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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Mikko Vainonen signs entry level contract

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Defenceman Mikko Vainonen of the Nashville Predators has signed a three-year, entry-level contract. Vainonen, 19, spent his first season with the Kingston Frontenacs in the...
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John Scott signs 1-year contract

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The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed tough guy John Scott to a one-year contract. Scott is listed at 6-foot-8 and 270 pounds, he had no points...
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Patric Hornqvist signs 5-year contract

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The Nashville Predators began their rebuilding process by agreeing to a long-term deal with forward Patric Hornqvist. Hornqvist signed a five-year, $21.25 million contract to...
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Miikka Salomaki signs entry-level contract

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2011 second-round draft pick Miikka Salomaki has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators. The 21-year-old Salomaki was the 52nd selection overall and...
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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...
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Joey MacDonald signs 1-year contract

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Goaltender Joey MacDonald has signed a one-year deal worth $925,000 with the Calgary Flames. MacDonald was claimed off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings by...
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Garret Ross signs 3-year contract

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The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Garret Ross, the team's fifth-round selection (139th overall) in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, on...
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Jimmy Howard signs 6-year Contract

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The Detroit Red Wings announced that they have signed goaltender Jimmy Howard to a six-year contract. "We're extremely pleased to have Jimmy under contract for...

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