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Austin Watson

Left Wing · Detroit Red Wings

2010 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 18 (#18) — Nashville Predators

Next Game

Sat, Mar 14 · 8:00 PM ET @ Stars

FanDuel Sports Detroit, Victory+

Age 346'4"203 lbsShoots RightAnn Arbor, USA

Current Season

GP

13

Goals

3

Assists

0

Points

3

+/-

+1

S%

23.1%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 17@ TOR1010414:00
Apr 16@ NJD000017:12
Apr 14vs DAL0000110:14
Apr 11@ TBL000+109:52
Apr 10@ FLA0000011:31

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$775K

Total Value

$775K

Expires

1 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

$400k guaranteed

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Wings Shuffle Paper - Leonard, Others to Griffins

The Red Wings pull the classic waiver dodge on John Leonard, sending him back to the Griffins just shy of that 10-game mark that would force their hand against Montreal. Sheldon Dries, Dominik Shine, and even AHL stud goalie Sebastian Cossa join the trip south to bolster a Grand Rapids squad that's dominating with a 29-1-1 record.

Detroit Red Wings
News
Leonard, Tralmaks, Watson Sent Down

The Grand Rapids Griffins welcome back Leonard, Tralmaks, and Watson on reassignment from their NHL clubs. These tweaks signal roster shuffles as affiliates gear up for playoff runs. AHL vets know this traffic keeps NHL depth charts humming.

Detroit Red Wings

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Austin Watson's stats this season?
Austin Watson has 3 goals and 0 assists for 3 points in 13 games this season.
What team does Austin Watson play for?
Austin Watson is a forward for the Detroit Red Wings.
What is Austin Watson's contract?
Austin Watson has a cap hit of $0.78M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Austin Watson drafted?
Austin Watson was drafted in the 2010 NHL Draft by the Nashville Predators in Round 1, Pick 18 (18 overall).
Where is Austin Watson from?
Austin Watson is 34 years old and was born in Ann Arbor, USA.