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

Brayden Schenn signs contract extension

St. Louis Blues sign Brayden Schenn to eight-year, $52M extension

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The St. Louis Blues signed forward Brayden Schenn to an eight-year, $52 million extension on Friday. The deal, which will run through the 2027-28 season, will carry...
Alex DeBrincat signs contract extension

Chicago Blackhawks sign Alex DeBrincat to a 3-year $19.2 M contract.

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The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Alex DeBrincat to a three-year, $19.2 million contract extension. DeBrincat's new deal will carry an average annual value of $6.4...
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...
Thomas Chabot Ottawa Senators

Thomas Chabot signs 8-year, 64 million extension

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The Ottawa Senators believe the future looks a lot brighter after signing star defenceman Thomas Chabot to an eight-year, US$64-million contract extension. Chabot's decision to remain in...

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...
Erik Karlsson signs 8-year contract extension

Erik Karlsson signs 8-year extension with the San Sharks

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The San Jose Sharks have kept one of the premier free agents off the market, agreeing with defenseman Erik Karlsson on an eight-year deal for $11.5 million per...
Michael Raffl signs contract extension with Philadelphia

Michael Raffl signs 2-year extension with Flyers

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The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed forward Michael Raffl to a two-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season with a $1.6 million AAV.  "We're happy to have Michael...
Garret Sparks NHL Contract extension

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Garett Sparks to 1-year extension

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goaltender Garret Sparks to a one-year, $750,000 contract extension. Sparks, who was scheduled to become a restricted free agent in July,...