Oct 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) reacts as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) celebrates his empty net goal with teammates during the third period at Madison Square Garden.
LIGHTNINGNikita Kucherov finally breaks his silence on trade request
Nov 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) visits teammate and brother forward Florian Xhekaj (63) in the penalty box during the third period of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre.
CANADIENSArber and Florian Xhekaj drop the gloves at Habs practice
Feb 25, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz (41) makes a save on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (86) during the third period at Benchmark International Arena.
MAPLE LEAFSDreger: Lightning would ask Maple Leafs for Matthews
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

JONATHAN MATSUMOTO

October 13, 1986  
Ottawa, ON, CA

Center  
6'0"  
Entry drafts
SUDBURY WOLVES
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
NHL earnings$ 4 125 000
STATS
JONATHAN MATSUMOTO
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2006-07AHL - PHA1622410-------
2007-08AHL - PHA7720244452-1222410-
2008-09AHL - PHA7829346377-41234-
2009-10AHL - PHA8030326250-------
2010-11NHL - CAR132-24-4------
AHL - CHE6520284836-1535812-
2011-12NHL - FLO1-----------
AHL - MON133144-2------
AHL - RAM3510162628-1049138-
AHL - CHE4113213422+1------
2012-13AHL - SHA6014183230-17------
AHL - WOL51-1--1------
2013-14AHL - RAM29651124-8------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL142-24-4------
AHL499148181329333-274110182834-
NHL SALARIES
JONATHAN MATSUMOTO
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
3 years  ·  $ 1 800 000
2007-0821625 000600 000625 000
2008-0922625 000600 0001 250 000
2009-1023550 000600 0001 800 000
2 years  ·  $ 1 025 000
2010-1124500 000512 5002 300 000
2011-1225525 000512 5002 825 000
1 year  ·  $ 600 000
2012-1326600 000600 0003 425 000
1 year  ·  $ 700 000
2013-1427700 000700 0004 125 000
TOTAL4 125 0004 125 000
TRANSACTIONS
JONATHAN MATSUMOTO
June 26, 2010

Jonathan Matsumoto is traded to the Carolina Hurricanes. In return, the Philadelphia Flyers acquired 7th round draft pick in 2010 (#206: Ricard Blidstrand).

July 3, 2012

Jonathan Matsumoto signed a new deal with the San Jose Sharks

NHL trades