Paul Cotter
| Position | Left Wing / Right Wing | Current Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 3 years |
| Height | 6'2" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 213 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 26 |
| Age | 25 (Nov 16, 1999) | Expiry Status | RFA-arb |
| Drafted | 2018, Round 4, Overall 115 (VGK) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2022 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed 3 years @ $775K AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Vegas Golden Knights | Signed to an entry level contract. |
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | VGK | 7 | 61:13 | 1.96 | 0.00 | 1.96 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 18.18 | 8.94 | 9.24 | 14.29 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 55 | 672:12 | 1.16 | 0.45 | 1.61 | 0.68 | 0.48 | 17.57 | 10.25 | 7.31 | 8.79 | 5.49 |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 76 | 911:58 | 0.33 | 0.99 | 1.32 | 0.71 | -0.38 | 5.26 | 11.42 | -6.16 | 4.83 | 5.52 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 79 | 957:54 | 0.94 | 0.31 | 1.25 | 0.60 | 0.34 | 17.44 | 11.15 | 6.29 | 2.96 | 10.37 |
| 2025-26 | NJD | 3 | 33:20 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.63 | -0.63 | 0.00 | 17.47 | -17.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | VGK | 7 | 61:13 | 37.24 | 2.94 | 2.28 | 37.24 | 1.96 | 2.14 | 60.00 | 51.58 | -0.57 | -0.34 | -1.89 |
| 2022-23 | VGK | 55 | 672:12 | 36.69 | 2.32 | 2.25 | 49.81 | 2.77 | 2.97 | 45.61 | 43.10 | -0.33 | 0.57 | -8.71 |
| 2023-24 | VGK | 76 | 911:58 | 40.40 | 2.04 | 2.37 | 44.48 | 2.63 | 2.40 | 43.66 | 49.67 | -0.19 | -0.05 | -1.34 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 79 | 957:54 | 35.58 | 1.69 | 1.95 | 38.02 | 2.69 | 2.14 | 38.57 | 47.70 | -0.54 | -0.22 | -3.69 |
| 2025-26 | NJD | 3 | 33:20 | 28.80 | 1.80 | 1.38 | 52.20 | 7.20 | 3.71 | 20.00 | 27.16 | -1.05 | 1.51 | -25.28 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 22.4 | 1.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 83.3 | 56.8 | 20.0 | 50.0 | 30.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2022-23 | 55 | 22.5 | 1.0 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 88.1 | 49.2 | 6.3 | 38.1 | 55.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 76 | 23.0 | 1.0 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 91.7 | 52.2 | 7.8 | 48.1 | 44.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 23.4 | 1.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 84.9 | 56.0 | 11.7 | 38.3 | 50.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| 2025-26 | 3 | 22.7 | 0.7 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 64.2 | 41.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | NJD | 1.96 | 2.61 | 42.86 | 1.80 | 2.46 | 42.20 | -0.76 | 0.19 | -10.66 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 1.65 | 3.30 | 33.33 | 2.13 | 2.46 | 46.39 | -0.38 | 0.16 | -5.73 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 0.00 | 2.50 | 0.00 | 1.21 | 1.66 | 42.05 | -1.09 | -0.77 | -6.51 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 0.00 | 1.15 | 0.00 | 1.65 | 1.74 | 48.59 | -0.58 | -0.56 | -0.60 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 1.23 | 2.45 | 33.33 | 1.72 | 1.55 | 52.52 | -0.68 | -0.70 | 0.95 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 4.64 | 1.55 | 75.00 | 2.01 | 2.27 | 46.97 | -0.39 | 0.13 | -5.97 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 1.77 | 1.77 | 50.00 | 3.26 | 1.68 | 65.95 | 0.87 | -0.58 | 14.61 | |||
| 2024-25 | NJD | 0.00 | 2.53 | 0.00 | 1.40 | 3.00 | 31.79 | -1.11 | 0.65 | -19.87 | |||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 1.73 | 2.60 | 40.00 | 2.78 | 2.18 | 56.03 | 0.26 | -0.19 | 4.50 | |||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 1.40 | 2.79 | 33.33 | 2.14 | 3.35 | 38.98 | -0.20 | 0.86 | -9.54 | |||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 1.98 | 3.96 | 33.33 | 1.90 | 2.02 | 48.49 | -0.71 | -0.38 | -3.65 | |||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 2.40 | 0.80 | 75.00 | 1.99 | 2.34 | 45.93 | -0.64 | -0.11 | -5.83 | |||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 0.00 | 4.96 | 0.00 | 2.04 | 2.79 | 42.28 | -0.35 | 0.43 | -8.03 | |||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 3.72 | 2.48 | 60.00 | 2.20 | 1.51 | 59.29 | -0.35 | -1.01 | 9.01 | |||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 2.70 | 2.70 | 50.00 | 3.52 | 3.47 | 50.39 | 0.83 | 1.32 | -5.25 | |||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 1.81 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 1.23 | 3.06 | 28.70 | -1.31 | 0.68 | -22.89 | |||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 4.60 | 2.30 | 66.67 | 1.31 | 2.40 | 35.31 | -1.26 | -0.05 | -15.90 | |||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 2.84 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 3.50 | 1.34 | 72.31 | 1.19 | -1.52 | 27.60 | |||
| 2023-24 | VGK | 0.00 | 2.93 | 0.00 | 2.99 | 1.35 | 68.95 | 0.43 | -1.04 | 17.20 | |||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 3.84 | 3.84 | 50.00 | 2.64 | 2.16 | 55.07 | 0.18 | -0.51 | 7.03 | |||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 1.01 | 2.02 | 33.33 | 2.52 | 2.05 | 55.13 | 0.09 | -0.31 | 4.49 | |||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 2.02 | 4.05 | 33.33 | 1.71 | 4.39 | 28.03 | -0.70 | 1.99 | -22.09 | |||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 1.25 | 3.76 | 25.00 | 1.73 | 4.31 | 28.64 | -0.79 | 1.98 | -23.31 | |||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 4.23 | 1.41 | 75.00 | 3.96 | 1.60 | 71.21 | 1.43 | -0.72 | 19.07 | |||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 2.82 | 1.41 | 66.67 | 2.00 | 1.93 | 50.89 | -0.47 | -0.52 | 0.75 | |||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 1.69 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.28 | 2.86 | 44.35 | -0.28 | 0.34 | -6.01 | |||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 1.85 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 0.65 | 2.91 | 18.26 | -2.00 | 0.51 | -34.13 | |||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 4.51 | 6.77 | 40.00 | 3.36 | 4.60 | 42.21 | 0.98 | 1.67 | -2.58 | |||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 0.00 | 5.65 | 0.00 | 1.54 | 5.51 | 21.87 | -0.26 | 2.67 | -16.94 | |||
| 2022-23 | VGK | 2.94 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.90 | 2.65 | 52.27 | 0.57 | -0.06 | 6.03 | |||
| 2021-22 | VGK | 3.57 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.37 | 1.31 | 64.47 | -0.23 | -1.40 | 15.42 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
-
Devils Host Defending Champion Panthers in Home Opener at Devils Army (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
-
Gameday #3: A Columbus Day Home Opener at Jackets Cannon (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
-
5 Things to Watch as Devils Seek First Win of 2025-26 vs. Lightning at New Jersey Hockey Now (Sat Oct 11, 2025)
-
Weak Start, Good Fight, Disastrous Finish: Devils Drop Opener 6-3 to Hurricanes With Three Late Goals Against at All About the Jersey (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
-
Devils Surrender Tie Thrice, Hurricanes Suffocate; Drop Season Opener at New Jersey Hockey Now (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
-
Devils Superlative Predictions for The 2025-26 Season at Devils Army (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
-
The New Jersey Devils Fourth Line Could Be Surprisingly Good at All About the Jersey (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
-
Game Preview #1: New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes at All About the Jersey (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
-
The essential New Jersey Devils 2025-26 Season Preview at Pucks and Pitchforks (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
-
Where Does Stefan Noesen Fit in the Devils’ Lineup Upon Return From Injury? at New Jersey Hockey Now (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
-
5 New Jersey Devils players who will make their NHL debut this season at Pucks and Pitchforks (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
-
Devils Announce 2025-26 Opening Night Roster, Season Opening Injuries at New Jersey Hockey Now (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
-
Veteran on PTO Expected to Sign With Devils at New Jersey Hockey Now (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
-
What Did We Learn About The Lineup During The Preseason? at All About the Jersey (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
-
8 Bold Devils Predictions Heading Into the 2025-26 Season at New Jersey Hockey Now (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
-
Projecting the New Jersey Devils Roster & Lineup for Opening Night 2025-26 at New Jersey Hockey Now (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
-
Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Arseni Gritsyuk at The Hockey Writers (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
-
Devils Drop Preseason Finale In Philadelphia at Devils Army (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
-
Recap: Devils drop Preseason Finale in Philly at New Jersey Hockey Now (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
-
Takeaways: Flyers down Devils in final preseason game, final roster seemingly set at Broad Street Hockey (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
-
How the Devils’ New-Look Fourth Line is ‘Unique’ & Making an Impact at New Jersey Hockey Now (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
-
Devils’ Regulars Scrape Past Rangers Via 3-1 Preseason Victory at Devils Army (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
-
3 Takeaways from the Devils’ 3-1 Victory Over the Rangers at The Hockey Writers (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
-
Key takeaways after Rangers lose 3-1 to Devils with roster cuts looming at Forever Blueshirts (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
-
Devils Defeat Rangers 3-1 in Final Preseason Matchup at The Hockey Writers (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
-
New Jersey Devils Ice Close To Full Strength Lineup, Defeat New York Rangers, 3-1 at All About the Jersey (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
-
Devils Standouts: ‘Special’ Fourth Line Doing it All; Nemec Thriving at New Jersey Hockey Now (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
-
3 contracts New Jersey Devils must consider now that Luke Hughes is settled at Pucks and Pitchforks (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
-
Devils Continue Their Preseason Slate Against Rangers at Devils Army (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
-
New Jersey Devils 2025-26 Season Preview Part 2: Forwards at All About the Jersey (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
-
New Jersey Devils preview final roster with new training camp groups at Pucks and Pitchforks (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
-
Devils’ 2025-26 Player Previews: Paul Cotter at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
-
Devils Notebook: Keefe Teases Regular Season Forward Group; Gritsyuk Elevated at New Jersey Hockey Now (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
-
Devils Turn In Strong Effort; Defeat Islanders A Second Straight Game at Devils Army (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
-
Early Takeaways From Two Preseason Games at All About the Jersey (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
-
New Jersey Devils coach Sergei Brylin gives his thoughts on Arseny Gritsyuk's debut at Pucks and Pitchforks (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
-
Opinion: Was Gritsyuk Overhyped? at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
-
3 Takeaways From the Devils’ 5-3 Preseason Loss to the Rangers at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
-
NYR/NJD 9/21 Review: Gabe Perreault and The Rangers Kick Off Preseason With Many Promising Performances; Rookies & Veterans Shine Alike, Brennan Othmann Stinks Like B.O.; Possibly Facing Suspension Too, Bird-Brain Beat Won’t Ask Drury & Sully Two Major Questions About Team Leadership, M$GN Saves $; Quick & Garand Also Make Big Saves, Roster Cuts & More at Blue Collar Blue Shirts (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
-
Arseny Gritsyuk proved he is an NHL player in his first preseason game at Pucks and Pitchforks (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
-
Arseni Gritsyuk Posts Two Points As New Jersey Devils Lose Preseason Opener, 5-3 at All About the Jersey (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
-
4 Takeaways From Rangers’ First Preseason Game Against the Devils at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
-
Devils Standouts: The Best & Worst in Game 1, Including Arsneiy Gritsyuk & More at New Jersey Hockey Now (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
-
Devils Notebook: Potential Hughes, Bratt Linemate Revealed; Gritsyuk Role Teased at New Jersey Hockey Now (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
-
4 Devils Players Poised for Breakout Season at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
-
3 New Jersey Devils training camp battles we’re looking forward to at Pucks and Pitchforks (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
-
Devils Fall in Preseason Opener Despite Gritsyuk’s Two Points at Devils Army (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
-
Way-too-early New Jersey Devils opening night forward predictions at Pucks and Pitchforks (Mon Sep 15, 2025)
-
Working On Labor Day; The New Jersey Devils And The Value Of Working On Your Craft at All About the Jersey (Mon Sep 1, 2025)
-
New Jersey Devils' 2024 offseason proved to be transformative despite taking the wrong approach at Pucks and Pitchforks (Sat Aug 30, 2025)
-
Does Kurtis MacDermid provide anything to New Jersey Devils roster? at Pucks and Pitchforks (Sat Aug 30, 2025)
-
Finishing Touches: PTO Candidates for the New Jersey Devils at All About the Jersey (Sun Aug 24, 2025)
-
Revisiting the Devils’ Paul Cotter Trade One Year Later at The Hockey Writers (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 18 | $763,333 | $800,000 | - | $80,000 | - | $80,000 | - | ELC | ||
| 2019-20 | 19 | $770,000 | $806,667 | - | $80,000 | - | $80,000 | - | ELC | ||
| 2020-21 | 20 | $760,000 | $796,667 | $700,000 | $80,000 | $700,000 | $780,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2021-22 | 21 | $760,000 | $796,667 | $20,000 | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2022-23 | 22 | $760,000 | $796,667 | $20,000 | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $740,000 | $240,000 | $2,200,000 | $2,440,000 | $210,000 |
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2012-13 | HPMBHL | Compuware Bantam Minor AAA | 17 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | HPBHL | Compuware Bantam Major AAA | 17 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | HPHL 16U | Little Caesars 16U AAA | 23 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 14 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | USA-S16 | Team Black | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | USA-S17 | Team Forest | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | NAHL | St. Cloud Norsemen | 59 | 28 | 32 | 60 | +9 | 103 | 5 | 2 | 2 | -6 | ||||||||
| 2017-18 | WJAC-19 | USA U19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | USHL | Lincoln Stars | 51 | 18 | 21 | 39 | +2 | 64 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +1 | 8 | ||||||
| 2018-19 | NCAA | Western Michigan Univ. | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | OHL | London Knights | 48 | 9 | 17 | 26 | +9 | 25 | 11 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Chicago Wolves | 56 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -13 | 24 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Henderson Silver Knights | 38 | 5 | 11 | 16 | +9 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | |||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 | 11 | 18.2 | 8:49 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Henderson Silver Knights | 59 | 19 | 15 | 34 | 62 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | ||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 55 | 13 | 5 | 18 | -5 | 15 | 76 | 17.1 | 12:50 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 76 | 7 | 18 | 25 | -11 | 41 | 100 | 7.0 | 12:44 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 79 | 16 | 6 | 22 | -14 | 62 | 90 | 17.8 | 13:05 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 0.0 | 14:25 | |
| 2025-26 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 4 | 2 | 0.0 | 11:10 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 220 | 38 | 29 | 67 | -32 | 128 | 279 | 13.6 | 12:44 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 0.0 | 14:25 | |||