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

Toews Kane sign 8-year Contract Extensions

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Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane have signed eight-year contract extensions, each worth an average annual value of $10.5 million with the Chicago Blackhawks. Toews and...
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Sam Gagner signs extension

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Sam Gagner and the Edmonton Oilers have avoided arbitration after agreeing to terms on a three-year deal worth $14.4 million. The average annual value of...
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Steve Mason signs 3-year extension

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Steve Mason has signed a contract extension worth $12.3 million over three years. Mason, 25, is 19-11-5 with a 2.48 goals-against average and .917 save...
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Chris Stewart signs extension

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Chris Stewart and the St. Louis Blues have avoided their arbitration hearing. Stewart has signed a two-year deal with the Blues worth a total of...
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Teemu Selanne signs 1-year Deal

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Teemu Selanne, 43, is returning to the Anaheim Ducks for his 21st and final NHL season. After spending most of the summer contemplating his future,...
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Andrew Alberts re-signs with Canucks

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Andrew Alberts has re-signed with the Vancouver Canucks. Alberts, 32, appeared in 24 games in 2012-13, recording one assist, 32 penalty minutes and 39 hits. The...
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Damien Brunner signs with Devils

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Damien Brunner has signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the New Jersey Devils. Brunner has been attending the Devils' training camp on a professional...
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Ville Pokka signs entry-level contract

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19-year-old defenceman Ville Pokka has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders. Pokka, selected by New York in the second round of...

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