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

Filip Forsberg

NHL Contract: Filip Forsberg signs an 8-year extension with the Predators

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NHL trade rumors had circulated that if Filip Forsberg was not going to re-sign the the Nashville Predators that the Calgary Flames would have...
Mikey Anderson contract signing Kings

LA Kings sign D Mikey Anderson to an 8-year contract extension

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The LA Kings made some news today but not the news everyone was expecting. The Kings have been rumored to be interested in a...
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Matt Calvert signs contract extension

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Matt Calvert of the Columbus Blue Jackets, has signed a two-year contract extension that will pay him almost $1 million a season through 2014-15. The...
Picture of Tom Wilson. The latest NHL news for the Capitals has the team signing Wilson to a seven-year contract extension.

NHL News: Washington Capitals and Tom Wilson

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The Washington Capitals have locked up power forward Tom Wilson for the next seven years. NHL trade rumors had circulated that Wilson could be...

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...
Picture of Sam Honzek. He has signed a 3-year entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames.

Calgary Flames sign Sam Honzek to three-year entry-level contract

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The Calgary Flames have signed rookie Sam Honzek to a 3-year entry-level contract. Honzek will have a Flames salary cap hit of $950K with $500,000...
Justin Abdelkader

Justin Abdelkader signs 7-year deal with Detroit

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Justin Abdelkader has agreed to a seven-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings. The deal is worth an average annual value of $4.25 million. Abdelkader,...
Kurtis MacDermid sitting on a stack on money after his contract extension in his New Jersey Devils uniform

New Jersey Devils Ink Kurtis MacDermid to 3-Year Extension | NHL News

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In a move that solidifies their commitment to a rugged style of play, the New Jersey Devils have inked veteran forward Kurtis MacDermid to...