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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Kris Russell signs 2-year contract

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Defenseman Kris Russell has signed a two-year deal with an average annual value of $2.26 million with the Calgary Flames. Russell, 26, has four goals...
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Evgeni Malkin signs 8-year Extension

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Evgeni Malkin has agreed to a US$76-million, eight-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins that will lock up the star forward through the 2021-'22...
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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. ...
Picture of Trevor Zegras. He has signed a 3-year contract extension with Anaheim.

NHL News: Zegras signs extension with the Ducks

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In recent Anaheim Ducks news, it has been announced that they have signed forward Trevor Zegras to a three-year contract valued at $17,250,000 million....
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Marcus Sorensen signs a two-year extension with the Sharks

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The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Marcus Sorensen to a two-year extension with an average annual value of $1.5 million per season. Sorensen, 26, has scored...
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Cole Perfetti Signs Two-Year Bridge Deal with Winnipeg Jets

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The Winnipeg Jets and restricted free agent forward Cole Perfetti have finally put pen to paper, agreeing to a two-year bridge contract with an...
Picture of Connor Bedard. He has signed a 3-year entry level contract.

Connor Bedard inks 3-year entry level contract

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Connor Bedard has signed his first NHL contract on his 18th birthday with the Chicago Blackhawks. He will get the maximum allowed under the...
T.J. Brodie

T.J. Brodie signs 5-year extension

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Defenceman T.J. Brodie has signed a 5-year contract extension with the Calgary Flames. The deal is worth a total of $23.25 million. Brodie will be...