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Matt Cullen

Minnesota Wild

1976/11/02 35

6-1 200

Virginia, MN

13

the Anaheim Ducks in 1996 (2nd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Wild 58 12 18 30 -8 22 3 0 0 0 131

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a very creative player that is usually aware of his surroundings. Makes smart decisions with the puck. Skates very well. Can play the point on power plays. Can play wing, as well as center.
Flaws
  • Lacks consistency on offense, especially in the goal-scoring department. Can struggle against bigger, more dominant opponents. Injuries have been a concern at times throughout his career.
Career Potential
  • Speedy veteran center.
  • Awards2005Stanley Cup1996WCHA - Second All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 14, 2011 Missed 1 game (flu).
December 13, 2011 Flu, day-to-day.
February 9, 2011 Missed 1 game (upper body injury).
February 5, 2011 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
December 18, 2010 Missed 3 games (groin).
December 11, 2010 Groin, day-to-day.
July 1, 2010 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Minnesota Wild to a three-year contract.
February 12, 2010 Acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes.
April 15, 2009 Missed the last 8 games of the regular season (lower body injury).
March 23, 2009 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
November 12, 2008 Missed 6 games (leg injury).
November 2, 2008 Leg injury, day-to-day.
April 2, 2008 Missed 7 games (post concussion).
March 16, 2008 Post concussion, day-to-day.
February 16, 2008 Missed 7 games (dizzyness).
January 31, 2008 Dizzyness, day-to-day.
January 17, 2008 Missed 7 games (broken nose).
January 2, 2008 Broken nose, day-to-day.
December 31, 2007 Missed 2 games (broken nose).
December 28, 2007 Broken nose, day-to-day.
December 21, 2006 Missed 2 games (sprained knee).
December 17, 2006 Sprained knee, day-to-day.
July 1, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Rangers.
February 9, 2006 Missed 4 games (broken jaw).
January 27, 2006 Broken jaw, late February.
August 8, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Carolina Hurricanes to a one-year contract.
September 18, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the SG Cortina (Italian League).
August 5, 2004 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Carolina Hurricanes.
June 30, 2004 Florida Panthers did not make qualifying offer.
December 3, 2003 Missed 23 games (pulled groin muscle).
October 14, 2003 Pulled groin muscle, sidelined indefinitely.
January 30, 2003 Acquired from the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
August 3, 2002 Re-signed by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to a two-year contract.
July 31, 2001 Re-signed by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

Trades

July 1, 2010 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Minnesota Wild.
February 12, 2010 Carolina Hurricanes traded Matt Cullen to the Ottawa Senators Alexandre Picard and a second-round draft pick in 2010.
July 17, 2007 New York Rangers traded Matt Cullen to the Carolina Hurricanes for Andrew Hutchinson, Joe Barnes and a 3rd round selection in 2008.
July 1, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Rangers.
August 5, 2004 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Carolina Hurricanes.
January 30, 2003 Florida Panthers traded Sandis Ozolinsh and Lance Ward to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks for Matt Cullen, Pavel Trnka and a 4th round selection (James Pemberton) in 2003.
June 22, 1996 Drafted by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 2nd round (35th overall) in 1996.

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