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

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Mark Fistric signs 3-year extension

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Anaheim Ducks defenceman Mark Fistric has signed a three-year, $3.8 million contract extension. Fistric, 27, has five points and a plus-8 rating in 27 games...
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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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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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Alex Steen signs contract extension

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The St. Louis Blues have agreed to a US$17.4-million, three-year contract extension with forward Alex Steen. Steen has 22 goals and 14 assists in 33...
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins signs extension

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has signed a seven-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Nugent-Hopkins got US$42 million, the same amount the Oilers gave Taylor Hall on his...
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Andrei Markov signs 3-year extension

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Defenceman Andrei Markov has agreed to terms on a US$17.25-million, three-year contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens. Markov, 35, was due to become an...
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Colin Jacobs signs entry-level contract

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Colin Jacobs has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres. Jacobs, 6-foot-1 and 202 pounds, was selected by Buffalo in the fourth round...

Quick Hits: Coyotes, Panthers, Rangers – July 18, 2014

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Sarah McLellan: The Arizona Coyotes have announced they've signed this year's first pick Brendan Perlini to a three-year entry-level deal. Sun Sentinel: The Florida Panthers...

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