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Steve Sullivan

Nashville Predators

1974/07/06 35

5-9 173

Timmins, Ont., Canada

12

the New Jersey Devils in 1994 (9th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Predators 15 2 3 5 -4 2 0 0 0 0 25

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is supremely skilled with the puck, can finish plays and skates extremely well. Can line up at any forward position and has a wealth of determination.
Flaws
  • At 5-8, 165 pounds, he can be an easy man to knock off the puck. Must make constant adjustments against physical defenders.
Career Potential
  • Skilled, yet smallish scoring winger.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 1, 2009 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Nashville Predators to a two-year contract.
January 10, 2009 Missed 40 games (back surgery).
October 1, 2008 Back surgery, sidelined indefinitely.
April 20, 2008 Missed all 82 games of the regular season and all six games of Round One against the Detroit Red Wings (back spasms).
September 21, 2007 Back spasms, sidelined indefinitely.
April 20, 2007 Missed the last 20 games of the regular season and all 5 games of Round One against the San Jose Sharks (back spasms).
February 24, 2007 Back spasms, day-to-day.
December 14, 2006 Missed 2 games (groin).
December 8, 2006 Groin, day-to-day.
October 28, 2006 Missed 3 games (back spasms).
October 19, 2006 Back spasms, day-to-day.
April 21, 2006 Missed the last 9 games of the regular season (strained groin).
April 1, 2006 Strained groin, day-to-day.
November 23, 2005 Missed 2 games (strained groin).
November 15, 2005 Strained groin, day-to-day.
November 10, 2005 Missed 2 games (groin).
November 5, 2005 Groin, day-to-day.
August 16, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Nashville Predators to a four-year contract.
July 31, 2005 Nashville Predators tendered a qualifying offer.
August 3, 2004 Re-signed by the Nashville Predators to a one-year contract.
July 16, 2004 Filed for salary arbitration.
February 16, 2004 Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks.
December 3, 2003 Missed 2 games (sore back).
November 28, 2003 Sore back, day-to-day.
April 3, 2002 Missed 4 games (shoulder injury).
March 21, 2002 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
December 15, 2000 Missed 1 game (flu).
December 13, 2000 Flu, day-to-day.

Trades

February 16, 2004 Chicago Blackhawks traded Steve Sullivan to the Nashville Predators for a 2nd round selection (Ryan Garlock) in 2004 and a 2nd round selection (Michael Blunden) in 2005.
October 23, 1999 Claimed by the Chicago Blackhawks off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs
February 25, 1997 Toronto Maple Leafs traded Dave Ellett, Doug Gilmour and a 3rd round selection (previously acquired - Andre Lakos) to the New Jersey Devils for Jason Smith, Steve Sullivan and the rights to Alyn McCauley.
June 28, 1994 Drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 9th round (233rd overall) in 1994.

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