Find out about Austin Watson's salary, net worth, contract details, cap hit, wife, girlfriend, parents, and family.
Austin Watson is an American professional ice hockey player who is known for his position as a forward for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL.
Salary
For the 2024/25 NHL season, Austin Watson's base salary is $775K.
Net worth
Austin Watson has a net worth in the region of $10 million accrued from his earnings in professional ice hockey contracts and endorsement deals.
Contract Details
Austin Watson and the Detroit Red Wings agreed to a 1-year, $775,000 contract extension on March 6, 2025. The deal includes a cap hit of $775,000 per season and will expire at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Personal Life
Watson was born in Ann Arbour, Michigan.
Girlfriend/Wife/Partner
Unfortunately we currently do not have detailed information about his relationship status as of now.
Parents/Mother/Father
Unfortunately we currently do not have detailed information about his parents and family.
Position, Draft, and Scouting
Watson plays as a winger. He was draughted 18th overall in the 1st round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators.
Best Season
Watson's standout season in the NHL was during the 2017-2018 NHL season, where he recorded 14 goals and 19 points in 76 games for the Nashville Predators.
Awards and Achievements
- OHL Playoff MVP in 2012 (won the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award).
International Career
Watson has represented the United States in international ice hockey tournaments, including the IIHF World Junior Championships in 2012.