NHL
Matt Cullen
Matt Cullen
Pittsburgh Penguins, Center
Age: 48y-1m-21d (Nov 01, 1976)
Exp: 19 Years
Country: US
College: St. Cloud State
Drafted: Round 2 (#35 overall), 1996
RETIRED
2018-2018
Matt Cullen signed a 1 year , $650,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $650,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $650,000
Average Salary:
$650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 |
|
42 | $650,000 | 0.82% | $650,000 | $650,000 |
| 2019-20 |
|
43 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 |
|
42 | $650,000 | $650,000 | 0.82% |
| 2019-20 |
|
43 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 |
|
42 | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2017-2017
Matt Cullen signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Wild, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016 35-older
Matt Cullen signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015 35-older
Matt Cullen signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2013-2014 35-older
Matt Cullen signed a 2 year , $7,000,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including $7,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2010-2012
Matt Cullen signed a 3 year , $10,500,000 contract with the Minnesota Wild, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $10,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2006-2009
Matt Cullen signed a 4 year , $11,500,000 contract with the New York Rangers, including $11,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,875,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $11,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2002-2003
Matt Cullen signed a 2 year , $3,250,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,625,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,625,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2004 / RFA
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2001-2001
Matt Cullen signed a 1 year , $484,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including $484,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $484,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $484,000
Average Salary:
$484,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2002 / RFA
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2000-2000
Matt Cullen signed a 1 year , $440,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including $440,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $440,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $440,000
Average Salary:
$440,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2001 / RFA
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Seasons
19 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$35,172,780
Earnings w/ Different Teams
6 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24 |
 |
Active
|
$440,000 |
$440,000 |
|
| 2001 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$484,000 |
$924,000 |
|
| 2002 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$1,500,000 |
$2,424,000 |
|
| 2003 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$1,750,000 |
$4,174,000 |
|
| 2006 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$2,875,000 |
$7,049,000 |
|
| 2007 | 31 |
 |
Active
|
$2,875,000 |
$9,924,000 |
|
| 2008 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$2,875,000 |
$12,799,000 |
|
| 2009 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$2,875,000 |
$15,674,000 |
|
| 2010 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$3,500,000 |
$19,174,000 |
|
| 2011 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$3,500,000 |
$22,674,000 |
|
| 2012 | 36 |
|
Active
|
$2,048,780 |
$24,722,780 |
|
| 2013 | 37 |
|
Active
|
$3,000,000 |
$27,722,780 |
|
| 2014 | 38 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$31,722,780 |
|
| 2015 | 39 |
|
Active
|
$800,000 |
$32,522,780 |
|
| 2016 | 40 |
|
Active
|
$1,000,000 |
$33,522,780 |
|
| 2017 | 41 |
|
Active
|
$1,000,000 |
$34,522,780 |
|
| 2018 | 42 |
|
Active
|
$650,000 |
$35,172,780 |
|
| Total |
$35,172,780 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$4,174,000 | - | - | $4,174,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,875,000 | - | - | $2,875,000 |
| 3 |
|
$8,625,000 | - | - | $8,625,000 |
| 4 |
|
$9,048,780 | $1,000,000 | - | $10,048,780 |
| 2 |
|
$7,000,000 | - | - | $7,000,000 |
| 3 |
|
$2,450,000 | - | - | $2,450,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 |
|
24 |
$440,000
|
$440,000 |
$440,000 |
||
| 2001 |
|
25 |
$484,000
|
$484,000 |
$924,000 |
||
| 2002 |
|
26 |
$1,500,000
|
$1,500,000 |
$2,424,000 |
||
| 2003 |
|
27 |
$1,750,000
|
$1,750,000 |
$4,174,000 |
||
| 2006 |
|
30 |
$2,875,000
|
$2,875,000 |
$7,049,000 |
||
| 2007 |
|
31 |
$2,875,000
|
$2,875,000 |
$9,924,000 |
||
| 2008 |
|
32 |
$2,875,000
|
$2,875,000 |
$12,799,000 |
||
| 2009 |
|
33 |
$2,875,000
|
$2,875,000 |
$15,674,000 |
||
| 2010 |
|
34 |
$3,000,000
|
$500,000 |
$3,500,000 |
$19,174,000 |
|
| 2011 |
|
35 |
$3,000,000
|
$500,000 |
$3,500,000 |
$22,674,000 |
|
| 2012 |
|
36 |
$2,048,780
|
$2,048,780 |
$24,722,780 |
||
| 2013 |
|
37 |
$3,000,000
|
$3,000,000 |
$27,722,780 |
||
| 2014 |
|
38 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$31,722,780 |
||
| 2015 |
|
39 |
$800,000
|
$800,000 |
$32,522,780 |
||
| 2016 |
|
40 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$33,522,780 |
||
| 2017 |
|
41 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$34,522,780 |
||
| 2018 |
|
42 |
$650,000
|
$650,000 |
$35,172,780 |
||
| Total |
$34,172,780 |
$1,000,000 |
$35,172,780 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$4,174,000 | - | - | $4,174,000 |
| 1 |
|
$2,875,000 | - | - | $2,875,000 |
| 3 |
|
$8,625,000 | - | - | $8,625,000 |
| 4 |
|
$9,048,780 | $1,000,000 | - | $10,048,780 |
| 2 |
|
$7,000,000 | - | - | $7,000,000 |
| 3 |
|
$2,450,000 | - | - | $2,450,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 |
PIT |
Nov 19, 2018 - Dec 12, 2018 | 0 | Lower Body |
-
Jul 10, 2019
Retired from Professional Hockey
-
Jul 01, 2018
Signed a 1 year $650,000 contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Aug 16, 2017
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Aug 19, 2016
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Aug 06, 2015
Signed a 1 year $800k contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jul 05, 2013
Signed a 2 year $7 million contract with Nashville (NSH)
-
Jul 01, 2010
SIgned a 3 year $10.5 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
-
Feb 12, 2010
Traded to Ottawa (OTT) from Carolina (CAR) for Alexandre Picard and 2010 2nd round pick (#46)
-
Jul 01, 2006
Signed a 4 year $11.5 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
-
Aug 02, 2002
Signed a 2 year $3.25 million contract with Anaheim (ANA)
-
Jul 02, 2001
Signed a 1 year $484k contract with Anaheim (ANA)
-
Sep 05, 2000
Signed a 1 year $400k contract with Anaheim (ANA)
-
Jun 22, 1996
Drafted by Anaheim (ANA): Round 2 (#35 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2018 |
|
Tripping JT Miller (TBL) | $1,000 | |
| Fines: 1 | $1,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | PIT | 71 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 32 | 14 | 320 |
| 2017 | MIN | 79 | 11 | 11 | 22 | -1 | 104 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 14 | 20 | 355 |
| 2016 | PIT | 72 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 4 | 93 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 36 | 30 | 440 |
| 2015 | PIT | 82 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 5 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 40 | 20 | 582 |
| 2014 | NAS | 62 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 8 | 90 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 155 |
| 2013 | NAS | 73 | 9 | 28 | 37 | 3 | 127 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 410 |
| 2012 | MIN | 41 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 11 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 241 |
| 2011 | MIN | 72 | 14 | 21 | 35 | -10 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 46 | 24 | 620 |
