MATT
SPENCER
D
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
203 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
0
years
‘-’
Born
Mar 24, 1997
(27 yrs)
Guelph, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by Tampa Bay in 2015 (2/44).
Drafted from
Peterborough (OHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2020-12-15 |
Signed with the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL).
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| 2020-10-07 |
Buffalo Sabres did not tender a qualifying offer.
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| 2020-02-25 |
Re-assigned to the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL).
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| 2020-02-13 |
Re-assigned to the Rochester Americans (AHL).
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| 2019-11-24 |
Acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning
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The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman Devante Stephens from the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Matt Spencer. |
Scouting Report
Has great hockey sense, plus the mobility to play big minutes for his team (in all game situations). Can be a factor as a power-play quarterback, but is also relied upon as a shutdown defender. Can be physical. Does not always dominate as he should when he is on the ice, so he must work on his game-to-game consistency in order to maximize his two-way upside in the NHL. Also needs to fill out his big frame.
Long Range Potential: Big, all-around defenseman with some upside.
