NHL
Austin Watson
Austin Watson
Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing
Age: 33y-1m-8d (Jan 13, 1992)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: Windsor
Drafted: Round 1 (#18 overall), 2010
2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Austin Watson signed a 1 year, $775,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $775,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $775,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
33 |
Buried
|
$775,000 | 0.88% | $775,000 | $775,000 |
| 2025-26 |
|
34 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
33 |
Buried
|
$775,000 | $775,000 | 0.88% |
| 2025-26 |
|
34 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
33 |
Buried |
$775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $776,665
Average Salary:
$776,665
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2020-2022 Extension
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2017-2019
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2016
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,150,000
Average Salary:
$575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / RFA
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2011-2014 Rookie
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,700,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
$270,000
Free Agent:
2015 / RFA
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Seasons
8 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$10,591,665
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$90,000 |
$90,000 |
|
| 2015 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$575,000 |
$665,000 |
|
| 2016 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$575,000 |
$1,240,000 |
|
| 2017 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,240,000 |
|
| 2018 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$1,100,000 |
$3,340,000 |
|
| 2019 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$1,200,000 |
$4,540,000 |
|
| 2020 | 29 |
 |
Injured
|
$1,500,000 |
$6,040,000 |
|
| 2021 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$7,540,000 |
|
| 2022 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$9,040,000 |
|
| 2023 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$776,665 |
$9,816,665 |
|
| 2024 | 33 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$775,000 |
$10,591,665 |
|
| Total |
$10,591,665 |
$10,591,665 |
||||
| Total |
$10,591,665 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$4,450,000 | $90,000 | - | $4,540,000 |
| 3 |
|
$4,500,000 | - | - | $4,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$776,665 | - | - | $776,665 |
| 1 |
|
$775,000 | - | - | $775,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |
|
20 |
$90,000 |
$90,000 |
$90,000 |
||
| 2015 |
|
24 |
$575,000
|
$575,000 |
$665,000 |
||
| 2016 |
|
25 |
$575,000
|
$575,000 |
$1,240,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
26 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,240,000 |
||
| 2018 |
|
27 |
$1,100,000
|
$1,100,000 |
$3,340,000 |
||
| 2019 |
|
28 |
$1,200,000
|
$1,200,000 |
$4,540,000 |
||
| 2020 |
|
29 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$6,040,000 |
||
| 2021 |
|
30 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$7,540,000 |
||
| 2022 |
|
31 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$9,040,000 |
||
| 2023 |
|
32 |
$776,665
|
$776,665 |
$9,816,665 |
||
| 2024 |
|
33 |
$775,000
|
$775,000 |
$10,591,665 |
||
| Total |
$10,501,665 |
$90,000 |
$10,591,665 |
$10,591,665 |
|||
| Total |
$10,501,665 |
$90,000 |
$10,591,665 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$4,450,000 | $90,000 | - | $4,540,000 |
| 3 |
|
$4,500,000 | - | - | $4,500,000 |
| 1 |
|
$776,665 | - | - | $776,665 |
| 1 |
|
$775,000 | - | - | $775,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
TBL |
Jan 24, 2024 - Feb 08, 2024 | 0 | Lower Body |
| 2021-22 |
OTT |
Nov 06, 2021 - Nov 16, 2021 | 0 | COVID-19 |
| 2021-22 |
OTT |
Oct 12, 2021 - Nov 02, 2021 | 0 | Ankle |
| 2020-21 |
OTT |
Mar 24, 2021 - May 08, 2021 | 0 | Hand |
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Oct 31, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Detroit (DET)
-
Oct 30, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Detroit (DET)
-
Oct 15, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Detroit (DET)
-
Oct 14, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Detroit (DET)
-
Oct 08, 2024
Signed a 1 year $775,000 contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Dec 10, 2023
Fined $2,022 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Nashville (NAS)
-
Aug 23, 2023
Signed a 1 year $776,665 contract with Tampa Bay (TBL)
-
Dec 18, 2022
Fined $4,054 Interference against Dylan Larkin (DET)
-
Feb 13, 2022
Suspended 2 games for a Hit to the head against Jack Achan (BOS), forfeiting $15,000 in 2021-22 salary with Ottawa (OTT)
-
Oct 10, 2020
Traded to Ottawa (OTT) from Nashville (NSH) for 2021 4th round pick
-
Oct 31, 2019
Signed a 3 year $4.5 million contract extension with Nashville (NSH)
-
Jan 29, 2019
Suspended indefinitely for a 2nd substance abuse violation
-
Sep 13, 2018
Suspended 18 games for violating the league's personal conduct policy, forfeiting $106,451 in 2018 salary with Nashville (NAS)
-
Nov 19, 2017
Suspended 2 games for boarding Dominic Toninato (COL) forfeiting $11,828 in 2017-18 salary with Nashville (NSH)
-
Jul 25, 2017
Signed a 3 year $3.3 million contract with Nashville (NSH)
-
Jun 29, 2015
Signed a 2 year $1.15 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
-
Mar 30, 2011
Signed a 3 year $2.7 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
-
Jun 25, 2010
Drafted by Nashville (NAS): Round 1 (#18 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2023 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Nashville (NAS) | $2,022 | |
| Dec 18, 2022 |
|
Interference against Dylan Larkin (DET) | $4,054 | |
| Fines: 2 | $6,076 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2022 |
|
Hit to the head against Jack Achan (BOS) | 2 | $15,000 |
| Jan 29, 2019 |
|
Substance Abuse | 0 | $402,152 |
| Sep 13, 2018 |
|
Substance Abuse | 18 | $106,452 |
| Nov 19, 2017 |
|
Boarding Dominic Toninato (COL) | 2 | $11,828 |
| Suspensions: 4 | $535,432 |
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | DET | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | TB | 33 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 77 | 93 | 0 |
| 2022 | OTT | 75 | 9 | 2 | 11 | -7 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 61 | 165 | 123 | 7 |
| 2021 | OTT | 67 | 10 | 6 | 16 | -3 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 63 | 213 | 91 | 7 |
| 2020 | OTT | 34 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -7 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 100 | 40 | 6 |
| 2019 | NAS | 53 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -9 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 131 | 65 | 6 |
| 2018 | NAS | 37 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 109 | 39 | 7 |
| 2017 | NAS | 76 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 78 | 187 | 123 | 27 |
| 2016 | NAS | 77 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 66 | 143 | 99 | 17 |
| 2015 | NAS | 57 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -4 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 74 | 32 | 6 |
| 2012 | NAS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19 |
