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

Free Agent signings – July 7, 2014

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Josh Rimer: Tommy Wingels signs a three-year contract extension worth $7.4 million ($2.47 cap hit) with the San Jose Sharks. Kukla's Korner: The Edmonton Oilers...

Radim Vrbata signs 2-year contract

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UFA forward Radim Vrbata has signed a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $5 million with the Vancouver Canucks. In 80 games with...
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Eric Gryba signs 2-year extension

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Eric Gryba have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Ottawa Senators. Gryba has an average annual value of $1.25 million, with the...
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Andrei Markov signs 3-year extension

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Defenceman Andrei Markov has agreed to terms on a US$17.25-million, three-year contract extension with the Montreal Canadiens. Markov, 35, was due to become an...
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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...
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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...
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Ville Pokka signs entry-level contract

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19-year-old defenceman Ville Pokka has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders. Pokka, selected by New York in the second round of...
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Halak signs 4-year deal with Isles

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Goaltender Jaroslav Halak has agreed to terms on a four-year, $18 million contract with the New York Islanders. The Islanders acquired Halak from Washington in...

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