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

The New Jersey Devils have locked up their #1 overall pick from the 2019 NHL Entry draft and signed Jack Hughes to an eight-year $64 million extension.

Jack Hughes signs eight-year extension with the Devils

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The New Jersey Devils have locked up their #1 overall pick from the 2019 NHL Entry draft and signed Jack Hughes to an eight-year...
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Nic Dowd to a three-year contract worth $3.9 million.

NHL Contract: Nic Dowd signs three-year extension with Capitals

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The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Nic Dowd to a three-year contract worth $3.9 million, the team announced on Sunday. Dowd, 31, has one goal...
Adam Fox has signed a seven-year, $66.5M contract extension. Can the Rangers re-sign Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko in the coming years?

Adam Fox signs seven-year $66.5M contract extension

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The New York Rangers keep locking up their core players for the long-term after signing defenceman Adam Fox to a seven-year, $66.5 million contract...
Morgan Rielly has signed an eight-year, $60M extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has a full NMC and his AVV is $7.5M.

Morgan Rielly signs eight-year, $60M extension with the Leafs

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Morgan Rielly has signed an eight-year, $60M extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Morgan Rielly's full no-move clause kicks in immediately and covers the...
The Bruins and Charlie McAvoy have agreed to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension that carries an AVV of $9.5 million.

Charlie McAvoy sign eight-year, $76 million contract extension

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The Boston Bruins and Charlie McAvoy have agreed to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension that carries an average annual value of $9.5 million. McAvoy...
Mattias Ekholm, 31, has signed a four-year, $25 million contract extension, which carries an annual average value of $6.25 million.

Mattias Ekholm signs a four-year, $25 million contract extension

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After NHL Trade Rumors were floating around at last year's NHL trade deadline and this past offseason that Mattias Ekholm could be traded, he...
Nick Suzuki signs an eight-year, $63 million contract extension with an average annual value of $7.875 million.

Nick Suzuki signs an eight-year, $63 million contract extension

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The Montreal Canadiens have signed Nick Suzuki to an eight-year, $63 million contract extension with an average annual value of $7.875 million. Suzuki, who is...
Mika Zibanejad has signed an eight-year, $68 million contract extension with the New York Rangers. His AVV will be $8.5 million.

Mika Zibanejad signs eight-year contract extension

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With Mika Zibanejad signing an eight-year contract extension worth $68 million, the NHL Trade Rumors that were floating around about the New York Rangers...