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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Tuukka Rask signs 8-year deal

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Tuukka Rask turned an outstanding first season as the Boston Bruins' No. 1 goalie into a long-term commitment on by signing an eight-year contract...
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...
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...
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Teemu Selanne signs 1-year Deal

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Teemu Selanne, 43, is returning to the Anaheim Ducks for his 21st and final NHL season. After spending most of the summer contemplating his future,...
Andrew Hammond

Andrew Hammond signs 3-year contract extension

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The Ottawa Senators  have announced that they agreed to a three-year, $4.05-million contract extension with goaltender Andrew Hammond.  The average annual value of Hammond’s...
Picture of Brandon Hagel. He has signed an 8-year contract extension with the Lightning.

Tampa Bay Lightning sign Brandon Hagel to 8-year extension

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In recent Tampa Bay Lightning news, it has been announced that they have signed forward Brandon Hagel to an eight-year contract valued at $52...
Picture of Logan Cooley. He has signed an entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes.

Arizona Coyotes lockup Logan Cooley on 3-year entry level contract

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The Arizona Coyotes have signed rookie Logan Cooley to a 3-year entry-level contract. Cooley will have a Coyotes salary cap hit of $950K with...
Alexander Barabanov signs two-year contract extension with the Sharks that includes a 10 team modified no-trade clause.

NHL News: Alexander Barabanov signs two-year contract extension

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With NHL trade rumors floating around that the San Jose Sharks are interested in trading Erik Karlsson, they have locked up free agent to...

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