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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Dennis Seidenberg signs extension

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Dennis Seidenberg has signed a 4-year contract extension with the Boston Bruins. The deal will keep Seidenberg in Boston through the 2017-18 season. Boston says...
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Phil Kessel contract Extension

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Phil Kessel to sign an 8-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The deal is believed to be worth approximately $8 million per season...
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Jannik Hansen signs contract extension

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Jannik Hansen has signed a 4-year, $10 million contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks. "It's something I wanted," Hansen told reporters after practice. "We're a...
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Derek Stepan agrees to Contract

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Derek Stepan has agreed to a two-year contract with the New York Rangers. Stepan, 23, is expected to be the Rangers' No. 1 centre, led...
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Cody Franson signs with Leafs

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Cody Franson has agreed to terms with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a 1-year, $2 million contract. Franson, 26, has spent the last two seasons...
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Damien Brunner signs with Devils

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Damien Brunner has signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the New Jersey Devils. Brunner has been attending the Devils' training camp on a professional...
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Brenden Morrow signs with Blues

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Brenden Morrow has signed a 1-year contract worth $1.5 million with the St. Louis Blues. Morrow, 34, scored 12 goals and 13 assists in 44...
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Matt Read signs 4-year extension

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Matt Read has signed a four-year, $14.5 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers. The deal has an average annual value of $3.625 million, and...

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