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

Jonas Brodin

Jonas Brodin signs 6-year contract extension

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The Minnesota Wild signed defenseman Jonas Brodin to a six-year contract extension. The contract is worth $25 million. "I'm really excited," Brodin told the Minneapolis...

Ryan Johansen signs 3-year contract with Columbus

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Ryan Johansen has agreed to terms on a three-year, $12 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Johansen will earn $3 million in each...
Bobby Ryan Senators

Bobby Ryan signs 7-year contract extension with Sens

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The Ottawa Senators have signed winger Bobby Ryan to a seven-year, $50.75 million contract extension. Ryan's deal includes a full no-movement clause and a partial...
Brad Stuart

Brad Stuart signs 2-year extension with Avs

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Defenceman Brad Stuart has signed a two-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche. The deal is worth $7.2 million, with an annual average value of...
Darcy Kuemper

Darcy Kuemper signs 2-year contract with Wild

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Yahoo Sports: Darcy Kuemper has signed a two-year, one-way deal worth $2.5 million with the Minnesota Wild. Kuemper was looking for a one-year, one-way...
Devante Smith-Pelly

Devante Smith-Pelly signs 2-year contract

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Forward Devante Smith-Pelly has signed a two-year contract worth $1.6 million with the Anaheim Ducks. Smith-Pelly, 22, excelled his NHL playoff debut, leading the Ducks...
Danny Dekeyser

Danny DeKeyser signs 2-year contract

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Defenceman Danny DeKeyser has signed a two-year, $4.375 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings. The restricted free agent will make $2.125 million in the...
Tyson Barrie

Tyson Barrie signs 2-year contract extension

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Defenceman Tyson Barrie has signed a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $2.6 million with the Colorado Avalanche. The deal will pay Barrie...

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