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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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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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins signs extension

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has signed a seven-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers. Nugent-Hopkins got US$42 million, the same amount the Oilers gave Taylor Hall on his...
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Samuel Morin signs entry-level contract

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Defenceman Samuel Morin has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Morin was the club's first-round pick, 11th overall, in the 2013 draft. The...
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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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Jared Cowen signs 4-year contract

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Jared Cowen has agreed to a 4-year contract with the Ottawa Senators. The deal is worth $12.4 million for an average annual value of $3.1...
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Jared Boll signs 3-year extension

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Jared Boll has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The deal has a total value of $5.1 million, with a...
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Alex Pietrangelo signs 7-year extension

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Alex Pietrangelo has agreed to terms on a new seven-year, $45.5 million contract with the St. Louis Blues. The deal has an average annual value...