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.

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NHL Contracts

Amadeus Lombardi contract

Red Wings sign Amadeus Lombardi to a three-year entry-level contract

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The Detroit Red Wings have signed rookie Amadeus Lombardi to a three-year entry-level contract worth $2,850,000 which give him an AVV of $950K. Lombordi, 19,...
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...
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Bryan Rust to a six-year, $30.75 million contract extension with an $5.125 million AVV.

NHL News: Bryan Rust signs six-year contract extension

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After the Pittsburgh Penguins were knocked out of the 2022 NHL playoffs, NHL trade rumors started floating around on what the Pens would do...
Adam Fox has signed a seven-year, $66.5M contract extension. Can the Rangers re-sign Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko in the coming years?

Adam Fox signs seven-year $66.5M contract extension

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The New York Rangers keep locking up their core players for the long-term after signing defenceman Adam Fox to a seven-year, $66.5 million contract...
David Savard

David Savard signs extension with Blue Jackets

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Defenceman David Savard has signed a five-year, $21.25 million contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Savard's deal begins in 2016-17 and will run through...
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...
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...
Kirby Dach Habs

NHL Contract: Kirby Dach signs 4-year, $13.5 million deal with Montreal

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NHL trade rumors had floated around that the Montreal Canadiens could package Kirby Dach in a trade for Winnipeg Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois. Well...

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