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

Mattias Ekholm, 31, has signed a four-year, $25 million contract extension, which carries an annual average value of $6.25 million.

Mattias Ekholm signs a four-year, $25 million contract extension

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After NHL Trade Rumors were floating around at last year's NHL trade deadline and this past offseason that Mattias Ekholm could be traded, he...
Morgan Geekie

Morgan Geekie signs one-year, $1.4 million deal with the Seattle Kraken

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The Seattle Kraken have agreed to terms with forward Morgan Geekie on a one-year contract with a $1.4M AAV. Geekie, 24, was set to have...
Casey DeSmith

NHL Contract: Casey DeSmith signs two-year extension with Penguins

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms with goalie Casey DeSmith on a two-year contract. The contract runs through the 2023/24 season and carries...
Jordan Kyrou

NHL Contract: Jordan Kyrou signs 8-year, $65 million extension

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Center Jordan Kyrou has inked a 8-year, $65 million contract extension with the St. Louis Blues. His new deal will begin next season and carry...
Jake Oettinger

NHL Contract: Dallas signs Jake Oettinger to a 3-year contract extension

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We can put the NHL trade rumors to bed over the chatter that a team could come in and sign Jake Oettinger to an...
Evan Rodrigues

Evan Rodrigues signs 1-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche

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NHL trade rumors had swirled earlier this month that Evan Rodrigues could sign with the Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks or the Boston Bruins. It...
Paul Stastny

NHL News: Carolina Hurricanes sign Paul Stastny to 1-year deal

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With the recent offseason injury to Max Pacioretty, the Carolina Hurricanes needed to find someone to fill the hole Pacioretty is leaving and the...
J.T. Miller celebrating a goal

NHL Contract: J.T. Miller signs 7-year, $56 million extension with Canucks

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We can put to rest all the NHL trade rumors that floated around about J.T. Miller wanting to play for a Metropolitan Division team...

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