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

Casey DeSmith contract extensions with Pittsburgh Penguins

Casey DeSmith signs 3-year contract extension with Pens

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goaltender Casey DeSmith to a three-year contract extension.  The deal begins with the 2019-20 season and runs through the 2021-22...
Robin Lehner signs 5-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas signs Robin Lehner to a 5-year contract extension

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The Vegas Golden Knights have re-signed goaltender Robin Lehner to a five-year, $25 million contract, according to TSN Senior Hockey Reporter Frank Seravalli. Lehner, 29, recorded a .920...
Jonas Brodin signs contract extension

Jonas Brodin signs seven-year, $42 million contract extension

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The Minnesota Wild signed defenceman Jonas Brodin to a seven-year, $42 million contract extension. The new deal, which will begin with the 2021-22 season, will...
Mika Zibanejad has signed an eight-year, $68 million contract extension with the New York Rangers. His AVV will be $8.5 million.

Mika Zibanejad signs eight-year contract extension

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With Mika Zibanejad signing an eight-year contract extension worth $68 million, the NHL Trade Rumors that were floating around about the New York Rangers...
Kailer Yamamoto

Tyson Barrie on the trade block after the Kailer Yamamoto contract signing?

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The Edmonton Oilers have signed Kailer Yamamoto to a two-year contract extension worth $6.2 million. His contract gives the Oilers a salary cap hit...
Nazem Kadri holding the Stanley Cup

NHL Contract: Nazem Kadri signs 7-year deal with the Calgary Flames

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The Calgary Flames have pulled a late summer blockbuster announcement with the signing of free agent forward Nazem Kadri. Kadri agreed to a seven-year, $49...
Michael Frolik

Montreal Canadiens sign Michael Frolik to 1-year contract

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The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Michael Frolik to a one-year, $750,000 contract. Frolik had six goals and 14 points in 47 games with the Calgary Flames...
John Klingberg

John Klingberg signs 1-year deal with Ducks, Nazem Kadri next?

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The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenceman John Klingberg to a 1-year, $7,000,000 deal. The contract signing and term is somewhat surprising as Klingberg had...

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