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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Niklas Backstrom signs 3-year extension

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Goaltender Niklas Backstrom has agreed to a new contract with the Minnesota Wild on a three-year, $10.25 million deal, keeping the veteran goalie from...

Jake Gardiner signs 5-year, $20.25M contract extension

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The Score: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner has signed a 5-year, $20.25M contract extension. Media & Fan Reactions: Jake Gardiner was coming off his entry-level...
Jakob Silfverberg

Jakob Silfverberg signs 4-year contract with Ducks

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The Anaheim Ducks have locked up Jakob Silfverberg with 4-year contract worth a reported $15M. Silfverberg will have an annual cap hit of $3.75 million. The...
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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...
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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Ben Bishop signs 2-year Extension

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Ben Bishop to a two-year contract extension. The extension is worth a total of $4.6 million, paying Bishop $2.2...
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...
Kyle Palmieri

Kyle Palmieri signs five-year, $23.25 million contract

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The New Jersey Devils have re-signed leading scorer Kyle Palmieri to a five-year, $23.25 million contract. The contract has an average annual value of...

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