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

Christian Ehrhoff

Christian Ehrhoff signs 1-year deal with Kings

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The LA Kings have signed defenceman Christian Ehrhoff to a one-year, $1.5 million deal. A veteran of 11 NHL seasons, Ehrhoff has spent time with...
Carl Hagelin

Carl Hagelin signs 4-year contract with Anaheim

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Carl Hagelin has signed a 4-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Hagelin's deal carries an average annual value of $4 million. Hagelin, 26, appeared in 82...
Jakob Silfverberg

Jakob Silfverberg signs 4-year contract with Ducks

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The Anaheim Ducks have locked up Jakob Silfverberg with 4-year contract worth a reported $15M. Silfverberg will have an annual cap hit of $3.75 million. The...
Jonathan Bernier

Bernier, Leafs agree on two-year, $8.3 million deal

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Goaltender Jonathan Bernier and the Toronto Maple Leafs have settled on a US$8.3-million, two-year contract. Bernier, 26, will count $4.15 million against the salary cap in...
Lance Bouma

Lance Bouma signs 3-year contract with Flames

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The Calgary Flames have signed forward Lance Bouma to a three-year deal worth worth $6.6-million. Lance Bouma's contract break down is $2.1M, $2.2M, $2.3M. Bouma...
Mikhail Grigorenko

Mikhail Grigorenko signs contract with Avalanche

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Mikhail Grigorenko has signed a one-year contract  worth $675,000 with the Colorado Avalanche. The 21-year-old centre was acquired from the Buffalo Sabres on June 26...
Michael Del Zotto

Michael Del Zotto signs 2-year extension with Flyers

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Once left for dead and not sure if he would get his NHL career back-on-track the Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenceman Michael Del Zotto...
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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