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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

Kyle Palmieri

Kyle Palmieri signs five-year, $23.25 million contract

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The New Jersey Devils have re-signed leading scorer Kyle Palmieri to a five-year, $23.25 million contract. The contract has an average annual value of...
Casey DeSmith contract extensions with Pittsburgh Penguins

Casey DeSmith signs 3-year contract extension with Pens

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goaltender Casey DeSmith to a three-year contract extension.  The deal begins with the 2019-20 season and runs through the 2021-22...
Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko, wearing his #35 jersey, sits on top of massive stacks of money at center ice inside a full Rogers Arena.

Thatcher Demko’s New Contract: A Gamble or a Stroke of Genius for the Canucks?

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The Vancouver Canucks have finally put pen to paper, locking up their franchise goaltender, Thatcher Demko, to a three-year contract extension carrying a hefty...
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Corey Crawford signs extension

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Corey Crawford has signed a six-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Chicago Blackhawks. Crawford registered a 19-5-5 record with three shutouts, a 1.94...
Alexander Barabanov signs two-year contract extension with the Sharks that includes a 10 team modified no-trade clause.

NHL News: Alexander Barabanov signs two-year contract extension

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With NHL trade rumors floating around that the San Jose Sharks are interested in trading Erik Karlsson, they have locked up free agent to...
Clarke MacArthur Senators

Clarke MacArthur signs 5-year extension with Ottawa

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The Ottawa Senators have signed Clarke MacArthur to a five-year contract extension worth $23.25-million. “He’s such a character guy and he wanted to be in...
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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...
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenceman Owen Power to a three-year, entry-level contract with a salary cap hit of $916,667.

NHL News: Sabres sign Owen Power to three-year deal

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The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenceman Owen Power to a three-year, entry-level contract. Owen Power's salary is $900,000 and his cap hit is...