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

Picture of Sean Monahan. He has signed a 1-year contract extension with the Habs.

Sean Monahan signs one-year extension with the Habs

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The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed often injured forward Sean Monahan to a one-year, $1.985 million contract. Monahan earns a $15,000 performance bonus for 26 games played. Monahan...
Owen Tippett smiling while signing his 8-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Secure Future with Owen Tippett’s 8-Year Contract Extension | Philadelphia Flyers News

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The Philadelphia Flyers have made a pivotal move in securing their offensive lineup by signing forward Owen Tippett to an eight-year contract extension worth...
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Canucks Lock Up Dakota Joshua with 4-Year Extension | NHL Trade Rumors

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The Vancouver Canucks have solidified their forward corps by signing power forward Dakota Joshua to a four-year contract extension worth $13 million. The deal,...
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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...
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Stephane Da Costa re-signs with Ottawa

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Stephane Da Costa has re-signed with the Ottawa Senators on a one-year, two-way contract. Da Costa, 24, spend the majority of the 2012-13 season with...
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Drew Miller signs 3-year extension

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Drew Miller of the Detroit Red Wings really didn't want to leave and find out what he was worth on the market. Fortunately for him,...
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Jared Cowen receives contract offer

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The Ottawa Sun reports that Jared Cowen has received an eight-year, $28 million contract offer from the Ottawa Senators as both sides look to...
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NHL Contract: Vitali Kravtsov signs one-year contract extension with Rangers

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Maybe Vitali Kravtsov does not want out of New York. The disgruntled forward has signed a one-year, one-way contract extension with the New York Rangers...