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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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...
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Daniel Cleary re-signs with Detroit

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Daniel Cleary has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings. The contract news comes just days after reports surfaced that...
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Nazem Kadri signs 2-year deal

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Nazem Kadri has signed a 2-year, US$5.8-million deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs after holding out for a new contract all summer. Kadri: "Happy to be...
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Marcus Johansson signs 2-year Extension

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Marcus Johansson has re-signed with the Washington Capitals on a two-year, $4 million dollar contract. Johansson, 22, scored six goals and 16 assists in...
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Niklas Hjalmarsson signs extension

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Defenceman Niklas Hjalmarsson has signed a five-year contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks. The deal is worth an average of $4.1 million per season. ...