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

Ryan Strome

NHL News: Valeri Nichushkin, Ryan Strome

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Dallas Stars Valeri Nichushkin signs two-year KHL deal TSN.ca: Dallas Stars restricted free agent Valeri Nichushkin is headed home. Nichushkin signed a two-year deal with CSKA...
Ryan Kesler

Ryan Kesler signs 6-year contract extension

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Center Ryan Kesler has agreed to a six-year, $41.25 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks. The deal carries an average annual value of $6.875 million....
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Sergei Bobrovsky signs extension

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Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to a two-year contract extension. Trade rumors were going around that the Blue Jackets were shopping Bobrovsky, but in...
Morgan Geekie

Morgan Geekie signs one-year, $1.4 million deal with the Seattle Kraken

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The Seattle Kraken have agreed to terms with forward Morgan Geekie on a one-year contract with a $1.4M AAV. Geekie, 24, was set to have...
The LA Kings have signed forward Alex Iafallo to a four-year, $16 million contract extension.

The LA Kings sign Alex Iafallo to a 4-year contract extension

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The Los Angeles Kings announced Monday the club has signed forward Alex Iafallo to a four-year, $16 million contract extension. The 27-year-old Iafallo has 11 goals and...
Michael Frolik

Montreal Canadiens sign Michael Frolik to 1-year contract

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The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Michael Frolik to a one-year, $750,000 contract. Frolik had six goals and 14 points in 47 games with the Calgary Flames...
Brayden Point has signed a 3-year extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point signs 3-year $20.25M deal with Tampa

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Brayden Point to a three-year, $20.25 million contract. The deal will carry an average annual value of $6.75 million for Point, who was...
Shane Pinto signing contract with Ottawa Senators, poised for return against Flyers.

Ottawa Senators Secure Shane Pinto with One-Year Deal Amidst Return from Suspension

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The Ottawa Senators have officially signed restricted free agent Shane Pinto to a one-year contract valued at $775,000. This decision, announced on Friday, precedes...

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