Sean Couturier

Philadelphia Flyers logo
Age 30 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
Draft Year 2011
Drafted Overall 8
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Philadelphia Flyers logo

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Transaction History
Apr 1, 2023 Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (back) has been shut down for the season, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Feb 23, 2023 Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (back) skated on his own Thursday, Sam Carchidi of Philly Hockey Now reports.
Feb 4, 2023 Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (back) could return to the lineup this season, Sam Carchidi of Philly Hockey Now reports.
Dec 19, 2022 Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (back) might be ready to return in late February or March, Sam Carchidi of Philly Hockey Now reports.
Oct 29, 2022 Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier underwent back revision surgery Thursday and is expected to be out 3-4 months, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Oct 27, 2022 Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (back) had started skating but suffered a setback according to coach John Tortorella on Thursday and will have to stop skating, Sam Carchidi of Philly Hockey Now reports.
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 Philadelphia Flyers' game against the Washington 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 Vegas 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 New Jersey Devils.
Nov 6, 2021 Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier provided a goal on five shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Washington 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 Arizona 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 Vancouver 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 Edmonton 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 Boston 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 Vancouver 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 Pittsburgh 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 Devils.
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 Bruins.
Mar 29, 2021 Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Buffalo 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 New York 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 New Jersey 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 New York Islanders.
Mar 22, 2021 Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (hip) will play in Monday's game versus the New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 New York 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 Boston 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Pittsburgh Penguins.
Jan 15, 2021 Philadelphia Flyers | Sean Couturier | Couturier (undisclosed) left Friday's contest against the Pittsburgh 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.
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Regular Season Stats

Sean Couturier
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
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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

Signing Team Philadelphia Flyers logo
Signing Date August 26, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Erik Lupien
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Potential Lockout Year
Standard Contract | 8 Years $62,000,000 9.28% 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
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Contract History

Signing Team Philadelphia Flyers logo
Signing Date July 28, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Agent Erik Lupien
Standard Contract | 6 Years $26,000,000 5.94% of cap space
2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022
Cap Hit $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333
UFA
AAV $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333 $4,333,333
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $3,750,000 $4,000,000 $4,250,000 $4,500,000 $4,750,000 $4,750,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $3,750,000 $4,000,000 $4,250,000 $4,500,000 $4,750,000 $4,750,000
Minors Salary $3,750,000 $4,000,000 $4,250,000 $4,500,000 $4,750,000 $4,750,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Philadelphia Flyers logo
Signing Date July 20, 2013
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,500,000 2.54% of cap space
2014-2015 2015-2016
Cap Hit $1,750,000 $1,750,000
RFA
AAV $1,750,000 $1,750,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $1,500,000 $2,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $1,500,000 $2,000,000
Minors Salary $1,500,000 $2,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Philadelphia Flyers logo
Signing Date September 26, 2011
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $4,125,000 1.44% of cap space
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Cap Hit $925,000 $925,000 $925,000
RFA
AAV $1,375,000 $1,375,000 $1,375,000
Performance Bonuses $450,000 $450,000 $450,000
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