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

Justin Schultz

Justin Schultz signs 1-year contract with Oilers

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The Edmonton Oilers agreed to terms with Justin Schultz on a US$3.675-million, one-year contract that puts him in line to make him a restricted...
Devin Setoguchi Winnipeg Jets

Devin Setoguchi signs with Calgary

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Forward Devin Setoguchi has signed a one-year deal worth $750,000 with the Calgary Flames. Setoguchi, 27, played 75 games for the Winnipeg Jets last...
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...
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:...
Michael Leighton

NHL News: Blackhawks, Leafs, Winter Classic

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TSN.ca: The Chicago Blackhawks have announced they have agreed to terms with the 33-year-old goaltender Michael Leighton on a one-year contract. In 105 career NHL...

NHL Notes & Rumors: Stars, Sens, Pens, Flyers

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Dallas News: The Dallas Stars still hope to trade defenseman Sergei Gonchar before the NHL season starts. They are willing to eat half of...

P.K. Subban signs 8-year contract extension

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban has signed a 8-year $72 million contract. His average annual salary (AAV) will be $9 million/year. Fan & Media reaction...

NHL Rumors & News: Sens, Habs, Pens

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Ottawa Senators: The Ottawa Senators have signed Robin Lehner to a new contract for #Sens Lehner for $6.675 million. Lehner has an AAV...