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Mike Mottau

New Jersey Devils

1978/03/19 31

6-0 190

Quincy, MA, USA

5

the New York Rangers in 1997 (7th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Devils 20 0 0 0 4 11 0 0 0 0 16

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has offensive flair and intelligence behind the blueline. Can put up points on the power play at any level because of those smarts.
Flaws
  • Must refine his game without the puck. Needs more assertiveness in order to become an NHL regular. Isn't much of a physical defender.
Career Potential
  • Reserve defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 28, 2009 Missed 1 game (hip injury).
October 24, 2009 Hip injury, day-to-day.
November 29, 2008 Missed 2 games (suspension).
November 22, 2008 Suspended by the NHL for two games.
May 22, 2008 Re-signed by the New Jersey Devils.
September 26, 2006 Assigned to Lowell (AHL).
July 25, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
September 20, 2005 Assigned to Peoria (AHL).
September 15, 2004 Assigned to Worcester (AHL).
September 10, 2004 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the St. Louis Blues.
September 23, 2003 Assigned to Cincinnati (AHL).
July 25, 2003 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
February 11, 2003 Assigned to Saint John (AHL).
February 4, 2003 Recalled from Saint John (AHL).
January 22, 2003 Acquired from the New York Rangers.
September 24, 2002 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
September 18, 2002 Re-signed by the New York Rangers.
March 12, 2002 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
March 11, 2002 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
September 27, 2001 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
April 10, 2001 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
March 29, 2001 Named to the AHL All-Rookie Team.
March 12, 2001 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
March 8, 2001 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
March 6, 2001 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
December 10, 2000 Named AHL Player of the Week for the period ending December 10.
November 10, 2000 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
October 25, 2000 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
October 5, 2000 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).

Trades

July 25, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
September 10, 2004 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the St. Louis Blues.
July 25, 2003 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
January 22, 2003 New York Rangers traded Mike Mottau to the Calgary Flames for a 6th round selection (Ivan Dornic) in 2003 and future considerations.
June 21, 1997 Drafted by the New York Rangers in the 7th round (182nd overall) in 1997.

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