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

Kyle Palmieri

Kyle Palmieri signs five-year, $23.25 million contract

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The New Jersey Devils have re-signed leading scorer Kyle Palmieri to a five-year, $23.25 million contract. The contract has an average annual value of...
Zack Kassian

Zack Kassian signs one-year contract with Oilers

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The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Zack Kassian to a one-year contract for $1.5 million. Kassian, 25, appeared in 36 games with the Oilers last...
Cam Talbot

Cam Talbot signs 3-year contract extension with Oilers

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Edmonton Oilers sign Cam Talbot to three-year extension The Edmonton Oilers signed goalie Cam Talbot to a three-year contract extension. The deal is worth $12.5 million...
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2016 NHL No-Trade Clause List

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2015-2016 NHL No-Trade No-Movement Clause list A player with a no-trade or no-movement clause must accept a move by waiving his clause in order for...
Jared Spurgeon

Minnesota signs Jared Spurgeon to four-year extension

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The Minnesota Wild signed defenceman Jared Spurgeon to a $20.75 million, four-year contract extension that begins next season. Spurgeon, 26, has four goals and 12...
Justin Abdelkader

Justin Abdelkader signs 7-year deal with Detroit

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Justin Abdelkader has agreed to a seven-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings. The deal is worth an average annual value of $4.25 million. Abdelkader,...
Tomas Plekanec

Tomas Plekanec signs 2-year contract extension

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Tomas Plekanec has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $12 million. The deal is worth an annual average salary of $6...
Michael Ferland Calgary Flames

Micheal Ferland signs 2-year extension with Flames

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Forward Micheal Ferland has signed a two-year contract extension with the Calgary Flames. Ferland, 23 will earn $750,000 in the first year, and $900,000 in...