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

Michael Ferland Calgary Flames

Micheal Ferland signs 2-year extension with Flames

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Forward Micheal Ferland has signed a two-year contract extension with the Calgary Flames. Ferland, 23 will earn $750,000 in the first year, and $900,000 in...
sergei bobrovsky

Sergei Bobrovsky signs 4-year extension

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Sergei Bobrovsky to a 4-year contract extension worth $29.7 million. The deal - which will keep Bobrovsky in the...
The Nashville Predators have signed defenceman Jeremy Lauzon to a four-year, $8 million contract extension.

NHL Contract: Predators sign defenceman Jeremy Lauzon to four-year deal

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The Nashville Predators have signed defenceman Jeremy Lauzon to a four-year, $8 million contract extension. Lauzon was an arbitration-eligible restricted free agent and will be a...

Toews Kane sign 8-year Contract Extensions

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Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane have signed eight-year contract extensions, each worth an average annual value of $10.5 million with the Chicago Blackhawks. Toews and...
Kyle Palmieri

Kyle Palmieri signs five-year, $23.25 million contract

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The New Jersey Devils have re-signed leading scorer Kyle Palmieri to a five-year, $23.25 million contract. The contract has an average annual value of...
Jonas Brodin

Jonas Brodin signs 6-year contract extension

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The Minnesota Wild signed defenseman Jonas Brodin to a six-year contract extension. The contract is worth $25 million. "I'm really excited," Brodin told the Minneapolis...
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Dustin Penner signs with Ducks

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Former LA kings forward Dustin Penner has signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Penner spent the past three seasons with the...
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Corey Crawford signs extension

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Corey Crawford has signed a six-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Chicago Blackhawks. Crawford registered a 19-5-5 record with three shutouts, a 1.94...

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