AUSTIN
WATSON
#51 -
RW
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
198 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
9
years
Debut
Apr 7, 2013
Born
Jan 13, 1992
(32 yrs)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Drafted
Drafted by Nashville in 2010 (1/18).
Drafted from
Peterborough (OHL)
VS.
Austin Watson
STAT RANK
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-02-08 |
Missed 4 games (lower body injury).
|
| 2024-01-24 |
Lower body injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2024-01-23 |
Lower body injury, week-to-week.
|
| 2023-12-08 |
Fined $2,022 by the NHL.
|
| 2023-10-09 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Lightning to a one-year contract.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Cup | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2011-12 |
| OHL | Wayne Gretzky Trophy Playoff MVP | 2011-12 |
Scouting Report
The definition of a role-playing forward, he is big and strong, skates well and is a reliable two-way presence. He has never been much of a scorer at the NHL level; he lacks the natural offensive instincts that would enable him to play further up in the lineup.
Long Range Potential: Big depth winger.
