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

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Jay Bouwmeester signs extension

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Jay Bouwmeester has agreed to a 5-year contract extension with the St. Louis Blues. The deal is worth $27 million, an average annual value of...
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Zach Boychuk signs 1-year deal

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Zach Boychuk has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes said the deal is worth $550,000 at the NHL level and...
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Joey MacDonald signs 1-year contract

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Goaltender Joey MacDonald has signed a one-year deal worth $925,000 with the Calgary Flames. MacDonald was claimed off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings by...
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Mikko Vainonen signs entry level contract

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Defenceman Mikko Vainonen of the Nashville Predators has signed a three-year, entry-level contract. Vainonen, 19, spent his first season with the Kingston Frontenacs in the...
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Kris Russell signs 2-year contract

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Defenseman Kris Russell has signed a two-year deal with an average annual value of $2.26 million with the Calgary Flames. Russell, 26, has four goals...
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Cody Franson signs with Leafs

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Cody Franson has agreed to terms with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a 1-year, $2 million contract. Franson, 26, has spent the last two seasons...
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Josh Bailey signs contract extension

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Josh Bailey has agreed to terms on a five-year, $16.5 million deal with the New York Islanders. The 23-year-old scored 11 goals and eight assists...
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Matt Beleskey signs 2-year contract

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The Anaheim Ducks signed winger Matt Beleskey to a two-year contract extension. The contract is worth $2.7 million. Beleskey tweeted, "Couldn't be Happier to be back...