Matt Carle

Basics

Type: 
Out of Organization
Position: 
Defense
Shoots/Catches: 
Left
Height: 
6.00
Weight: 
190
Born: 
09/25/1984
Hometown: 
Anchorage, AK
Acquired: 
Traded to the Philadelphia Flyers on November 7, 2008 for Steve Eminger and Steve Downie
Last Team: 
Philadelphia (NHL)
Projects As: 
Power play quarterback

Draft Info

Draft Status: 
Drafted
Draft Year: 
2003
Draft Type: 
NHL Entry Draft
Drafted By: 
San Jose Sharks
Round: 
2
Pick No.: 
47
Draft Team: 
River City (USHL)

Contract

Contract Status: 
Signed
Waiver Status: 
Waiver Eligible
Signing Date: 
11/21/2007
Contract Length: 
4 years
Cap Number: 
$3 437 500
Contract End Year: 
2012
Contract End Status: 
UFA
Salary: 
$2 950 000
Salary: 
$3 500 000
Salary: 
$3 500 000
Salary: 
$3 800 000

Bio

Awards: 

2006-07

  • NHL - All-Rookie Team
  • Played in the NHL YoungStars Game

2005-06

  • Hobey Baker Memorial Award (Top U.S. Collegiate Player)

2004-05

  • NCAA - West First All-American Team
  • NCAA - Frozen Four All-Tournament Team
  • WCHA - First All-Star Team

2003-04

  • WCHA - All-Rookie Team

Scouting Report

Strengths: 

Has outstanding offensive instincts. Loves to jump up into the play and act as a fourth forward. Skates very well and is usually in good position.

Weaknesses: 

Needs to prove he can handle his own in physical contests. Must get stronger in order to avoid injuries through wear and tear.

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