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Austin Watson

Left Wing · Detroit Red Wings

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

Next Game

Wed, Apr 15 · 7:00 PM ET @ Panthers

FanDuel Sports Detroit, Scripps Sports

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

News
Watson's Grind from Powerview to NHL Glory

Bill Watson opens up on his unlikely trek from Powerview's frozen ponds to NHL rinks, a path littered with overlooked tryouts and small-town grit. He credits junior coaches who saw the fire when scouts passed, building a game that now turns heads league-wide. As he eyes a bigger role, Watson embodies the blue-collar dream every kid in the prairies chases.

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.