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

Erik Karlsson signs 8-year contract extension

Erik Karlsson signs 8-year extension with the San Sharks

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The San Jose Sharks have kept one of the premier free agents off the market, agreeing with defenseman Erik Karlsson on an eight-year deal for $11.5 million per...
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Douglas Murray signs 1-year deal

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Douglas Murray has signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 million with the Montreal Canadiens. Murray, 33, split last season between the San Jose Sharks and...
Mikhail Grigorenko

Mikhail Grigorenko signs contract with Avalanche

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Mikhail Grigorenko has signed a one-year contract  worth $675,000 with the Colorado Avalanche. The 21-year-old centre was acquired from the Buffalo Sabres on June 26...
Alex DeBrincat signs contract extension

Chicago Blackhawks sign Alex DeBrincat to a 3-year $19.2 M contract.

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The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Alex DeBrincat to a three-year, $19.2 million contract extension. DeBrincat's new deal will carry an average annual value of $6.4...
Conor Garland Arizona Coyotes

Coyotes sign Conor Garland to a 2-year contract extension

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The Arizona Coyotes have signed forward Conor Garland to a two-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season. Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not...
Michael Raffl signs contract extension with Philadelphia

Michael Raffl signs 2-year extension with Flyers

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The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed forward Michael Raffl to a two-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season with a $1.6 million AAV.  "We're happy to have Michael...
Devante Smith-Pelly

Devante Smith-Pelly signs 2-year contract

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Forward Devante Smith-Pelly has signed a two-year contract worth $1.6 million with the Anaheim Ducks. Smith-Pelly, 22, excelled his NHL playoff debut, leading the Ducks...
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Zachary Fucale signs 3-year contract

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Zachary Fucale has signed a 3-year, entry level contract with the Montreal Canadiens. In 55 games with the QMJHL's Halifax Mooseheads last season, Fucale recorded...

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