Vinnie Hinostroza
Age 29 Apr 3, 1994
Chicago USA
Right Wing shoots right
5'9" 175 cm
173 lbs 78 kg
ELC Signing Age 20
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2021
Agent Pete Rutili 
Transaction History
| Nov 22, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (lower body) is available to play versus New York on Wednesday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports. |
| Nov 19, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (lower body) won't play Sunday versus Vegas. |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza suffered a lower-body injury and won't finish Saturday's game versus the Carolina Hurricanes. |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday. |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday. |
| Nov 4, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 10-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza was shifted back to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports. |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza was summoned from AHL Wlkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports. |
| Oct 29, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza was sent down to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday, per Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com. |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday. |
| Oct 8, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza was waived by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports. |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza inked a one-year, $775,000 contract with Pittsburgh on Friday, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (personal) was back with the Buffalo Sabres ahead of Monday's matchup with Montreal, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. |
| Mar 25, 2023 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza will sit out his second straight game Saturday due to personal reasons, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (personal) won't be in the lineup Friday versus New Jersey, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News. |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza was absent from Thursday's practice for personal reasons, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. |
| Feb 26, 2023 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Washington Capitals. |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza was waived by the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550, according to coach Don Granato, Hinostroza (undisclosed) is "good to go," indicating he'll be activated off injured reserve and return to action Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (undisclosed) is listed as day-to-day, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. |
| Dec 10, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (undisclosed) will not be available against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (undisclosed) won't play versus the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. |
| Dec 4, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (undisclosed) won't play Sunday versus the San Jose Sharks, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza posted an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza registered three assists, including one while shorthanded, in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Calgary Flames. |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza produced an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza signed a one-year, $1.7 million contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza is back with the team ahead of Thursday's matchup with Boston after missing Monday's practice due to a personal matter, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports. |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza was not at practice Monday while dealing with a personal matter, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza scored a goal, logged four hits and added two PIM in Monday's 6-5 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Mar 13, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza scored two goals, including the game-winner, and added an assist in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. |
| Mar 6, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (lower body) is in the lineup Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (lower body) is expected to return to action Sunday versus the Los Angeles Kings, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports. |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (lower body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Tuesday. |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza is dealing with a lower-body issue that will rule him out for at least three weeks, John Vogl of The Athletic reports. |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza will not participate in Tuesday's contest against the Ottawa Senators, as he is dealing with an undisclosed injury, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza cleared COVID-19 protocols and practiced Friday. |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza was placed on the COVID-19 list Monday. |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza recorded an assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Minnesota Wild. |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza scored two goals in Thursday's 7-4 loss to Florida. |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza produced an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza recorded two assists, two shots on goal and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks. |
| Oct 25, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Buffalo Sabres | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. |
| May 10, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza provided a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to Dallas. He also had three hits and two PIM. |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza scored a goal on three shots, doled out three hits and added four PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers. |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza produced an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza collected a goal and an assist with two shots and two hits Wednesday in a 5-4 overtime win over the Nashville Predators. |
| Apr 17, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza registered three assists and was plus-3 in a 4-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza recorded an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza produced an assist, three hits and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars. |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza (COVID-19 protocols) will be added to the Chicago Blackhawks' active roster and play in Tuesday's game versus Dallas, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports. |
| Apr 2, 2021 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Vinnie Hinostroza from the Florida Panthers for Brad Morrison |
| Jan 20, 2021 | Florida Panthers | Vinnie Hinostroza | Hinostroza registered a hit but no points in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Florida Panthers | Signed RW Vinnie Hinostroza to a two-year, $1 million contract. |
| Dec 29, 2018 | Arizona Coyotes | Activated C Vinnie Hinostroza from injured reserve. |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Arizona Coyotes | Acquired LW Vinnie Hinostroza, RW Marian Hossa, D Jordan Oesterle and a 2019 third-round draft pick from the Chicago Blackhawks for C Marcus Kruger, C Jordan Maletta, D Andrew Campbell, RW MacKenzie Entwistle and a 2019 fifth-round draft pick. |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Chicago Blackhawks | Signed LW Vinnie Hinostroza to a two-year, $3 million contract. |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Chicago Blackhawks | Recalled LW Vinnie Hinostroza from Rockford (AHL). |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Chicago Blackhawks | Assigned LW Vinnie Hinostroza to Rockford (AHL). |
| Mar 30, 2017 | Chicago Blackhawks | Recalled LW Vinnie Hinostroza from Rockford (AHL). |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Chicago Blackhawks | Assigned LW Vinnie Hinostroza to Rockford (AHL). |
| Feb 19, 2017 | Chicago Blackhawks | Recalled LW Vinnie Hinostroza from Rockford (AHL). |
| Feb 12, 2017 | Chicago Blackhawks | Assigned LW Vinnie Hinostroza to Rockford (AHL). |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Chicago Blackhawks | Assigned C Vincent Hinostroza to Rockford (AHL). |
| Feb 14, 2016 | Chicago Blackhawks | Recalled C Vincent Hinostroza from Rockford (AHL). |
| Oct 27, 2015 | Chicago Blackhawks | Assigned C Vincent Hinostroza to Rockford (AHL). |
| Oct 16, 2015 | Chicago Blackhawks | Recalled C Vincent Hinostroza from Rockford (AHL). |
| Oct 2, 2015 | Chicago Blackhawks | Assigned C Vincent Hinostroza to Rockford (AHL). |
| Mar 21, 2015 | Chicago Blackhawks | Signed C Vincent Hinostroza to a three-year contract. |
2023-2024 Regular Season Stats
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GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2008 | Chicago Mission 13U AAA | T1EHL 13U | 29 | 16 | 12 | 28 | 46 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Bartlett High | USHS-IL | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008-2009 | Chicago Mission 14U AAA | T1EHL 14U | 31 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 52 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2009-2010 | Chicago Mission 16U AAA | T1EHL 16U | 34 | 13 | 21 | 34 | 38 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010-2011 | Waterloo Black Hawks | USHL | 50 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 36 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2011-2012 | Waterloo Black Hawks | USHL | 55 | 20 | 24 | 44 | 56 | Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2011-2012 | USA U19 | WJAC-19 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2011-2012 | USA U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Waterloo Black Hawks | USHL | 46 | 25 | 35 | 60 | 14 | Playoffs | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | USA U19 | WJAC-19 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Waterloo Black Hawks | JCWC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | Playoffs | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Univ. of Notre Dame | NCAA | 34 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | USA U20 | WJC-20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Univ. of Notre Dame | NCAA | 42 | 11 | 33 | 44 | 48 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 66 | 18 | 33 | 51 | 24 | Playoffs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 58 | 33.33 | 24.13 | -19.68 | 44.81 | -8.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||
| 2015-2016 | USA | WC | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 49 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 565 | 50.00 | 46.57 | -1.27 | 47.44 | -3.79 | 0.64 | 1.38 | Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2016-2017 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 15 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Rockford IceHogs | AHL | 23 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 50 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 10 | 605 | 53.19 | 54.14 | 5.69 | 53.26 | 1.85 | 0.60 | 1.98 | ||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 72 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 14 | 952 | 45.07 | 51.37 | 1.81 | 50.92 | 2.93 | 0.69 | 1.89 | ||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Arizona Coyotes | NHL | 68 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 14 | 806 | 51.80 | 46.80 | -3.00 | 49.60 | 1.20 | 0.37 | 1.49 | Playoffs | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 41.30 | -19.40 | 42.50 | -15.80 | 2.11 | 6.33 | |||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 17 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 213 | 50.00 | 45.10 | 5.30 | 50.10 | 7.40 | 0.85 | 2.54 | ||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 62 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 24 | 806 | 43.30 | 46.50 | -0.20 | 49.90 | 1.20 | 0.82 | 1.64 | ||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 26 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 318 | 48.30 | 46.40 | -3.60 | 49.70 | -1.20 | 0.38 | 1.89 | ||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 11 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023-2024 | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins | AHL | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023-2024 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 1 Years $775,000 0.93% of cap space
| 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $775,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $775,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $775,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $775,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $775,000 | |
| Clauses | ||
| UFA Year | ||
| Buy It Out | ||
Contract History
Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,000,000 1.89% of cap space
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.00% of cap space