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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Mark Fistric signs 3-year extension

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Anaheim Ducks defenceman Mark Fistric has signed a three-year, $3.8 million contract extension. Fistric, 27, has five points and a plus-8 rating in 27 games...
Noah Hanifin sitting on a stack of money excited about his new contract with the Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights Lock Up Noah Hanifin with 8-Year Extension

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The Vegas Golden Knights continue to show they mean business, locking down star defenseman Noah Hanifin to a lucrative 8-year contract extension worth $7.35...
Picture of Filip Gustavsson. NHL news for the Minnesota Wild has the team signing him on a 3-year contract.

Minnesota Wild ink goalie Filip Gustavsson to 3-year contract

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In the latest NHL news for the Minnesota Wild, they have avoided salary arbitration and signed goalie Filip Gustavsson to a three-year $11.25...
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Ondrej Palat signs 3-year extension

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Forward Ondrej Palat has signed a three-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Palat scored 23 goals and led all Lightning players with...
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Sam Gagner signs extension

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Sam Gagner and the Edmonton Oilers have avoided arbitration after agreeing to terms on a three-year deal worth $14.4 million. The average annual value of...

Brandon Dubinsky signs 6-year contract extension

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Centre Brandon Dubinsky has signed a six-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets worth an average annual value (AAV) of $5.85 million. His...
Picture of Sean Monahan. He has signed a 1-year contract extension with the Habs.

Sean Monahan signs one-year extension with the Habs

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The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed often injured forward Sean Monahan to a one-year, $1.985 million contract. Monahan earns a $15,000 performance bonus for 26 games played. Monahan...
Picture of Brandon Hagel. He has signed an 8-year contract extension with the Lightning.

Tampa Bay Lightning sign Brandon Hagel to 8-year extension

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In recent Tampa Bay Lightning news, it has been announced that they have signed forward Brandon Hagel to an eight-year contract valued at $52...