Who is Craig Anderson?

Craig Anderson is a retired goaltender from USA.

What was the last team Craig Anderson played for?

The last team Craig played for was Buffalo Sabres in the NHL.

How tall is Craig Anderson?

Craig Anderson is 188 cm (6'2") tall.

How much does Craig Anderson weigh?

Craig Anderson weighs 85 kg (187 lbs).

When was Craig Anderson born?

Craig Anderson was born on 1981-05-21 in Park Ridge, IL, USA.

How old is Craig Anderson?

Craig Anderson is 45 years old.

Craig Anderson

a.k.a. "Craig Andersson"

#41 Buffalo Sabres / NHL - 22/23

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Date of Birth: May 21, 1981
Age: 45
Place of Birth: Park Ridge, IL, USA
Nation: USA
Youth Team: -
Position: G
Height: 188 cm / 6'2"
Weight: 85 kg / 187 lbs
Catches: L
Status: Retired

Drafted: 2001 round 3 #73 overall by Chicago Blackhawks
1999 round 3 #77 overall by Calgary Flames
Agency: Premium
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Craig Anderson — Career Statistics
S	Team	League	Regular Season					Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T	POST	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T
96-97	Barrington High	USHS-IL	-	-	-	-	-
97-98	Chicago Jets 18U AA	18U AAA	50	2.87	-	2	-
98-99	Chicago Freeze	NAHL	14	2.56	.914	0	11-3-0
98-99	Guelph Storm	OHL	21	3.10	.903	1	12-5-1	Playoffs	3	4.74	.889	0	0-2-0
99-00	Guelph Storm	OHL	38	3.59	.903	0	12-17-2	Playoffs	3	2.73	.909	0	0-1-0
00-01	Guelph Storm	OHL	59	2.63	.918	3	30-19-9	Playoffs	4	4.25	.869	0	0-4-0
01-02	Norfolk Admirals	AHL	28	2.95	.886	2	9-13-4	Playoffs	1	2.86	.938	0	0-1-0
02-03	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	6	4.00	.856	0	0-3-2
02-03	Norfolk Admirals	AHL	32	1.94	.923	4	15-11-5	Playoffs	5	2.61	.920	0	2-3-0
03-04	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	21	2.84	.905	1	6-14-0
03-04	Norfolk Admirals	AHL	37	2.11	.914	3	17-20-0	Playoffs	5	1.83	.934	0	2-3-0
04-05	Norfolk Admirals	AHL	15	1.83	.929	2	9-4-1	Playoffs	6	2.36	.925	0	2-4-0
05-06	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	29	3.32	.886	1	6-12-4
05-06	Boston Bruins	NHL	0	-	-	-	-
05-06	St. Louis Blues	NHL	0	-	-	-	-
05-06	USA	WC	5	2.36	.908	1	3-2-0
06-07	Florida Panthers	NHL	5	2.21	.931	0	1-1-1
06-07	Rochester Americans	AHL	34	2.56	.919	1	23-10-1	Playoffs	6	2.87	.909	0	2-4-0
07-08	Florida Panthers	NHL	17	2.25	.935	2	8-6-1
07-08	USA	WC	2	5.63	.714	0	0-1-0
08-09	Florida Panthers	NHL	31	2.71	.924	3	15-7-5
09-10	Colorado Avalanche	NHL	71	2.63	.917	7	38-25-7	Playoffs	6	2.62	.933	1	2-4-0
10-11	Colorado Avalanche	NHL	33	3.28	.897	0	13-15-3
10-11	Ottawa Senators	NHL	18	2.05	.939	2	11-5-1
11-12	Ottawa Senators	NHL	63	2.83	.914	3	33-22-6	Playoffs	7	2.01	.933	1	3-4-0
12-13	Ottawa Senators	NHL	24	1.69	.941	3	12-9-2	Playoffs	10	3.01	.918	0	5-4-0
13-14	Ottawa Senators	NHL	53	3.00	.911	4	25-16-8
14-15	Ottawa Senators	NHL	35	2.49	.923	3	14-13-8	Playoffs	4	0.97	.972	1	2-2-0
15-16	Ottawa Senators	NHL	60	2.78	.916	4	31-23-5
16-17	Ottawa Senators	NHL	40	2.28	.926	5	25-11-4	Playoffs	19	2.34	.922	1	11-8-0
17-18	Ottawa Senators	NHL	58	3.32	.898	2	23-25-6
18-19	Ottawa Senators	NHL	50	3.51	.903	2	17-27-4
19-20	Ottawa Senators	NHL	34	3.25	.902	0	11-17-2
20-21	Washington Capitals	NHL	4	2.13	.915	0	2-1-0	Playoffs	2	2.68	.929	0	1-1-0
21-22	Buffalo Sabres	NHL	31	3.12	.897	0	17-12-2
22-23	Buffalo Sabres	NHL	26	3.06	.908	1	11-11-2

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Craig Anderson — Tournament Statistics
S	Team	League	Regular Season					Postseason
S	Team	League	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T	POST	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T
93-94	Team Illinois PW	QC Int PW	-	-	-	-	-
94-95	Chicago Blackhawks PW	QC Int PW	-	-	-	-	-
98-99	Central District	USA-S17	-	-	-	-	-

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Craig Anderson — 2022-2023 Game Log
Date	Team	Opp	Score	GA	SA	SV	SV%	TOI
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Thu 13/04		vs
Tue 21/03		vs
Fri 17/03		@
Mon 13/03		@
Mon 06/03		vs

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Craig Anderson — Career Totals
League	Regular Season						Postseason
League	Years	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T	Years	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T
18U AAA	1	50	2.87	-	2	-	0
AHL	5	146	2.31	.914	12	73-58-11	5	23	2.44	.921	0	8-15-0
NAHL	1	14	2.56	.914	0	11-3-0	0
NHL	20	709	2.86	.912	43	319-275-73	6	48	2.36	.929	4	24-23-0
OHL	3	118	2.99	.911	4	54-41-12	3	10	4.01	.883	0	0-7-0
QC Int PW	2	-	-	-	-	-	0
USA-S17	1	-	-	-	-	-	0
USHS-IL	1	-	-	-	-	-	0
WC	2	7	2.97	.879	1	3-3-0	0

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Craig Anderson — Career Totals

League

GAA

SV%

18U AAA

2.87

AHL

146

2.31

.914

NAHL

2.56

.914

NHL

709

2.86

.912

OHL

118

2.99

.911

QC Int PW

USA-S17

USHS-IL

2.97

.879

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Craig Anderson — Awards by Season
Season	Awards by Season
2000-2001	OHL First All-Star Team OHL Goaltender of the Year
2007-2008	NHL Best SVS% (.935)
2012-2013	NHL Best GAA (1.69) NHL Best SVS% (.941)
2016-2017	NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy) NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy) Finalist

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Craig Anderson — Transactions
Date	Status	From	To	Source
04/14/2023	Confirmed	Buffalo Sabres	Retired	Details
06/30/2022	Extension	Buffalo Sabres	Buffalo Sabres	Details
07/29/2021	Confirmed	Washington Capitals	Buffalo Sabres	Details
01/13/2021	Confirmed	Ottawa Senators	Washington Capitals	Details
09/29/2017	Extension	Ottawa Senators	Ottawa Senators	Details
08/25/2014	Extension	Ottawa Senators	Ottawa Senators	Details
03/21/2011	Extension	Ottawa Senators	Ottawa Senators	Details
02/18/2011	Confirmed	Colorado Avalanche	Ottawa Senators	Details
07/01/2009	Confirmed	Florida Panthers	Colorado Avalanche	Details

Craig Anderson Biography and Trivia

Drafted 1998, 10 #215 by Guelph Storm in the OHL Priority Selection
Cult/Star player for Guelph Storm
Cult/Star player for Norfolk Admirals
Cult/Star player for Ottawa Senators

Career transactions:
- 2009-07-01 • Signed as a free agent by Colorado

- 2006-06-24 • Traded to Florida by Chicago for Florida's 6th round choice (later traded to Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay selected Luke Witkowski) in 2008 Entry Draft

- 2006-02-03 • Claimed off waivers by Chicago from St. Louis

- 2006-01-31 • Claimed off waivers by St. Louis from Boston

- 2006-01-19 • Claimed off waivers by Boston from Chicago

Other notes:
- Before playing in the NHL Craig spelled his last name on the jersey name with "Andersson" because of his Swedish heritage. - Jonatan Lindquist, Viasat Sport