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Coyotes' Matt Villalta: Hits waivers
Villalta was waived by Arizona on Monday to send him to AHL Tucson.
Villalta posted a 12-8-1 record with a 2.65 GAA and a .910 save percentage in 22 games for AHL Ontario last season. If he clears, the 24-year-old netminder will compete for playing time with the Roadrunners this campaign.
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Coyotes' Matt Villalta: Signs with Coyotes
Villalta signed a one-year, two-way deal with Arizona on Saturday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Villalta spent the last four seasons in the Kings' minor league system. He was 12-8-1 with a 2.65 GAA and .910 save percentage with AHL Ontario in 2022-23. Look for Villalta to start the season with AHL Tucson in 2023-24.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Making start Wednesday
Villalta will guard the home goal Wednesday versus the Sharks, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
Villalta will get the nod in this contest as the starter, though he may still play just half the game or two periods before giving way to a backup. The 23-year-old projects as the Kings' No. 3 goalie this year, meaning he'll begin with AHL Ontario unless Cal Petersen (undisclosed) is sidelined at the start of the campaign.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Signs two-way deal
Villata signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Kings on Thursday, per PuckPedia.
Villalta is still likely third on the Kings' goaltending depth chart at best, with Jonathan Quick and Cal Petersen likely to occupy the top two spots. As such, Villalta will probably spend most or all of 2022-23 with AHL Ontario.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Recalled Friday
Villalta was called up from AHL Ontario prior to Saturday's Game 7 per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio
Villalta will slot back in as Los Angeles' third goaltender behind Jonathan Quick and Cal Petersen. The 22-year-old netminder has yet to see any NHL action after posting a 28-10-10 record with a .903 save percentage with Ontario.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Joins big club
Villalta was called up from AHL Ontario under emergency conditions Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Villalta is likely only going to serve as emergency goaltending depth during his time with the big club. Jonathan Quick and Cal Petersen are both healthy and remain the Kings' top netminders.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Back with Reign
Villalta was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday, per LA KIngs' Insider Jared Shafran.
Villalta has yet to make his NHL debut since during pro beginning with the 2019-20 campaign. The 2017 third-round selection could make his first NHL appearance at some point this year but shouldn't be expected to secure a regular lineup spot at the NHL level.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Back with taxi squad
Villalta was elevated to the taxi squad from AHL Ontario on Friday.
Villalta could be on hand as an emergency option in goal for Sunday's game versus the Devils. The 2017 third-round pick has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Dropped to AHL affiliate
Villalta was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday.
Villalta will trade places with Jacob Ingham, who was promoted to LA's taxi squad in a corresponding move Friday. Villalta, a 2017 third-round pick, has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Departs AHL for taxi squad
Villtalta was recalled from AHL Ontario to the taxi squad Wednesday.
He hasn't played an NHL contest this year, and even if Jonathan Quick remains out with an upper-body injury, both Cal Petersen and Troy Grosenick are ahead of Villalta on the depth cart.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Up to taxi squad
Villalta was promoted to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Villalta will serve as emergency depth with Jonathan Quick (upper body) questionable ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Coyotes. Regardless of Quick's status, Villalta is unlikely to appear in an NHL game at this time.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Shuffles to AHL
Villalta was assigned to AHL Ontario on Monday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.
Troy Grosenick will take Villalta's spot on the taxi squad. Villalta, 21, will benefit from a more consistent role with the minor-league affiliate. He has a lot of development left before making the leap, as he's generated an .872 save percentage and a 3-6-0 record through 10 AHL appearances.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Promoted to taxi squad
Villalta was added to the Kings' taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Villalta will switch places with Troy Grosenick, who was sent to the minors in a corresponding move. Villalta has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Joins taxi squad
Villalta was added to the taxi squad Friday, CapFriendly reports.
Villalta owns a 3.66 GAA and an .870 save percentage through eight AHL games this season and has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Shuffles to AHL
Villalta was assigned to AHL Ontario on Saturday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.
Villalta is being sent back down to the minors one day after he was called up. The 21-year-old has played eight games with the AHL affiliate this season, registering an .870 save percentage and a 3.66 GAA.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Back to minors
Villalta was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Friday, CapFriendly reports.
With all the Kings' goaltenders healthy and active, Villalta was no longer needed on the taxi squad. He'll head back to the minors where he's registered a 3.40 GAA and an .873 save percentage this season.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Shuffles to taxi squad
Villalta was reassigned to the taxi squad Friday, Lisa Dillman of The Athletic reports.
Villalta was the backup for Troy Grosenick on Wednesday, but with Cal Petersen off the COVID-19 list, Villalta doesn't have a spot on the active roster anymore. A third-round pick in 2017, Villalta owns an .873 save percentage and 3.40 GAA in six AHL games this season.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Up to active roster
Villalta was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
Jonathan Quick (upper body) and Cal Petersen (COVID-19 protocol) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Ducks. Villalta will serve as Troy Grosenick's backup. The 21-year-old Villalta has recorded an .873 save percentage over six AHL games this season.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Joins taxi squad
Villalta was promoted from AHL Ontario to the Kings' taxi squad Wednesday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports.
With Jonathan Quick (upper body) sidelined, LA needed to add a goaltender to its taxi squad after promoting Troy Grosenick to the active roster. Villalta has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Kings' Matt Villalta: Moves to minors
Villalta was assigned to AHL Ontario on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Villalta was called up to fulfill the NHL rule that requires all teams to carry three healthy goalies. The 21-year-old Villalta will head back to the AHL, where he has produced an .873 save percentage and a 1-5-0 record this year.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 165 lbs |
| Birthplace: Kingston, ON |
| Age: 24 |
| Experience: 2 |
| Shoots: Left |