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

Picture of Troy Terry. NHL news for the Anaheim Ducks having Terry agreeing to a contract extension.

NHL News: Ducks and Troy Terry agree to contract extension

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Anaheim Ducks fans have received some great NHL news with Troy Terry having avoided salary arbitration and agreeing to a contract extension. Terry has signed...
Picture of Trent Frederic. He has signed a two-year contract extension with the Boston Bruins.

Trent Frederic, Boston Bruins agree to two-year $4.6 million deal

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NHL rumors had swirled around this offseason that the Boston Bruins could trade forward Trent Frederic if a new contract could not be worked...
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...
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...
Picture of Vladimir Tarasenko. He has signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Senators.

Vladimir Tarasenko inks 1-year contract extension with Ottawa Senators

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In a not-so-surprising free agent signing, the Ottawa Senators have signed Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year deal worth $5 million. Since free agent frenzy started...
Picture of Logan Cooley. He has signed an entry-level contract with the Arizona Coyotes.

Arizona Coyotes lockup Logan Cooley on 3-year entry level contract

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The Arizona Coyotes have signed rookie Logan Cooley to a 3-year entry-level contract. Cooley will have a Coyotes salary cap hit of $950K with...
Picture of Sebastian Aho. He has signed an eight contract extension with the Hurricanes.

Carolina Hurricanes lockup Sebastian Aho for eight more years

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The Carolina Hurricanes have locked up forward Sebastian Aho for the next eight years after he signed a $78 million contract extension. That gives...
Picture of Vince Dunn. He has signed a four-year contract extension with the Seattle Kraken.

Vince Dunn signs 4-year extension with the Seattle Kraken

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The Seattle Kraken have locked up defenseman Vince Dunn for the next four years after he signed a $29.4 million contract extension. That gives...

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