MATT
TAORMINA
D
Ht/Wt
5’10’’,
188 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
5
years
Debut
Oct 8, 2010
Born
Oct 20, 1986
(39 yrs)
Warren, Michigan
Signed
Signed by New Jersey in 2010.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2018-10-11 |
Assigned to the Stockton Heat (AHL).
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| 2018-10-11 |
Missed 3 games (undisclosed).
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| 2018-10-10 |
Placed on waivers by the Calgary Flames.
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| 2018-10-01 |
Acquired from the Montreal Canadiens
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The Montreal Canadiens acquired defenseman Brett Kulak from the Calgary Flames for defensemen Rinat Valiev and Matt Taormina. |
| 2018-10-01 |
Undisclosed, injured reserve.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AHL | Eddie Shore Trophy Oustanding Defenseman | 2016-17 |
| AHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2016-17 |
| HE | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2007-08, 2004-05 |
| NAHL | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 2004-05 |
Scouting Report
Skates well and possesses a lot of offensive acumen from the back end, especially at lower levels. Is a good puck-moving blueliner who is good in transition. At only 5-10, 188 pounds, he is undersized for the defense position at the National Hockey League level. Also, he's not great without the puck (defensively).
Long Range Potential: Depth defenseman.
