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

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...
Ryan Ellis Nashville Contract

Ryan Ellis signs eight-year, $50M extension with Nashville

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Ryan Ellis is staying in Nashville for the long haul. The Nashville Predators have locked up the 27-year-old blueliner to an eight-year, $50 million extension...
Jason Zucker contract

Minnesota Wild sign Jason Zucker to 5-year deal

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The Minnesota Wild have signed restricted free-agent forward Jason Zucker to a five-year, $27.5 million contract.  The contract comes with an average annual value of $5.5...
NHL Betting 2022

NHL offer sheets

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Details about restricted free agent NHL offer sheets Since the topic of NHL offer sheets is always being asked, I've provided a page that should...
Abstract widescreen illustration of NHL No-Trade Clause in player contracts, featuring ice hockey rink, interconnected trade lines, contract documents, salary cap numbers, and team logos collage.

No-Trade Clause List 2023-24

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The NHL No-Trade Clause (NTC) is a significant contractual element in professional hockey, granting players a considerable degree of control over their career trajectory....
Philipp Grubauer signs contract extension

NHL News: Philipp Grubauer signs 1-year contract extension

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The Washington Capitals have re-signed goaltender Philipp Grubauer to a one-year, $1.5 million contract extension. Grubauer, a restricted free-agent, posted a 13-6-2 record with a .926...
Andre Burakovsky signs contract extension

Capitals sign Andre Burakovsky to a two-year, $6 million deal

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The Washington Capitals have re-signed right winger Andre Burakovsky to a two-year, $6 million deal. Burakovsky tallied 12 goals and 23 assists in 64 games...
Nikita Zaitsev contract

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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