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Mark Eaton

current status: On roster

#4 D | 6'1", 215 lbs. | Pittsburgh

Birth Date:May 6, 1977 (36 years old)
Place of Birth:Wilmington, DE
Shoots:L

Experience:12 years
Drafted:Signed by Philadelphia in 1998.
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2013.

Season Stats

	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
YTD	23	0	0	0	9	4	0	0	0	17:58	8	0.00
Playoffs	4	0	2	2	-1	0	0	0	0	18:10	3	0.50

Scouting Report

Assets:	Sees the ice well. Makes sharp passes out of the defensive zone. Is poised and a good skater. Blocks shots and uses his smarts to fend off forwards.
Flaws:	Doesn't use his 6-1, 215-pound frame nearly enough and lacks physical presence. Is not considered much of an offensive threat, either.
Career Potential:	Veteran defensive defenseman.

Career Honors & Awards

League	Honor	Description
NHL	Stanley Cup	2008-09 (Pittsburgh)
CCHA	Rookie of the Year	1997-98

Movements & Injuries

2013
2/25/2013	Signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a one-year contract.
2/20/2013	Released by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).
1/23/2013	Signed by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL).
2012
3/13/2012	Missed 1 game (lower body injury).
3/11/2012	Lower body injury, day-to-day.
2011
12/22/2011	Missed 13 games (sprained left mcl).
11/22/2011	Sprained left MCL, injured reserve.
4/10/2011	Missed the last 45 regular season games (hip injury).
1/06/2011	Hip injury, injured reserve.
2010
12/22/2010	Missed 3 games (groin).
12/13/2010	Groin, day-to-day.
7/02/2010	Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Islanders to a two-year contract.
2009
12/29/2009	Missed 3 games (lower body injury).
12/21/2009	Lower body injury, day-to-day.
2008
7/01/2008	Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a two-year contract.
6/04/2008	Missed the last 50 games of the regular season and entire playoffs (torn MCL).
2007
12/26/2007	Knee injury, sidelined indefinitely.
3/25/2007	Missed 12 games (knee injury).
3/02/2007	Knee injury, late March.
1/26/2007	Missed 35 games (left wrist injury).
2006
11/06/2006	Left wrist injury, sidelined indefinitely.
7/03/2006	Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a two-year contract.
3/28/2006	Missed 12 games (left knee injury).
3/02/2006	Left knee injury, late March.
2005
12/27/2005	Missed 1 game (back injury).
12/23/2005	Back injury, day-to-day.
8/04/2005	Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Nashville Predators.
2/16/2005	NHL lockout: Signed by the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).
2004
7/15/2004	Re-signed by the Nashville Predators.
3/20/2004	Missed 4 games (back spasms).
3/13/2004	Back spasms, day-to-day.
2003
10/23/2003	Missed 2 games (groin strain).
10/18/2003	Groin strain, day-to-day.
6/25/2003	Re-signed by the Nashville Predators.
2002
12/14/2002	Missed 5 games (knee injury).
12/04/2002	Knee injury, mid-December.
11/01/2002	Recalled from Milwaukee (AHL).
10/29/2002	Assigned to Milwaukee (AHL).
10/21/2002	Recalled from Milwaukee (AHL).
9/30/2002	Assigned to Milwaukee (AHL).
2001
12/29/2001	Missed 2 games (shoulder injury).
12/23/2001	Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
11/02/2001	Missed 3 games (strained back).
10/27/2001	Strained back, day-to-day.
6/11/2001	Re-signed by the Nashville Predators.
1/05/2001	Recalled from Milwaukee (IHL).
2000
9/30/2000	Assigned to Milwaukee (IHL).
9/29/2000	Acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers.

Career Transactions

2013
2/25/2013	Signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
2010
7/02/2010	Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Islanders.
2006
7/03/2006	Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
2000
9/29/2000	Philadelphia Flyers traded Mark Eaton to the Nashville Predators for a 3rd round selection (previously acquired - Patrick Sharp) in 2001.
1998
7/28/1998	Signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Flyers.

Player News

Mark Eaton earns his place with Penguins | 04/11/2013 11:31 AM

News

Mark Eaton's presence in the lineup has helped stabilize Pittsburgh's defense.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Impact

The Penguins are 15-1 with Eaton in the lineup and they have allowed just 1.81 goals per game when he's dressed. Without him, the team surrenders 2.83 goals per game. "The state our defense was in, we were looking for a veteran guy to come in and settle things down," said assistant coach Todd Reirden. "We didn't anticipate him being this effective on the ice. He's been everything we hoped for and more." Eaton has also helped improve the team's penalty kill when he's suited up. He appears to have earned his spot on the roster.

Penguins sign Mark Eaton | 02/25/2013 2:56 PM

News

Mark Eaton has agreed to a one-year/$725,000 deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Penguins.nhl.com

Impact

Eaton will provide the Pittsburgh Penguins with extra depth and another veteran presence. However, we expected him to get next to no points in 2013.

Mark Eaton skates with Penguins Wednesday | 02/21/2013 12:33 PM

News

Mark Eaton skated with the Penguins on Wednesday morning.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Impact

He has been invited to practice for the next few days in a tryout format after playing six games with the team's AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. "Hopefully I can end up here," Eaton said. "That's the long-term goal."

Mark Eaton inks PTO with AHL Penguins | 01/23/2013 2:40 PM

News

Mark Eaton has inked a professional tryout with Pittsburgh's AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

wbspenguins.com

Impact

Eaton played four seasons with the Penguins prior to suiting up for the New York Islanders the last couple of years.

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Game Log

Date	Team	Opp	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	PPG	PPPTS	SHG	GWG	S	TOI	Status
5/17/2013	Pit	Ott	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/14/2013	Pit	Ott	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/11/2013	Pit	NYI	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/09/2013	Pit	NYI	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/07/2013	Pit	NYI	0	0	-	-2	0	0	-	0	0	0	10:28	-
5/05/2013	Pit	NYI	0	0	-	-2	0	0	-	0	0	1	23:47	-
5/03/2013	Pit	NYI	0	1	1	1	0	0	-	0	0	2	19:23	-
5/01/2013	Pit	NYI	0	1	1	2	0	0	-	0	0	0	19:00	-
4/27/2013	Pit	Car	0	0	-	1	0	0	-	0	0	0	18:46	-
4/25/2013	Pit	NJ	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	18:46	-
4/23/2013	Pit	Buf	0	0	-	-2	0	0	-	0	0	0	20:20	-
4/22/2013	Pit	Ott	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
4/20/2013	Pit	Bos	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	1	16:23	-
4/17/2013	Pit	Mtl	0	0	-	1	0	0	-	0	0	0	14:57	-
4/13/2013	Pit	Fla	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	17:36	-
4/11/2013	Pit	TB	0	0	-	1	0	0	-	0	0	1	17:44	-
4/09/2013	Pit	Car	0	0	-	3	0	0	-	0	0	0	22:54	-
4/05/2013	Pit	NYR	0	0	-	1	2	0	-	0	0	2	22:32	-
4/03/2013	Pit	NYR	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
4/02/2013	Pit	Buf	0	0	-	-2	0	0	-	0	0	0	18:06	-
3/30/2013	Pit	NYI	0	0	-	1	0	0	-	0	0	0	20:20	-
3/28/2013	Pit	Wpg	0	0	-	1	0	0	-	0	0	1	18:45	-
3/26/2013	Pit	Mtl	0	0	-	0	2	0	-	0	0	0	18:32	-
3/24/2013	Pit	Phi	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	1	20:46	-
3/22/2013	Pit	NYI	0	0	-	-1	0	0	-	0	0	1	17:59	-
3/19/2013	Pit	Wsh	0	0	-	1	0	0	-	0	0	1	16:44	-
3/17/2013	Pit	Bos	0	0	-	-1	0	0	-	0	0	0	19:14	-
3/16/2013	Pit	NYR	0	0	-	1	0	0	-	0	0	0	15:41	-
3/14/2013	Pit	Tor	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
3/12/2013	Pit	Bos	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	13:21	-
3/10/2013	Pit	NYI	0	0	-	4	0	0	-	0	0	0	16:04	-
3/09/2013	Pit	Tor	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
3/07/2013	Pit	Phi	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	12:53	-
3/04/2013	Pit	TB	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	16:04	-
3/02/2013	Pit	Mtl	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	19:04	-
2/28/2013	Pit	Car	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
2/26/2013	Pit	Fla	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress

Career Regular Season Statistics

Year	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
2012-13	Pittsburgh	NHL	23	0	0	0	9	4	0	0	0	17:58	8	0.00
	WB/Scranton	AHL	6	0	1	1	-5	4	0	0	-	-	5	0.17
2011-12	NY Islanders	NHL	62	1	3	4	-17	10	0	0	1	16:03	44	0.06
2010-11	NY Islanders	NHL	34	0	3	3	-2	8	0	0	0	20:21	29	0.09
2009-10	Pittsburgh	NHL	79	3	13	16	5	26	0	0	1	19:45	65	0.20
2008-09	Pittsburgh	NHL	68	4	5	9	3	36	1	0	0	17:46	34	0.13
2007-08	Pittsburgh	NHL	36	0	3	3	6	4	0	0	0	19:40	28	0.08
2006-07	Pittsburgh	NHL	35	0	3	3	-6	16	0	0	0	19:12	22	0.09
2005-06	Nashville	NHL	69	3	1	4	-2	44	0	0	0	19:43	28	0.06
2004-05	Grand Rapids	AHL	29	3	3	6	2	21	1	1	1	-	50	0.21
2003-04	Nashville	NHL	75	4	9	13	16	26	0	0	1	20:55	82	0.17
2002-03	Nashville	NHL	50	2	7	9	1	22	0	0	0	15:45	52	0.18
	Milwaukee	AHL	3	1	0	1	3	2	1	0	0	-	7	0.33
2001-02	Nashville	NHL	58	3	5	8	-12	24	0	0	0	17:12	52	0.14
	United States	WC	7	0	3	3	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	0.43
2000-01	Nashville	NHL	34	3	8	11	7	14	1	0	1	17:13	32	0.32
	Milwaukee	IHL	34	3	12	15	2	27	0	0	0	-	78	0.44
	United States	WC	9	1	1	2	-	0	-	-	-	-	-	0.22
1999-00	Philadelphia	NHL	27	1	1	2	1	8	0	0	1	18:17	25	0.07
	Philadelphia	AHL	47	9	17	26	25	6	4	1	3	18:17	140	0.55
1998-99	Philadelphia	AHL	74	9	27	36	13	38	7	0	3	-	158	0.49
1997-98	Notre Dame	CCHA	41	12	17	29	-	32	-	-	-	-	-	0.71
1996-97	Waterloo	USHL	50	6	32	38	-	62	-	-	-	-	-	0.76
NHL	Total	NHL	650	24	61	85	9	242	2	0	5	-	501	0.13
AHL	Total	AHL	159	22	48	70	38	71	13	2	-	-	360	0.44
IHL	Total	IHL	34	3	12	15	2	27	0	0	0	-	78	0.44
CCHA	Total	CCHA	41	12	17	29	-	32	-	-	-	-	-	0.71
USHL	Total	USHL	50	6	32	38	-	62	-	-	-	-	-	0.76
WC	Total	WC	16	1	4	5	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	0.31

Career Playoff Statistics

Year	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
2012-13	Pittsburgh	NHL	4	0	2	2	-1	0	0	0	0	18:10	3	0.50
	WB/Scranton	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2011-12	NY Islanders	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2010-11	NY Islanders	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2009-10	Pittsburgh	NHL	13	0	3	3	-4	4	0	0	0	20:43	13	0.23
2008-09	Pittsburgh	NHL	24	4	3	7	4	10	1	0	0	18:07	16	0.29
2007-08	Pittsburgh	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2006-07	Pittsburgh	NHL	5	0	0	0	-1	0	0	0	0	18:31	3	0.00
2005-06	Nashville	NHL	5	0	0	0	0	8	0	0	0	17:48	3	0.00
2004-05	Grand Rapids	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2003-04	Nashville	NHL	6	0	0	0	-2	2	0	0	0	-	6	0.00
2002-03	Nashville	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
	Milwaukee	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2001-02	Nashville	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2000-01	Nashville	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
	Milwaukee	IHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
1999-00	Philadelphia	NHL	7	0	0	0	-2	0	0	0	0	-	2	0.00
	Philadelphia	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
1998-99	Philadelphia	AHL	16	4	8	12	-	0	2	0	0	-	-	0.75
1997-98	Notre Dame	CCHA	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
1996-97	Waterloo	USHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
NHL	Total	NHL	64	4	8	12	-6	24	1	0	0	-	46	0.19
AHL	Total	AHL	16	4	8	12	-	0	2	0	0	-	-	0.75

2012 Game Highs

	TOTAL	OPP	DATE	LAST SEASON
Goals	0	23 times-last:vs. Car	last:Apr 27	1
Assists	0	23 times-last:vs. Car	last:Apr 27	1
Points	0	23 times-last:vs. Car	last:Apr 27	1
Penalty Minutes	2	2 times-last:vs. NYR	last:Apr 5	2
Plus/Minus	4	vs. NYI	Mar 10	3
Power Play Goals	0	23 times-last:vs. Car	last:Apr 27	0
Power Play Points	0	23 times-last:vs. Car	last:Apr 27	0
Shorthanded Goals	0	23 times-last:vs. Car	last:Apr 27	0
Shorthanded Points	0	23 times-last:vs. Car	last:Apr 27	0
Shots	2	vs. NYR	Apr 5	3

Career Highs (SEASON)

	TOTAL	SEASON
Games	79	2009-10 (Pit)
Goals	4	2 times-last: 2008-09 (Pit)
Assists	13	2009-10 (Pit)
Points	16	2009-10 (Pit)
Penalty Minutes	44	2005-06 (Nas)
Plus/Minus	+16	2003-04 (Nas)
Power Play Goals	1	2 times-last: 2008-09 (Pit)
Shots	82	2003-04 (Nas)

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