Peter Budaj Autographs
Peter Budaj is a Slovakian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. Born on September 18, 1982, in Banska Bystrica, Czechoslovakia, Budaj began his hockey career with the Slovak Extraliga's HC Banska Bystrica. He was a talented prospect, and the Colorado Avalanche selected him in the second round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
Budaj spent his freshman year playing in the minor leagues before making his NHL debut with the Avalanche in 2005. After playing backup to Jose Theodore, he became the team's starting netminder in 2006, following Theodore's injury. Budaj played a considerable part in leading the Avalanche to the playoffs that season, where they eventually lost to the Anaheim Ducks. For four seasons, he cemented his place as the team's starting goaltender before being traded to the Montreal Canadiens in 2011. He also played for the Los Angeles Kings and the Tampa Bay Lightning before retiring in 2020.
Throughout his hockey career, Budaj made 361 appearances, with a record of 158 wins, 131 losses, and 42 ties or overtime defeats. He recorded a total of 19 shutouts, 9089 saves, and a save percentage of 0.904. In addition, he represented Slovakia at several international tournaments, including the 2006 Winter Olympics and six times in World Championship events. Despite never winning a Stanley Cup, Budaj's career statistics and longevity in the league made him a respected and beloved figure within the hockey community.
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Traded items with a signature of Peter Budaj
The most expensive item with a signature of Peter Budaj (PETER BUDAJ 2008-09 SP Game Used SIGnificant Swatches Patches Autograph 09/10) was sold in August 2025 for $255.50 while the cheapest item (Montreal Canadiens autographed hoodie Alexei Emelin #74, Peter Budaj #30, ++??) found a new owner for $0.01 in December 2012. The month with the most items sold (10) was May 2013 with an average selling price of $9.99 for an autographed item of Peter Budaj. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2025 with $255.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.50 was December 2012. In average, an autographed item from Peter Budaj is worth $7.00.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Peter Budaj were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | 2005 Upper Deck Bee Hive Signature Scrapbook Peter Budaj #SS-BU Rookie Auto RC | $14.28 |  |
 | 2020 SP Signature Edition Legends Gold Spectrum Foil Peter Budaj #211 Auto 08sc | $8.99 | |
| 2020 Upper Deck SP Signature Edition Legends Gold Spectrum Foil Peter Budaj Auto | $11.18 | |
 | 2020 Upper Deck SP Signature Edition Legends Silver Script Peter Budaj READ 09wc | $5.98 | |
| 2020-21 Upper Deck SP Signature Edition Legends Gold Peter Budaj #211 | $6.98 | |
| 2020-21 Upper Deck SP Signature Edition Legends Gold Peter Budaj #211 READ 8tn | $5.14 | |
| 2020-21 Upper Deck SP Signature Edition Legends Silver Script Peter Budaj #211 | $3.98 | |
| 8x10 Autographed Photo of Colorado Avalanche Netminder Peter Budaj. COA | $42.90 | |
| PETER BUDAJ 2004-05 IN THE GAME COLORADO AVALANCHE PROSPECT AUTOGRAPH CARD | $4.99 | |
| PETER BUDAJ 2008-09 SP Game Used SIGnificant Swatches Patches Autograph 09/10 | $185.52 | |
| PETER BUDAJ 2008-09 SP Game Used SIGnificant Swatches Patches Autograph 09/10 | $255.50 | |
| PETER BUDAJ 2008-09 SP Game Used SIGnificant Swatches Patches Autograph 09/10 | $255.50 | |
| PETER BUDAJ COLORADO AVALANCHE AUTOGRAPHED HOCKEY CARD | $6.00 | |
| Peter Budaj Signed Colorado Avalanche Card | $4.34 | |
| PETER BUDAJ Signed Montreal Canadiens Puck PSA/DNA Cert | $46.20 | |
Latest News about Peter Budaj
Winnipeg Jets send goalie Peter Budaj to IceCaps (10/07/2014): The Winnipeg Jets re-assigned goaltender Peter Budaj to the St. John's IceCaps of the American Hockey League on Tuesday. The veteran netminder was acquired last Sunday in a trade with Montreal. 
Winnipeg Jets send veteran goaltender Peter Budaj to AHL St. John's (10/07/2014): The veteran netminder was acquired last Sunday in a trade with Montreal. The Jets also picked up forward Patrick Holland in the deal in exchange for forward Eric Tangradi. Jets re-assign goaltender Peter Budaj to St. John’s (10/07/2014): Nine-year NHL veteran cleared waivers after being acquired from Canadiens just two days ago Raw: Habs trade Peter Budaj (10/06/2014): The Montreal Canadiens react to the team's decision to trade goaltender Peter Budaj. Winnipeg Jets waive recently acquired goalie Peter Budaj (10/06/2014): Just a day after acquiring Peter Budaj, the Winnipeg Jets have placed the goalie on waivers.
Older News Stories about Peter Budaj
Winnipeg Jets send goalie Peter Budaj to IceCaps (10/2014): The Winnipeg Jets re-assigned goaltender Peter Budaj to the St. John's IceCaps of the American Hockey League on Tuesday. The veteran netminder was acquired last Sunday in a trade with Montreal. Habs likely to stick with Peter Budaj against Bruins (03/2014): With Carey Price still not cleared to return to action, the Montreal Canadiens will likely turn to Peter Budaj when they welcome the Boston Bruins to the Bell Centre Wednesday night (7:30 p.m. ET). Carey Price to sit out Saturday’s game against Toronto Maple Leafs, Peter Budaj (02/2014): Price suffered a suspected groin injury during a practice this week Peter Budaj helps Canadiens end Bruins winning streak (01/2014): Less than a week ago, the sky was falling in Montreal. Peter Budaj leads Montreal Canadiens past Washington Capitals (11/2013): Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was good. Goaltender Peter Budaj and the Montreal Canadiens were better. Peter Budaj flawless as Montreal Canadiens spoil New York Rangers’ home opener (10/2013): Peter Budaj made 27 saves for his 11th career NHL shutout, and Tomas Plekanec and Alex Galchenyuk provided all the offence Montreal needed Canadiens’ quest to stay alive rests on backup Peter Budaj (05/2013): It has been one injury after another for the Montreal Canadiens Canadiens to start Peter Budaj in Pittsburgh (04/2013): Backup netminder Peter Budaj will get a rare start in place of struggling incumbent Carey Price when the Montreal Canadiens play the hometown Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. Peter Budaj shuts the door as Montreal stops Carolina (02/2013): Tomas Plekanec and Max Pacioretty scored 18 seconds apart in the third period to help the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-0 win
