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

Bo Horvat contract

Bo Horvat signs 8-year, $68 million contract extension with Isles

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The New York Islanders have signed recently acquired forward Bo Horvat to a 8-year, $68 million contract extension that has a full no-trade clause...
Picture of Jake Sanderson. He has signed an 8-year contract worth $64.4 million with the Senators.

Jake Sanderson contract: Great deal or too risky?

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In recent Ottawa Senators news, it has been announced that they have signed defenseman Jake Sanderson to an eight-year contract valued at $64.4 million....
Leon Draisaitl sitting on stacks of money celebrating his contract extension with the Oilers

Leon Draisaitl Commits to Edmonton Oilers with $112M Eight-Year Contract Extension

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In a monumental move that solidifies the Edmonton Oilers' core, Leon Draisaitl has signed an eight-year, $112 million contract extension. This deal makes Draisaitl...
Picture of Sebastian Aho. Will the Hurricanes re-sign Aho to a long-term contract?

How are the Sebastian Aho contract negotiations going?

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Will all the NHL trade rumors floating around with William Nylander and Erik Karlsson, the Carolina Hurricanes are quietly trying to re-sign Sebation Aho. Aho,...
Picture of Devon Toews celebrating his new contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News: Avs sign Devon Toews to seven-year extension

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In recent Colorado Avalanche news, it has been announced that they have signed defenseman Devon Toews to a seven-year contract valued at $50.75 million....
Drew O'Connor signing his contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks.

Drew O’Connor’s Contract Extension: A Game Changer for the Canucks?

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The Vancouver Canucks have just thrown a curveball at the NHL, inking forward Drew O'Connor to a two-year, $5 million contract extension. This move,...
MacKenzie Weegar contract

MacKenzie Weegar contract – signs 8-year, $50 million contract extension

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The Calgary Flames have signed newly acquired defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to an eight-year contract extension worth $50 million which gives the Flames a yearly...
Picture of Rasmus Kupari. He has signed a two-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News: Winnipeg Jets and Rasmus Kupari

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The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Rasmus Kupari who was a key piece that came over from the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade with the LA...