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Zac Dalpe
| Position | Center | Current Team | |
| Shoots | Right | Current Contract | |
| Height | 6'1" | Expires | |
| Weight (lbs) | 194 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | |
| Age | 35 (Nov 1, 1989) | Expiry Status | |
| Drafted | 2008, Round 2, Overall 45 (CAR) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2024 | Florida Panthers | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Florida Panthers | Cleared Waivers | |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Florida Panthers | Placed on Waivers | |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Florida Panthers | Signed 2 years @ $775K AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Florida Panthers | Signed 2 years @ $750K AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Feb 27, 2019 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Signed 2 years @ $750K AAV starting in 2019-20 | |
| Jun 9, 2017 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Signed 2 years @ $725K AAV starting in 2017-18 | |
| Jun 30, 2016 | Minnesota Wild | Signed 1 year @ $600K AAV starting in 2016-17 | |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Minnesota Wild | Signed 1 year @ $600K AAV starting in 2015-16 | |
| Jul 15, 2014 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 1 year @ $700K AAV starting in 2014-15 | |
| Jun 23, 2013 | Carolina Hurricanes | Signed 1 year @ $550K AAV starting in 2013-14 | |
| Mar 18, 2010 | Carolina Hurricanes | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | MIN | 2 | 11:32 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.51 | -0.51 | 0.00 | 4.89 | -4.89 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2016-17 | MIN | 9 | 72:17 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 1.66 | 0.61 | 0.22 | 12.50 | 9.17 | 3.33 | 0.00 | 9.09 |
| 2017-18 | CBJ | 12 | 85:22 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 | -0.75 | 0.00 | 6.70 | -6.70 | 0.00 | 5.26 |
| 2018-19 | CBJ | 1 | 9:01 | 0.00 | 6.65 | 6.65 | 0.17 | -0.17 | 0.00 | 2.48 | -2.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2020-21 | CBJ | 12 | 112:50 | 1.06 | 0.53 | 1.60 | 0.85 | 0.21 | 10.00 | 8.01 | 1.99 | 4.35 | 13.04 |
| 2021-22 | FLA | 1 | 6:08 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022-23 | FLA | 14 | 111:59 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 2.14 | 0.62 | 0.45 | 11.76 | 6.86 | 4.90 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | MIN | 2 | 11:32 | 15.61 | 0.00 | 0.58 | 15.61 | 5.20 | 0.53 | 0.00 | 52.41 | -0.64 | -1.04 | 8.60 |
| 2016-17 | MIN | 9 | 72:17 | 34.03 | 3.32 | 2.12 | 39.84 | 4.15 | 2.48 | 44.44 | 46.09 | -0.17 | 0.25 | -4.59 |
| 2017-18 | CBJ | 12 | 85:22 | 42.87 | 0.70 | 2.15 | 34.44 | 2.11 | 2.10 | 25.00 | 50.70 | -0.60 | -0.09 | -5.06 |
| 2018-19 | CBJ | 1 | 9:01 | 33.27 | 6.65 | 1.32 | 79.85 | 0.00 | 5.98 | 100.00 | 18.10 | -2.08 | 3.86 | -43.45 |
| 2020-21 | CBJ | 12 | 112:50 | 35.10 | 1.60 | 2.17 | 42.54 | 2.66 | 2.49 | 37.50 | 46.61 | -0.20 | -0.25 | 0.23 |
| 2021-22 | FLA | 1 | 6:08 | 19.57 | 0.00 | 0.27 | 39.13 | 9.78 | 1.74 | 0.00 | 13.45 | -1.53 | -0.44 | -31.79 |
| 2022-23 | FLA | 14 | 111:59 | 39.11 | 3.21 | 2.11 | 47.15 | 4.82 | 2.71 | 40.00 | 43.76 | -1.10 | 0.16 | -11.96 |
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 | 1 | 20.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 61.2 | 61.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 36.2 | 21.0 | 42.7 |
| 2022-23 | 14 | 21.8 | 0.8 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 92.4 | 58.9 | 16.7 | 50.0 | 33.3 | 41.9 | 18.8 | 39.3 | 2023-24 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2024-25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
Season
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | Texier, A | Robinson, E | CBJ | 29:33 | 2.03 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 2.17 | 2.17 | 50.02 | -0.18 | -0.63 | 4.38 |
| 2017-18 | Sedlak, L | Hannikainen, M | CBJ | 20:39 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | 0.94 | 2.43 | 27.85 | -1.21 | 0.30 | -22.24 |
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
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Kraken Consultant Zac Dalpe ‘Never Took A Day Off’ As Player at Davy Jones Locker Room (Fri Aug 15, 2025)
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Thursday's FTB: A lot of things could happen today at Pension Plan Puppets (Thu Aug 14, 2025)
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Seattle Kraken hire video analyst Adam Purner away from Hershey Bears at Russian Machine Never Breaks (Thu Aug 14, 2025)
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Former Vancouver Canucks Center Officially Hired by Western Conference Rival After Announcing Retirement at Canucks Daily (Thu Aug 14, 2025)
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Kraken Hire Former NHLer Zac Dalpe and Adam Purner at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Aug 13, 2025)
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Two former Carolina Hurricanes hang up their skates days apart at Cardiac Cane (Thu Jul 10, 2025)
Current Contract
Player does not currently have a contract.Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 33 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $400,000 | UFA | ||
| 2024-25 | 34 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $350,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 | $750,000 |
Signed: Mar 27, 2023
Team: Florida Panthers
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.93
Note: Minimum guaranteed salary in 2024-25 is $400,000.
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 31 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $400,000 | UFA | ||
| 2022-23 | 32 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $350,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $750,000 |
Signed: July 30, 2021
Team: Florida Panthers
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.92
Note: Minimum guaranteed salary in 2022-23 is $400,000
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 29 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $375,000 | UFA | ||
| 2020-21 | 30 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $375,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $750,000 |
Signed: Feb 27, 2019
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.92
Note: Minimum guaranteed salary of $450,000 in both 2019-20 and 2020-21 season.
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 27 | $725,000 | $725,000 | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $250,000 | UFA | ||
| 2018-19 | 28 | $725,000 | $725,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $275,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,450,000 | $1,450,000 | $525,000 |
Signed: June 9, 2017
Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.97
Note: Minimum guaranteed salary of $300,000 in 2017-18 and $350,000 2018-19.
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 26 | $600,000 | $600,000 | - | - | $600,000 | $600,000 | $275,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $600,000 | $600,000 | $275,000 |
Signed: June 30, 2016
Team: Minnesota Wild
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.82
Note: Minimum guaranteed salary of $350,000
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 25 | $600,000 | $600,000 | - | - | $600,000 | $600,000 | $275,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $600,000 | $600,000 | $275,000 |
Signed: July 1, 2015
Team: Minnesota Wild
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA-arb
Cap %: 0.84
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 24 | $700,000 | $700,000 | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $275,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $275,000 |
Signed: July 15, 2014
Team: Buffalo Sabres
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA(no QO)
Cap %: 1.01
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 23 | $550,000 | $550,000 | - | - | $550,000 | $550,000 | $125,000 | RFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $550,000 | $550,000 | $125,000 |
Signed: June 23, 2013
Team: Carolina Hurricanes
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA(no QO)
Cap %: 0.86
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 20 | $704,167 | $875,000 | $237,500 | $87,500 | $550,000 | $637,500 | $65,000 | ELC | ||
| 2011-12 | 21 | $704,167 | $875,000 | $187,500 | $87,500 | $600,000 | $687,500 | $65,000 | ELC | ||
| 2012-13 | 22 | $704,167 | $875,000 | $87,500 | $87,500 | $700,000 | $787,500 | $65,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $512,500 | $262,500 | $1,850,000 | $2,112,500 | $195,000 |
Signed: Mar 18, 2010
Team: Carolina Hurricanes
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2004-05 | AHMMPL | Brantford 99ers Minor Midget AAA | 67 | 24 | 18 | 42 | 12 | |||||||||||||
| 2005-06 | MWJHL | Stratford Cullitons | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2005-06 | AHMPL | Brantford 99ers Midget AAA | 39 | 33 | 40 | 73 | 36 | |||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | OJHL-B | Stratford | 52 | 30 | 43 | 73 | 68 | |||||||||||||
| 2007-08 | BCHL | Penticton | 46 | 27 | 36 | 63 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| 2008-09 | CCHA | Ohio State | 37 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 25 | |||||||||||||
| 2009-10 | CCHA | Ohio State | 39 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 19 | |||||||||||||
| 2009-10 | AHL | Albany | 9 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +5 | |||||||||
| 2010-11 | NHL | Carolina Hurricanes | 15 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 18.8 | 7:56 | |||||||||||
| 2010-11 | AHL | Charlotte | 61 | 23 | 34 | 57 | +7 | 21 | 170 | 1,353.0 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 13 | +2 | 6 | ||||
| 2011-12 | NHL | Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 9:35 | |||||||||
| 2011-12 | AHL | Charlotte | 56 | 18 | 14 | 32 | -1 | 17 | 183 | 984.0 | ||||||||||
| 2012-13 | NHL | Carolina Hurricanes | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 18 | 5.6 | 12:18 | ||||||||||
| 2012-13 | AHL | Charlotte | 54 | 21 | 21 | 42 | +16 | 12 | 176 | 1,193.0 | 5 | -5 | 4 | 20 | 0.0 | |||||
| 2013-14 | NHL | Vancouver Canucks | 55 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 6 | 52 | 7.7 | 7:08 | |||||||||
| 2013-14 | AHL | Utica | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 2 | 14 | 0.0 | ||||||||||
| 2014-15 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 21 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -11 | 4 | 29 | 3.4 | 9:17 | |||||||||
| 2014-15 | AHL | Rochester | 44 | 16 | 12 | 28 | -7 | 135 | 1,190.0 | |||||||||||
| 2015-16 | NHL | Minnesota Wild | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 10:15 | 3 | -1 | 0.0 | 8:09 | |||||||
| 2015-16 | AHL | Iowa | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 24 | 26 | 1,150.0 | ||||||||||
| 2016-17 | NHL | Minnesota Wild | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 12.5 | 8:33 | ||||||||||
| 2016-17 | AHL | Cleveland Monsters | 20 | 8 | 6 | 14 | -2 | 22 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | AHL | Iowa Wild | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | Columbus Blue Jackets | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 13 | 18 | 0.0 | 7:27 | |||||||||
| 2017-18 | AHL | Cleveland Monsters | 35 | 11 | 15 | 26 | -7 | 35 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 0.0 | 9:01 | ||||||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | Cleveland Monsters | 55 | 33 | 22 | 55 | +17 | 43 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16 | |||||||
| 2018-19 | Spengler Cup | Team Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | |||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Cleveland Monsters | 18 | 7 | 4 | 11 | +3 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Columbus Blue Jackets | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 22 | 9.1 | 10:37 | ||||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Cleveland Monsters | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 5 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Florida Panthers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0.0 | 6:08 | |||||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Charlotte Checkers | 68 | 30 | 9 | 39 | -11 | 43 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 8 | -2 | 2 | ||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Florida Panthers | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 | 17 | 11.8 | 8:24 | 13 | 1 | 1 | -8 | 2 | 15 | 6.7 | 6:06 | |
| 2022-23 | AHL | Charlotte Checkers | 47 | 21 | 14 | 35 | -7 | 19 | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Charlotte Checkers | 67 | 17 | 13 | 30 | +8 | 50 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 2 | |||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Charlotte Checkers | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 168 | 16 | 16 | 32 | -37 | 38 | 204 | 7.8 | 8:31 | 16 | 1 | 1 | -9 | 2 | 15 | 6.7 | 6:29 | |||