In recent Anaheim Ducks news, it has been announced that they have signed rookie defenseman Tristan Luneau to a three-year entry-level contract valued at $2.85 million. This contract will result in a $950K yearly salary cap hit for the Ducks.
Was this a huge overpay for Luneau or is he worth every penny? I will let you decide in the comments below.
At the 2022 NHL entry draft, the Anaheim Ducks selected Tristan Luneau in the second round as the 53rd overall pick.
Luneau’s new contract features a signing bonus of $95,000 each year of his contract.
What does the Tristan Luneau contract mean for the Anaheim Ducks?
To get an idea of how Tristan Luneau’s contract impacts the Anaheim Ducks’ projected cap space for the 2023-24 season, check out the updated salary cap information for the team.
The Ducks currently have $16,635,833 available cap space for the coming season.
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Tristan Luneau contract breakdown
SEASON | CAP HIT | S. BONUSES | BASE SALARY | TOTAL SALARY | MINORS SAL |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-24 | $950,000 | $95,000 | $855,000 | $950,000 | $82,500 |
2024-25 | $950,000 | $95,000 | $855,000 | $950,000 | $82,500 |
2025-26 | $950,000 | $95,000 | $855,000 | $950,000 | $82,500 |
TOTAL | $2,850,000 | $285,000 | $2,565,000 | $2,850,000 | $247,500 |