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

Torrey Mitchell

Torrey Mitchell signs 3-year deal with Habs

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Centre Torrey Mitchell signed a three-year, $3.6 million deal with the Montreal Canadiens. Mitchell had six goals and eight assists in 65 regular season games...
Brad Stuart

Brad Stuart signs 2-year extension with Avs

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Defenceman Brad Stuart has signed a two-year contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche. The deal is worth $7.2 million, with an annual average value of...
Cody Eakin

Cody Eakin signs 4-year extension worth $15.4 million

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The Dallas Stars have signed Cody Eakin to a four-year extension worth $15.4 million. As of 2016-17, Eakin's average annual valuation will rise to...
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...

Quick Hits: Coyotes, Panthers, Rangers – July 18, 2014

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Sarah McLellan: The Arizona Coyotes have announced they've signed this year's first pick Brendan Perlini to a three-year entry-level deal. Sun Sentinel: The Florida Panthers...
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Eric Gryba signs 2-year extension

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Eric Gryba have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Ottawa Senators. Gryba has an average annual value of $1.25 million, with the...
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Tuukka Rask signs 8-year deal

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Tuukka Rask turned an outstanding first season as the Boston Bruins' No. 1 goalie into a long-term commitment on by signing an eight-year contract...
Mason Appleton

NHL Contract: Mason Appleton agrees to 3-year, $6.3 million extension

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The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Mason Appleton to a three-year, $6.3 million contract extension. Appleton, 26, was drafted 168th overall by the Jets in...