Matt Cullen

Pittsburgh Penguins, Center
Age: 47-189d (Nov 01, 1976)
Exp: 19 Years
Country: US
College: St. Cloud State
Drafted: Round 2 (#35 overall), 1996

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 Option/Status Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2018-19 42 $650,000 $650,000 0.82%
2019-20 43
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 42 $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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Career Earnings thru 2024

$35,172,780

Career 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
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

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
  • 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
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

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TRANSACTIONS

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)

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