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Chris Gratton is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player with an estimated net worth of $21 million.
Chris Gratton joined several hockey programs such Brantford Nodrofsky Steelers, and Brantford CKPC Knights. He also played for one season with the Jr. B Brantford Classics. In 1991, he was chosen as the third overall pick in the OHL Priority Selection by the Kingston Frontenacs.
During his stint with the Frontenacs, he received the Emms Family Award as rookie of the year. Gratton was selected as the third overall pick during the 1993 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. After three seasons with the team, he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in 1997.
Gratton was traded back to the Lightning after the 1997-1998 season. He served as the team's captain during the 1999-2000 NHL season. He was once again traded to other teams such as Buffalo Sabres in 2000, Phoenix Coyotes in 2003, and Colorado Avalanche in 2004. After the 2004-2005 NHL Lockout, he signed a one-year deal with the Florida Panthers.
He returned for the second time with the Lightning in 2007. Gratton claimed off re-entry waivers on February 21, 2009 by Columbia Blue Jackets. He decided to retire from playing ice hockey in 2009.
Christopher A. Gratton was born on July 5, 1975 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. He is the co-owner of the Florida Jr. Blades Organization.
Earnings & Financial Data
|
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2007 |
Salary |
Salary from Columbus Blue Jacket |
$1,200,000 |
|
2006 |
Salary |
Salary from Tampa Bay Lightning |
$1,500,000 |
|
2005 |
Salary |
Salary from Florida Panthers |
$1,500,000 |
|
2004 |
Salary |
Salary from Florida Panthers |
$900,000 |
|
2002 |
Salary |
Salary from Colorado Avalanche |
$2,200,000 |
|
2001 |
Salary |
Salary from Buffalo Sabres |
$2,000,000 |
|
2000 |
Salary |
Salary from Buffalo Sabres |
$1,500,000 |
|
1999 |
Salary |
Salary from Buffalo Sabres |
$1,500,000 |
|
1998 |
Salary |
Salary from Tampa Bay Lightning |
$1,500,000 |
|
1997 |
Salary |
Salary from Philadelphia Flyers |
$1,500,000 |
|
1996 |
Salary |
Salary from Philadelphia Flyers |
$10,000,000 |
|
1995 |
Salary |
Salary from Tampa Bay Lightning |
$975,000 |
|
1994 |
Salary |
Salary from Tampa Bay Lightning |
$925,000 |
|
1993 |
Salary |
Salary from Tampa Bay Lightning |
$493,000 |
|
1992 |
Salary |
Salary from Tampa Bay Lightning |
$700,000 |