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

Zack Smith

Zack Smith to a four-year, $13 million extension.

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The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Zack Smith to a four-year, $13 million extension. Smith, 28, has scored 11 goals and added 11 assists in...
Justin Schultz

Justin Schultz signs 1-year contract with Oilers

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The Edmonton Oilers agreed to terms with Justin Schultz on a US$3.675-million, one-year contract that puts him in line to make him a restricted...
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NHL No-Trade Clause Team List 2015

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Below is a list of NHL players who have a no-trade or no-movement clause in their contract for the 2014-15 season only. ...
Michael Ferland Calgary Flames

Micheal Ferland signs 2-year extension with Flames

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Forward Micheal Ferland has signed a two-year contract extension with the Calgary Flames. Ferland, 23 will earn $750,000 in the first year, and $900,000 in...
Mark Giordano

Mark Giordano signs 6-year extension with Flames

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The Calgary Flames have signed Mark Giordano to 6-year contract extension worth $40.5 million or $6.75 million per season. Giordano's extension includes a full no-trade...
Matt Murray

Penguins extend Matt Murray on 3-year, $11.25M deal

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Pittsburgh Penguins extend Matt Murray on 3-year, $11.25M deal, will Fleury be dealt? The Pittsburgh Penguins have extended goaltender Matt Murray through the 2019-20 season. Murray...

Arizona Coyotes sign Clayton Keller to eight-year extension

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The Arizona Coyotes signed forward Clayton Keller to an eight-year contract extension. The deal is worth a total of $57.2 million, which will see Keller carry a...

Nail Yakupov agrees to 2-yr extension

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Nail Yakupov agrees on a two-year contract extension worth an average annual value of $2.5 million with the Edmonton Oilers. Yakupov was a restricted free agent. The 21-year-old...

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