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The National Hockey League (NHL) operates under a distinct system for NHL contracts, fundamentally influenced by its salary cap structure. This cap, which is a limit on the amount a team can spend on player salaries, ensures competitive balance and financial sustainability across the league.

NHL contracts are diverse, ranging from entry-level contracts for young players to more complex deals for veterans, including bonuses, no-trade clauses, and varying term lengths.

The salary cap, determined annually, takes into account the league’s revenue and other economic factors, and its intricacies affect team strategies in player recruitment and retention.

Understanding these contracts is crucial for grasping the dynamics of team building in the NHL.

For detailed information on the NHL salary cap, including its current level and its impact on player contracts and team strategies, you can browse our website which provides in-depth analysis.

Additionally, the NHL TV schedules, detail when and where to watch games, including information on national and regional broadcasts.

NHL Contracts

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John Scott signs 1-year contract

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The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed tough guy John Scott to a one-year contract. Scott is listed at 6-foot-8 and 270 pounds, he had no points...
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Niklas Hjalmarsson signs extension

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Defenceman Niklas Hjalmarsson has signed a five-year contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks. The deal is worth an average of $4.1 million per season. ...
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Alex Steen signs contract extension

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The St. Louis Blues have agreed to a US$17.4-million, three-year contract extension with forward Alex Steen. Steen has 22 goals and 14 assists in 33...
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Sergei Bobrovsky signs 4-year extension

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Sergei Bobrovsky to a 4-year contract extension worth $29.7 million. The deal - which will keep Bobrovsky in the...
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Nathan Beaulieu signs 2-year extension

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Defenceman Nathan Beaulieu agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $2 million with the Montreal Canadiens. In 64 games with the Canadiens this season, Beaulieu...
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Leafs sign Nikita Zaitsev to seven-year, $31.5M extension

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The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have signed a seven-year, $31.5 million extension for defenceman Nikita Zaitsev. Zaitsev, 25, had four goals and 32 assists...
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Dennis Seidenberg signs extension

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Dennis Seidenberg has signed a 4-year contract extension with the Boston Bruins. The deal will keep Seidenberg in Boston through the 2017-18 season. Boston says...
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Ben Bishop signs 2-year Extension

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Ben Bishop to a two-year contract extension. The extension is worth a total of $4.6 million, paying Bishop $2.2...

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