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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

Jonathan Bernier

Bernier, Leafs agree on two-year, $8.3 million deal

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Goaltender Jonathan Bernier and the Toronto Maple Leafs have settled on a US$8.3-million, two-year contract. Bernier, 26, will count $4.15 million against the salary cap in...
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Brenden Kichton signs 3-year contract

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Rookie Brenden Kichton has signed a 3-year US$1.86 million entry level contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Kichton, 21, was named the WHL's defenceman of the...
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Ryan McDonagh contract extension

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Ryan McDonagh has signed a six-year contract extension with the New York Rangers. McDonagh's 6-year deal will earn him $4.7 million a season. McDonagh, 24, has...
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Jannik Hansen signs contract extension

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Jannik Hansen has signed a 4-year, $10 million contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks. "It's something I wanted," Hansen told reporters after practice. "We're a...
Jake Oettinger

NHL Contract: Dallas signs Jake Oettinger to a 3-year contract extension

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We can put the NHL trade rumors to bed over the chatter that a team could come in and sign Jake Oettinger to an...
Picture of Sebastian Aho. He has signed an eight contract extension with the Hurricanes.

Carolina Hurricanes lockup Sebastian Aho for eight more years

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The Carolina Hurricanes have locked up forward Sebastian Aho for the next eight years after he signed a $78 million contract extension. That gives...
Artem Zub contract

NHL Contract: Senators sign Artem Zub to 4-year extension

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The Ottawa Senators have signed rugged defenseman Artem Zub to an four-year contract extension worth $18.4 million which gives the Sens a yearly salary...
Alex DeBrincat signs contract extension

Chicago Blackhawks sign Alex DeBrincat to a 3-year $19.2 M contract.

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The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Alex DeBrincat to a three-year, $19.2 million contract extension. DeBrincat's new deal will carry an average annual value of $6.4...