2 percent) in the faceoff circle. |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (hip) had three hits and two shots while winning 12 of 13 faceoffs (92.3 percent) in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Islanders. |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (hip) will play in Monday's game versus the Islanders, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (hip) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Monday's game versus the Islanders, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (hip) underwent an MRI and is considered a game-time decision for Monday's game against the the Islanders. |
| Mar 21, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier is being evaluated for a lower-body injury Sunday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (lower body) will not play Saturday versus the Islanders. |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier picked up two assists while adding three shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the the Rangers. |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier registered two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the the Sabres. |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a goal on four shots and was plus-2 in Sunday's 3-0 victory over the the Sabres. |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over the the Sabres. |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier extended his point streak to four games with a power-play assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the the Rangers. |
| Feb 21, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a goal, dished an assist and added four hits in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Bruins. |
| Feb 7, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored two goals, including the game-winner, and added an assist in Sunday's 7-4 victory over the the Capitals. |
| Feb 7, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (ribs) was activated from injured reserve and is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Capitals, per the NHL's official media site. |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (ribs) practiced with the team Saturday and may play in Sunday's matchup against the the Capitals, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher said Tuesday that Couturier (ribs) is 7-to-10 days away from returning to the lineup. |
| Jan 30, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | The Flyers placed Couturier (ribs) on injured reserve Saturday. |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Head coach Alain Vigneault said Thursday that Couturier (ribs) likely is at least two weeks away from returning, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports. |
| Jan 16, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier has been ruled out for at least two weeks with a Costochondral separation. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier will get an MRI on his shoulder Saturday after leaving Friday's game against the the Penguins. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (undisclosed) left Friday's contest against the the Penguins in the first period, Bill Meltzer of NHL.com reports. |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (knee) participated in the first day of training camp Monday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. |
| Feb 23, 2016 | Philadelphia Flyers | Activated C Sean Couturier from injured reserve. |
| Jan 27, 2016 | Philadelphia Flyers | Placed C Sean Couturier on IR. |
| Jul 28, 2015 | Philadelphia Flyers | Re-signed C Sean Couturier to a six-year, $26 million contract extension. |
| Jul 20, 2013 | Philadelphia Flyers | Signed C Sean Couturier to a two-year, $3.5 million contract extension. |
| Jan 13, 2013 | Philadelphia Flyers | Recalled C Sean Couturier from Adirondack (AHL). |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Philadelphia Flyers | Assigned C Sean Couturier to Adirondack (AHL). |
| Sep 21, 2011 | Philadelphia Flyers | (Sean Couturier) 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. |
2021-2022 Regular Season Stats
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Sean Couturier |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Philadelphia Flyers
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29 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 14 | 418 | 42.40 | 51.60 | 10.50 | 54.80 | 10.00 | 0.43 | 1.01 |
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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 | Chaleur Lightning U15 AAA | NBU15MHL | 27 | 38 | 43 | 81 | 26 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-2007 | Miramichi Rivermen U18 AAA | NBPEIMU18HL | 34 | 20 | 27 | 47 | 18 | Playoffs | 7 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | Canada Atlantic U17 | WHC-17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2007-2008 | Notre Dame Hounds U18 AAA | SMAAAHL | 40 | 19 | 37 | 56 | 32 | Playoffs | 10 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Drummondville Voltigeurs | QMJHL | 58 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 24 | Playoffs | 19 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Canada Atlantic U17 | WHC-17 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Drummondville Voltigeurs | M-Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Playoffs | 19 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Drummondville Voltigeurs | QMJHL | 68 | 41 | 55 | 96 | 47 | Playoffs | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Canada U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | QMJHL All-Stars | Jr Super Series | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2010-2011 | Drummondville Voltigeurs | QMJHL | 58 | 36 | 60 | 96 | 36 | Playoffs | 10 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2010-2011 | Canada U20 | WJC-20 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2010-2011 | QMJHL All-Stars | Jr Super Series | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 77 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 14 | 820 | 60.00 | 49.78 | -2.14 | 50.34 | -0.88 | 0.73 | 1.68 | Playoffs | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2012-2013 | Adirondack Phantoms | AHL | 31 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 46 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 515 | 40.48 | 48.21 | -0.45 | 48.56 | 1.29 | 0.47 | 1.16 | ||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 82 | 13 | 26 | 39 | 45 | 1,103 | 45.24 | 46.82 | -3.51 | 49.30 | -1.02 | 0.60 | 1.52 | Playoffs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014-2015 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 82 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 28 | 1,107 | 54.67 | 45.89 | -1.95 | 48.07 | -1.28 | 0.54 | 1.36 | ||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Canada | WC | 10 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 63 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 30 | 859 | 57.58 | 55.06 | 7.27 | 53.70 | 4.05 | 0.56 | 2.03 | Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2016-2017 | Team North America | WCup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 66 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 33 | 922 | 54.32 | 54.14 | 6.29 | 54.10 | 4.18 | 0.85 | 1.76 | ||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Canada | WC | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 82 | 31 | 45 | 76 | 31 | 1,232 | 62.81 | 56.16 | 8.12 | 53.39 | 5.20 | 0.78 | 2.09 | Playoffs | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2018-2019 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 80 | 33 | 43 | 76 | 34 | 1,240 | 49.62 | 53.21 | 6.67 | 52.96 | 6.80 | 0.97 | 2.08 | ||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Canada | WC | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 69 | 22 | 37 | 59 | 30 | 967 | 61.40 | 54.20 | 5.50 | 56.00 | 7.10 | 0.93 | 2.48 | Playoffs | 15 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 45 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 8 | 605 | 47.10 | 53.40 | 3.20 | 58.80 | 7.20 | 1.19 | 2.58 | ||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 29 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 418 | 42.40 | 51.60 | 10.50 | 54.80 | 10.00 | 0.43 | 1.01 | ||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 8 Years $62,000,000 9.39% of cap space
| 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | 2028-2029 | 2029-2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | $7,750,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $1,750,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $6,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | |
| Total Salary | $7,750,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $7,750,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $7,750,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $7,750,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | |
| Clauses | NMC | NMC | NMC | NMC | NMC | NMC | NMC | M-NTC | |
| UFA Year | |||||||||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
| No Move Clause – effective through 2028-29 season; Modified Trade Clause – 2029-30 season – 10 team trade list | |||||||||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 6 Years $26,000,000 5.94% of cap space
Signing Team
Signing Date July 20, 2013
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date July 20, 2013
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,500,000 2.54% of cap space
Signing Team
Signing Date September 26, 2011
Signing Date September 26, 2011
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $4,125,000 1.44% of cap space