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Matt Cooke

Pittsburgh Penguins

1978/09/07 33

5-11 205

Belleville, Ont, Canada

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the Vancouver Canucks in 1997 (6th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Penguins 54 9 10 19 -1 20 1 1 1 0 99

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Can easily get opponents off their game. Is a good open-ice hitter. A fairly quick skater, he defends his own end effectively and is an excellent penalty-killer. Is versatile enough to play on either side of center. Produces some offense, too.
Flaws
  • Despite his hard work, he doesn't have the size or skill to be a major scorer. Is somewhat prone to taking bad penalties and doesn't always time his big hits correctly. Lacks discipline, but can't afford to be too passive.
Career Potential
  • Effective agitating winger with good defensive ability.
  • Awards2008Stanley Cup

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

April 27, 2011 Missed the last 10 games of the regular season and 7 playoff games (suspension).
March 21, 2011 Suspended by the NHL for the remainder of the season and the first round of the playoffs.
February 20, 2011 Missed 4 games (suspension).
February 9, 2011 Suspended by the NHL for four games.
January 8, 2011 Missed 1 game (personal reasons).
January 6, 2011 Personal reasons, day-to-day.
June 22, 2010 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a three-year contract.
April 14, 2010 Missed the last 1 game of the regular season (head injury).
April 11, 2010 Head injury, sidelined indefinitely.
December 4, 2009 Missed 2 games (suspension).
November 29, 2009 Suspended by the NHL for two games.
January 31, 2009 Missed 2 games (suspension).
January 27, 2009 Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
October 25, 2008 Missed 4 games (abdominal injury).
October 16, 2008 Abdominal injury, sidelined indefinitely.
July 5, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a two-year contract.
May 4, 2007 Missed the last 6 games of Round One against the Dallas Stars and all 5 games of Round Two against the Anaheim Ducks (groin).
April 13, 2007 Groin, day-to-day.
December 4, 2006 Missed 1 game (upper body injury).
December 2, 2006 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
April 15, 2006 Missed the last 9 games of the regular season (head injury).
March 29, 2006 Head injury, day-to-day.
February 10, 2006 Missed 11 games (ankle injury).
January 19, 2006 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
December 13, 2005 Missed 17 games (broken jaw).
November 1, 2005 Broken jaw, mid-December.
September 20, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Vancouver Canucks to a three-year contract.
February 21, 2004 Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
February 13, 2004 Missed 14 games (sprained knee).
January 10, 2004 Sprained knee, sidelined indefinitely.
December 27, 2003 Missed 13 games (shoulder injury).
December 20, 2003 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
November 25, 2003 Shoulder injury, sidelined indefinitely.
October 10, 2002 Missed 0 game (shoulder injury).
October 8, 2002 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
August 22, 2001 Re-signed by the Vancouver Canucks.
March 4, 2001 Missed 1 game (knee injury).
March 2, 2001 Knee injury, day-to-day.

Trades

July 5, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
February 26, 2008 Vancouver Canucks traded Matt Cooke to the Washington Capitals for Matt Pettinger.
June 21, 1997 Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 6th round (144th overall) in 1997.

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