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Mathieu Garon

Tampa Bay Lightning

1978/01/09 34

6-1 206

Chandler, Que, Canada

10

the Montreal Canadiens in 1996 (2nd round)

Year Team GP MIN W L OTL GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2011-12 Lightning 37 1916 16 13 4 93 2.91 0 -93 .900 1

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Shows an excellent glove hand and a lot of persistence in the crease area. Is a hard worker and displays the ability to bounce back from adversity. Can take over No. 1 duties from time to time.
Flaws
  • Doesn't handle the pressure of playing major minutes well and generally lacks consistency in his game. He's also prone to slumps.
Career Potential
  • Solid backup goaltender.
  • Awards2008Stanley Cup1997Canadian Major Junior - Goaltender of the Year1997Canadian Major Junior - First All-Star Team1997QMJHL - Jacques Plante Trophy (Best Goaltender)1997QMJHL - First All-Star Team1995QMJHL - Raymond Lagace Trophy (Defensive Rookie of the Year)

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 1, 2011 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Lightning to a two-year contract.
July 1, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a two-year contract.
January 17, 2009 Acquired from the Edmonton Oilers.
December 3, 2008 Missed 2 games (flu).
November 29, 2008 Flu, day-to-day.
April 5, 2008 Missed the last 5 games of the regular season (ankle injury).
March 26, 2008 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
July 3, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Edmonton Oilers to a two-year contract.
February 3, 2007 Missed 9 games (finger injury).
January 12, 2007 Finger injury, sidelined indefinitely.
December 28, 2006 Missed 12 games (groin).
November 30, 2006 Groin, sidelined indefinitely.
July 17, 2006 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Los Angeles Kings to a one-year contract.
January 21, 2006 Missed 1 game (shoulder injury).
January 19, 2006 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
September 27, 2004 Signed by the Manchester Monarchs (AHL).
February 28, 2003 Re-signed by the Montreal Canadiens to a two-year contract extension with a club option for 2005-06.
January 24, 2003 Recalled from Hamilton (AHL).
November 8, 2002 Assigned to Hamilton (AHL).
October 28, 2002 Recalled from Hamilton (AHL).
October 22, 2002 Assigned to Hamilton (AHL).
August 2, 2002 Re-signed by the Montreal Canadiens to a one-year contract.
April 19, 2002 Recalled from Quebec (AHL).
March 19, 2002 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).
March 7, 2002 Recalled from Quebec (AHL).
December 9, 2001 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).
December 1, 2001 Recalled from Quebec (AHL).
November 30, 2001 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).
November 17, 2001 Recalled from Quebec (AHL).
November 16, 2001 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).
October 22, 2001 Recalled from Quebec (AHL).
September 24, 2001 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).
August 1, 2001 Re-signed by the Montreal Canadiens.
March 31, 2001 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).
February 26, 2001 Recalled from Quebec (AHL).
February 2, 2001 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).
January 2, 2001 Recalled from Quebec (AHL).
December 11, 2000 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).
November 21, 2000 Recalled from Quebec (AHL).
November 14, 2000 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).
October 30, 2000 Recalled from Quebec (AHL).
October 9, 2000 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).

Trades

July 1, 2011 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
July 1, 2009 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
January 17, 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins traded Ryan Stone, Dany Sabourin and a 2011 fourth-round draft pick to the Edmonton Oilers for Mathieu Garon.
July 3, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Edmonton Oilers.
June 26, 2004 Ottawa Senators traded Radek Bonk to the Los Angeles Kings for a 3rd round selection (Shawn Weller) in 2004 then the Kings traded Bonk to the Montreal Canadiens with Cristobal Huet for Mathieu Garon and a 3rd round selection (Paul Baier) in 2004.
June 22, 1996 Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2nd round (44th overall) in 1996.

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