Vladimir Sobotka

Age 31 July 2, 1987
Trebic CZE
Center shoots left
5'11" 180 cm
189 lbs 86 kg
ELC Signing Age 19
Waivers Signing Age 20
UFA Year 2015
Agent Craig Oster
Draft Year 2005
Drafted Overall 106
Draft Round 4
Draft Team Boston Bruins
  • Cap Hit: $3,500,000
  • 4.4% of team cap space
  • Accumulated Cap Hit: $3,255,376
  • Year 2 of 3 year contract
  • Expiry Status UFA | 2020 | 32 yrs old
  • Career Earnings: $16,625,000
Transaction History
Jul 1, 2018 Trade Acquired C Ryan O'Reilly from the Buffalo Sabres for C Tage Thompson, LW Vladimir Sobotka, C Patrick Berglund, a protected 2019 first-round draft pick and a 2021 second-round draft pick.
Oct 19, 2017 Fined NHL fined LW Vladimir Sobotka $5,000 for high-sticking an opponent.
Apr 6, 2017 Re-signed C Vladimir Sobotka to a three-year, $10.5 million contract extension.
Mar 13, 2014 Activated Activated LW Vladimir Sobotka from injured reserve.
Feb 1, 2014 Injured Placed LW Vladimir Sobotka on IR.
Dec 28, 2013 Activated Activated LW Vladimir Sobotka from injured reserve.
Jun 15, 2011 (Vladimir Sobotka) Signed to a three-year contract extension.
Mar 2, 2011 (Vladimir Sobotka) Placed on injured reserve.
2018-2019 Regular Season Stats
Vladimir Sobotka GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% xGF% Rel xGF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Buffalo Sabres 67 5 8 13 -19 22 786 33.96 37.23 -12.07 44.36 -6.20 0.23 0.76
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% xGF% Rel xGF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2000-2001 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic U18 Czech U18 2 2 1 0 1 2
2001-2002 SK Horacka Slavia Trebic U18 Czech U18 2 41 30 32 62 106
2002-2003 HC Slavia Praha U18 Czech U18 46 16 24 40 50 Playoffs 8 1 1 2 0
2003-2004 HC Slavia Praha Czech 1 0 0 0 0
Czech Republic U18 WJC-18 7 1 0 1 10
HC Slavia Praha U18 Czech U18 35 24 41 65 109 Playoffs 7 7 12 19 0
HC Slavia Praha U20 Czech U20 18 6 6 12 16
Czech Republic U17 (all) International-Jr 10 3 4 7 20
Czech Republic U18 (all) International-Jr 8 3 0 3 12
Draft Yr 2004-2005 HC Slavia Praha Czech 18 0 1 1 8
Draft Yr Czech Republic U18 WJC-18 7 1 0 1 10
Draft Yr HC Slavia Praha U20 Czech U20 27 12 21 33 91
Draft Yr BK Havlickuv Brod Czech3 7 3 0 3 31 Playoffs 7 1 5 6 0
Draft Yr Czech Republic U18 (all) International-Jr 7 1 0 1 10
Draft Yr Czech Republic U20 (all) International-Jr 3 0 0 0 0
Draft Yr BK Havlickuv Brod Czech2 Q 0 0 0 0 0 Playoffs 7 1 5 6 0
Draft Yr BK Havlickuv Brod Czech2 Q 7 3 0 3 31
2005-2006 HC Slavia Praha Czech 33 1 9 10 28 Playoffs 11 2 3 5 0
Czech Republic U20 WJC-20 6 2 2 4 33
HC Slavia Praha U20 Czech U20 8 10 4 14 42
Czech Republic U20 (all) International-Jr 10 4 2 6 39
2006-2007 HC Slavia Praha Czech 33 7 6 13 38
Czech Republic U20 WJC-20 6 4 4 8 12
Czech Republic U20 (all) International-Jr 7 5 4 9 12
2007-2008 Providence Bruins AHL 18 10 10 20 27 Playoffs 6 0 4 4 0
Boston Bruins NHL 48 1 6 7 24 390 50.00 59.84 9.39 57.68 3.60 0.15 1.08 Playoffs 6 2 0 2 0
2008-2009 Boston Bruins NHL 25 1 4 5 10 253 30.77 48.32 -2.20 53.52 1.66 0.24 1.18
Providence Bruins AHL 44 20 24 44 83 Playoffs 14 2 11 13 0
2009-2010 Providence Bruins AHL 6 4 6 10 4
Boston Bruins NHL 61 4 6 10 30 637 42.42 48.48 -5.05 50.91 -2.48 0.38 0.94 Playoffs 13 0 2 2 0
2010-2011 St. Louis Blues NHL 65 7 22 29 69 830 45.90 51.12 1.83 53.09 1.90 0.29 1.52
2011-2012 St. Louis Blues NHL 73 5 15 20 42 916 60.42 54.10 0.49 54.12 0.66 0.26 0.98 Playoffs 9 1 1 2 0
2012-2013 St. Louis Blues NHL 48 8 11 19 35 575 45.95 51.68 1.71 55.46 4.16 0.63 1.36 Playoffs 6 0 3 3 0
HC Slavia Praha Czech 27 10 15 25 8
2013-2014 St. Louis Blues NHL 61 9 24 33 72 760 54.69 56.90 2.65 57.47 3.23 0.63 1.74 Playoffs 6 0 3 3 0
Czech Republic WC 9 2 4 6 10
Czech Republic (all) International 9 2 4 6 10
2014-2015 Avangard Omsk KHL 53 10 28 38 51 Playoffs 4 1 1 2 0
Czech Republic EHT 9 3 1 4 4
Czech Republic (all) International 19 7 1 8 8
Czech Republic WC 10 4 0 4 4
2015-2016 Avangard Omsk KHL 44 18 16 34 22 Playoffs 2 0 2 2 0
Czech Republic EHT 3 0 1 1 2
Czech Republic (all) International 3 0 1 1 2
2016-2017 Czech Republic WCup 3 0 1 1 0
Avangard Omsk KHL 41 9 21 30 30 Playoffs 12 3 7 10 0
Czech Republic (all) International 10 0 3 3 6
Czech Republic EHT 3 0 1 1 2
St. Louis Blues NHL 1 1 0 1 0 11 50.00 56.95 7.76 56.29 20.91 5.70 5.70 Playoffs 11 2 4 6 0
Czech Republic WC 3 0 0 0 4
2017-2018 St. Louis Blues NHL 81 11 20 31 50 1,110 44.78 45.21 -8.40 49.99 -2.52 0.49 1.08
2018-2019 Buffalo Sabres NHL 67 5 8 13 22 786 33.96 37.23 -12.07 44.36 -6.20 0.23 0.76
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Active Contract

Signing Team
Signing Date April 6, 2017
Signing Status UFA
Agent Craig Oster
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Standard Contract | 3 Years $10,500,000 4.40% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
Cap Hit $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
UFA
AAV $3,500,000 $3,500,000 $3,500,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000
Minors Salary $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000
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Contract History

Signing Team
Signing Date July 21, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $2,725,000 3.95% of cap space
2014-2015
Cap Hit $2,725,000
UFA
AAV $2,725,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $2,725,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $2,725,000
Minors Salary $2,725,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date June 15, 2011
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 3 Years $3,900,000 2.02% of cap space
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
Cap Hit $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000
RFA
AAV $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $1,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,400,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $1,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,400,000
Minors Salary $1,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,400,000
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Signing Team
Signing Date July 1, 2010
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 1 Years $750,000 1.26% of cap space
2010-2011
Cap Hit $750,000
RFA
AAV $750,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $750,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $750,000
Minors Salary $750,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date May 31, 2007
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,250,000 1.16% of cap space
2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010
Cap Hit $583,333 $583,333 $583,333
RFA
AAV $750,000 $750,000 $750,000
Performance Bonuses $200,000 $175,000 $125,000
Base Salary $550,000 $575,000 $625,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0 $0
Total Salary $550,000 $575,000 $625,000
Minors Salary $62,500 $62,500 $62,500
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