By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Curtis McElhinney signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. Robert Curtis McElhinney (born May 23, 1983) is a Canadian professional ice hockey … Per Shilton, McElhinney's contract includes an average annual value (AAV) of $850,000. By using NHL websites or other online services, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy. We didn't recognize that password reset code. We encourage you to review it carefully. It has an average annual value of $1.3 million. Select as many teams as you like from the leagues below. The 6-foot-2, 203-pound goaltender has played in 219 career NHL games over 13 seasons with the Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Phoenix Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames, registering a record of 82-82-15 to go along with a 2.81 goals-against average and .909 save percentage. This signing means the Lightning are now likely looking to trade last season’s backup, Louis Domingue, who had a 21-5-0 record in 26 appearances last season in Tampa. He has previously also played in the NHL with the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, Phoenix Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks, and Calgary Flames. Based on this tweet from Domingue following news of McElhinney’s signing, it appears he knows the situation he’s in. All Rights Reserved. McElhinney was previously acquired by the Lightning on February 24, 2011 from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Dan Ellis. 2020 Lightning NHL Draft Profile: Jack Thompson. In 2019-20, McElhinney will earn a base salary of $1,300,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,300,000. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. ›, Click to See All CONTESTS available from WRAL.com, Low rates for auto loans and other membership benefits. According to a report from Renaud Lavoie, the Lightning are looking to move Louis Domingue meaning that the likely play is for McElhinney to be the backup for Vasilevskiy. Curtis McElhinney so far has made earnings of $6,340,476 from his entire NHL career. If the Lightning are looking to clear out some more cap space, he has a $1.15 cap hit through this season and is an unrestricted free agent next summer. Curtis McElhinney signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. All rights reserved. The Tampa Bay Lightning have added some veteran support for Andrei Vasilevskiy in the form of Curtis McElhinney.. The Calgary Flames sixth round draft pick in 2002 has 219 games of NHL experience, mostly with Columbus (85 games) but has also played for the Flames, Anaheim, Toronto, Phoenix and Ottawa. McElhinney was the asset that came back. McElhinney, 36 years-old, is a well-traveled goalie who has played in games with seven different organizations. It is also possible that Domingue may be on the move. Sorry we could not verify that email address. Other than Andrei Vasilevskiy and Louis Domingue, there are no goaltenders in the organization. The 36-year-old went on to start a career-high 33 games and finished the year with a respectable 20-11-2 record with a .912 save percentage, 2.58 goals-against average and. He went 6-7-0 with a 2.85 GAA and .914 save percentage as a backup to Frederik Andersen. Updated: 2019-07-01 16:58:02. All rights reserved. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. Not a done deal yet but the Lightning right now are most likely destination. The 11-year veteran spent the majority of last season with the Carolina Hurricanes and was a key to their surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Live Tampa Bay Lightning news and talk from Twitter, Posting Guidelines / Community Standards for Raw Charge, Solar Bears ECHL Fall Update: Waiting for Mid-December, Lightning Round: Alex Pietrangelo signs with Vegas. 2012-2013. 5 Tar Heels look for 4-0 start in trip to Florida State, What's on Giglio's card? While it would give the Lightning a little more flexibility to fit in Brayden Point’s extension and sign some more depth it doesn’t solve the main issue - no goaltender for Syracuse. The best NHL salary cap hit data, daily tracking, NHL news and projections at your fingertips. The NHL has updated its Privacy Policy effective January 16, 2020. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. 176) of the 2002 NHL Draft, McElhinney is 82-82-15 with a 2.81 GAA, .909 save percentage and 10 shutouts in 219 regular-season games (168 starts) with the Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks and Flames. : https://t.co/A4ClTYikMJ pic.twitter.com/bPTk3hklgj, — Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) July 1, 2019. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. McElhinney, 36, appeared in 33 games with the Carolina Hurricanes last season, posting a 20-11-2 record to go along with a 2.58 goals-against average and .912 save percentage with two shutouts. Curtis McElhinney NHL contract buyout details and results including cost calculations, savings and final cap hit We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. McElhinney was originally drafted by the Flames in the sixth round, 176th overall, at the 2002 NHL Draft. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nhl/reg/free/stories, at NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.© Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2019. The team has announced a two-year contract with a $1.3MM AAV for the 35-year-old, strengthening their depth behind young starter Andrei Vasilevskiy.. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. Privacy Policy 2012-2013. To put it bluntly, they dropped the ball. 2020 NHL Draft Rant: On the Tampa Bay Lightning’s strategy of size over skill. Back in February of 2011 Tampa Bay traded Dan Ellis to Anaheim. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup, the Stanley Cup Playoffs logo, the Stanley Cup Final logo, Center Ice name and logo, NHL Conference logos, NHL Winter Classic name, and The Biggest Assist Happens Off The Ice are registered trademarks and Stanley Cup Qualifiers name and logo, NHL.TV, Vintage Hockey word mark and logo, The Game Lives Where You Do, NHL Winter Classic logo, NHL Heritage Classic name and logo, NHL Stadium Series name and logo, NHL All-Star logo, NHL Face-Off name and logo, NHL. This would also technically be McElhinney’s second tour of duty with the Lightning organization. 5 UNC aim to maintain highest ranking in 23 years, Holliday: Ground game dominates perfect Triangle football weekend, The 200-point game: GRACE Christian, Faith Christian have one for the record books, literally, The Only ACC Power Rankings That Matter: The new version of 'Clemsoning', Best of SportsChannel8: The Radio Show Podcast, NFL does major juggling of schedule due to coronavirus, NASCAR GANDER RV & OUTDOORS TRUCK SERIES AT TALLADEGA. Selected by the Calgary Flames in the sixth round (No. He is now reporting that the Lightning are signing him to a two-year contract with a $1.3 million salary cap hit. Thompson has the tools to be a NHL defender, it just might take awhile. Copyright 2019 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. It would seem that this makes it even more likely that Domingue is on his way out in a trade. During the regular season he posted 20 wins in 33 games with a .912 SV% and 2.58 GAA. That same scenario could unfold this season, especially based on the season McElhinney just had, so the Lightning may not be done looking for goaltending solutions this summer. He is pretty much the definition of a good back up goalie. AHL All-Star Game; AHL Goaltender of the Month (October) AHL Most Shutouts (9) AHL Player of the Week (Nov 11) AHL Second All-Star Team [1:00pm Update:] LeBrun has followed up with another update on Curtis McElhinney. McElhinney signed a two-year contract extension with the Maple Leafs on Saturday, Kristen Shilton of TSN reports. The London, Ontario native also played in five Stanley Cup Playoff games in 2019, winning three games with a 2.01 goals-against average and .930 save percentage. He appeared in another 5 games in the playoffs and recorded a .930 SV% and 2.01 GAA. Ad Choices