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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T.J. Brodie signs 2-year contract

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T.J. Brodie has signed a 2-year contract with the Calgary Flames worth $2,125,000. Brodie, 23, had two goals and 12 assists in 47 games last...
Brock Boeser

NHL Contract: Brock Boeser signs 3-year contract extension with Canucks

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Brock Boeser was in the NHL trade rumors mill all last season but the Vancouver Canucks have decided to re-sign him, rather than trade...
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Cody Franson signs with Leafs

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Cody Franson has agreed to terms with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a 1-year, $2 million contract. Franson, 26, has spent the last two seasons...

NHL Rumors & News: Sens, Habs, Pens

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Ottawa Senators: The Ottawa Senators have signed Robin Lehner to a new contract for #Sens Lehner for $6.675 million. Lehner has an AAV...
Jake Allen

NHL Contract: Jake Allen signs two-year contract extension with Habs

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After an offseason of NHL rumors circulating that the Habs could trade Jake Allen, team management has decided to have Allen stick around for...
David Krejci

David Krejci signs 6-year contract extension

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David Krejci has signed a six-year, $43.5 million contract extension with the Boston Bruins. Financial details of Krejci's contract: 2015-16: $7.25 million 2016-17: $7.25 million 2017-18: $7.5 million 2018-19:...
Picture of Samuel Ersson. He has signed a two-year contract extension with the Flyers.

NHL News: Samuel Ersson signs two-year extension with Flyers

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With NHL rumors making the rounds that the Philadelphia Flyers could trade goalie Carter Hart, the team has signed goalie Samuel Ersson to a...
J.T. Miller celebrating a goal

NHL Contract: J.T. Miller signs 7-year, $56 million extension with Canucks

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We can put to rest all the NHL trade rumors that floated around about J.T. Miller wanting to play for a Metropolitan Division team...

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