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

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Patric Hornqvist signs 5-year contract

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The Nashville Predators began their rebuilding process by agreeing to a long-term deal with forward Patric Hornqvist. Hornqvist signed a five-year, $21.25 million contract to...
Todd Bertuzzi

NHL Notes: Bertuzzi-Moore, Leafs, Sens, Kaberle

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TSN.ca: Legal representatives for Todd Bertuzzi and Steve Moore are deep into discussions aimed at arriving at a negotiated (out of court) settlement. Toronto Sun:...
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Adam Henrique re-signs with Devils

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Adam Henrique has signed a a six-year, $24 million contract extension with the The New Jersey Devils. Henrique will enter his third NHL season after...
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...
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Alex Steen signs contract extension

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The St. Louis Blues have agreed to a US$17.4-million, three-year contract extension with forward Alex Steen. Steen has 22 goals and 14 assists in 33...
Ryan Ellis Nashville Contract

Ryan Ellis signs eight-year, $50M extension with Nashville

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Ryan Ellis is staying in Nashville for the long haul. The Nashville Predators have locked up the 27-year-old blueliner to an eight-year, $50 million extension...
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Ondrej Palat signs 3-year extension

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Forward Ondrej Palat has signed a three-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Palat scored 23 goals and led all Lightning players with...
Clarke MacArthur Senators

Clarke MacArthur signs 5-year extension with Ottawa

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The Ottawa Senators have signed Clarke MacArthur to a five-year contract extension worth $23.25-million. “He’s such a character guy and he wanted to be in...

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