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Mark Eaton

Pittsburgh Penguins

1977/05/06 32

6-2 204

Wilmington, DE, USA

9

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Penguins 24 2 3 5 3 10 0 0 0 0 25

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Sees the ice well. Makes sharp passes out of the defensive zone. Is poised and a good skater. Has greatly improved his work behind the blueline.
Flaws
  • Doesn't use his 6-2, 208-pound frame nearly enough, and lacks physical presence. Is no longer considered an offensive threat.
Career Potential
  • Defensive defenseman.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 1, 2008 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a two-year contract.
June 4, 2008 Missed the last 50 games of the regular season and entire playoffs (torn MCL).
December 26, 2007 Knee injury, sidelined indefinitely.
March 25, 2007 Missed 12 games (knee injury).
March 2, 2007 Knee injury, late March.
January 26, 2007 Missed 35 games (left wrist injury).
November 6, 2006 Left wrist injury, sidelined indefinitely.
July 3, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a two-year contract.
March 28, 2006 Missed 12 games (left knee injury).
March 2, 2006 Left knee injury, late March.
December 27, 2005 Missed 1 game (back injury).
December 23, 2005 Back injury, day-to-day.
August 4, 2005 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Nashville Predators.
February 16, 2005 NHL lockout: Signed by the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).
July 15, 2004 Re-signed by the Nashville Predators.
March 20, 2004 Missed 4 games (back spasms).
March 13, 2004 Back spasms, day-to-day.
October 23, 2003 Missed 2 games (groin strain).
October 18, 2003 Groin strain, day-to-day.
June 25, 2003 Re-signed by the Nashville Predators.
December 14, 2002 Missed 5 games (knee injury).
December 4, 2002 Knee injury, mid-December.
November 1, 2002 Recalled from Milwaukee (AHL).
October 29, 2002 Assigned to Milwaukee (AHL).
October 21, 2002 Recalled from Milwaukee (AHL).
September 30, 2002 Assigned to Milwaukee (AHL).
December 29, 2001 Missed 2 games (shoulder injury).
December 23, 2001 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
November 2, 2001 Missed 3 games (strained back).
October 27, 2001 Strained back, day-to-day.
June 11, 2001 Re-signed by the Nashville Predators.
January 5, 2001 Recalled from Milwaukee (IHL).
September 30, 2000 Assigned to Milwaukee (IHL).
September 29, 2000 Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers.

Trades

July 3, 2006 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
September 29, 2000 Philadelphia Flyers traded Mark Eaton to the Nashville Predators for a 3rd round selection (previously acquired - Patrick Sharp) in 2001.
July 28, 1998 Signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers.

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