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Steve Montador

Buffalo Sabres

1979/12/21 29

6-0 210

Vancouver, B.C., Canada

7

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Sabres 20 1 3 4 -2 22 0 0 1 0 39

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Makes the most of his ability and has the versatility to be used in virtually any game situation. Shoots the puck with aplomb and can also deliver big hits. Has also played wing at the NHL level.
Flaws
  • Sometimes has trouble with the decision-making process in the defensive zone, as he's prone to making mistakes with the puck. That usually prevents him from seeing big minutes.
Career Potential
  • Versatile bottom-pairing defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 1, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Buffalo Sabres to a two-year contract.
March 10, 2009 Missed 2 games (flu).
March 7, 2009 Flu, day-to-day.
March 4, 2009 Acquired from the Anaheim Ducks.
July 11, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Anaheim Ducks to a one-year contract.
October 24, 2007 Missed 8 games (knee surgery).
October 3, 2007 Knee surgery, late October.
August 6, 2007 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Florida Panthers.
June 25, 2007 Florida Panthers tendered a qualifying offer.
July 12, 2006 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Florida Panthers to a one-year contract.
February 12, 2006 Broken nose, day-to-day (didn't miss any games).
January 25, 2005 Left HC Mulhouse (French League).
September 17, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the HC Mulhouse (French League).
April 4, 2004 Missed 6 games (upper body injury).
March 22, 2004 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
June 25, 2003 Re-signed by the Calgary Flames.
November 13, 2002 Recalled from Saint John (AHL).
September 28, 2002 Assigned to Saint John (AHL).
April 7, 2002 Recalled from Saint John (AHL).
January 14, 2002 Assigned to Saint John (AHL).
January 2, 2002 Recalled from Saint John (AHL).
November 26, 2001 Assigned to Saint John (AHL).
November 23, 2001 Recalled from Saint John (AHL).
September 26, 2001 Assigned to Saint John (AHL).

Trades

July 1, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Buffalo Sabres.
March 4, 2009 Anaheim Ducks traded Steve Montador to the Boston Bruins for Petteri Nokelainen.
July 11, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Anaheim Ducks.
December 2, 2005 Florida Panthers traded Kristian Huselius to the Calgary Flames for Steve Montador and Dustin Johner.
April 10, 2000 Signed as a free agent by the Calgary Flames.

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