NHL Contracts

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

Erik Karlsson signs 8-year contract extension

Erik Karlsson signs 8-year extension with the San Sharks

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The San Jose Sharks have kept one of the premier free agents off the market, agreeing with defenseman Erik Karlsson on an eight-year deal for $11.5 million per...
Michael Raffl signs contract extension with Philadelphia

Michael Raffl signs 2-year extension with Flyers

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The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed forward Michael Raffl to a two-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season with a $1.6 million AAV.  "We're happy to have Michael...
Garret Sparks NHL Contract extension

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Garett Sparks to 1-year extension

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goaltender Garret Sparks to a one-year, $750,000 contract extension. Sparks, who was scheduled to become a restricted free agent in July,...
Conor Garland Arizona Coyotes

Coyotes sign Conor Garland to a 2-year contract extension

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The Arizona Coyotes have signed forward Conor Garland to a two-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season. Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not...
Pheonix Copley NHL Rumors February 6, 2019

Washington signs Goalie Pheonix Copley to 3-year deal

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What will the Capitals do with Braden Holtby? The Washington Capitals signed backup goalie Pheonix Copley to a $3.3 million, three-year extension that keeps him under contract...
Mikko Koskinen Edmonton Oilers

Mikko Koskinen signs 3-year extension with the Oilers

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The Edmonton Oilers have signed goalie Mikko Koskinen to a 3-year contract extension worth $13.5 million. Koskinen is currently playing out a one-year, $2.5 million deal that...
Marcus Sorensen San Jose Sharks

Marcus Sorensen signs a two-year extension with the Sharks

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The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Marcus Sorensen to a two-year extension with an average annual value of $1.5 million per season. Sorensen, 26, has scored...
Trevor Moore signs 2-year extenion

Trevor Moore signs 2-year extension with the Leafs

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The Toronto Maple Leafs announced a two-year, $1.575 million extension for rookie forward Trevor Moore on Sunday. The deal will pay the Thousand Oaks, CA native $775,000...

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