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

Picture of Trent Frederic. He has signed a two-year contract extension with the Boston Bruins.

Trent Frederic, Boston Bruins agree to two-year $4.6 million deal

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NHL rumors had swirled around this offseason that the Boston Bruins could trade forward Trent Frederic if a new contract could not be worked...
Michael Raffl signs contract extension with Philadelphia

Michael Raffl signs 2-year extension with Flyers

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The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed forward Michael Raffl to a two-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season with a $1.6 million AAV.  "We're happy to have Michael...
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Alex Pietrangelo signs 7-year extension

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Alex Pietrangelo has agreed to terms on a new seven-year, $45.5 million contract with the St. Louis Blues. The deal has an average annual value...
Marc-Andre Fluery

Marc-Andre Fleury signs four-year, $23 million extension

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The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Marc-Andre Fluery the franchise's all-time winningest goaltender to a four-year contract extension worth $23 million. The new deal, which begins next...
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Preds sign goalie Carter Hutton

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The Preds have signed pending UFA goaltender Carter Hutton to a two-year contract worth $1.45 million. Hutton, 28, will make $700,000 for the upcoming season...
Roope Hintz contract

Roope Hintz signs 8-year contract extension with the Dallas Stars

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The Dallas Stars have signed Roope Hintz to an eight-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season. Hintz's new eight-year contract is worth $67.6 million with...
Noah Hanifin sitting on a stack of money excited about his new contract with the Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights Lock Up Noah Hanifin with 8-Year Extension

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The Vegas Golden Knights continue to show they mean business, locking down star defenseman Noah Hanifin to a lucrative 8-year contract extension worth $7.35...
Picture of Keith Kinkaid. He has signed a one-year deal with the Devils.

Keith Kinkaid inks one-year deal with New Jersey Devils

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In recent New Jersey Devils news, it has been announced that they have signed free agent goalie Keith Kinkaid to a one-year contract valued...

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