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 Gabe Vilardi. He has signed a two-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets.

Gabe Vilardi signs two-year extension with the Winnipeg Jets

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The Winnipeg Jets have signed newly acquired forward Gabe Vilardi to a two-year contract worth $6.875 million. Vilardi, 23, was part of the trade that...
Picture of Connor Bedard. He has signed a 3-year entry level contract.

Connor Bedard inks 3-year entry level contract

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Connor Bedard has signed his first NHL contract on his 18th birthday with the Chicago Blackhawks. He will get the maximum allowed under the...
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 Filip Zadina. He has signed a one-year deal with the Sharks.

Sharks sign Filip Zadina to one-year contract

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The San Jose Sharks have signed free agent forward Filip Zadina to a one-year $1.1 million contract. Zadina and the Detroit Red Wings agreed to...
Picture of Anze Kopitar. He has signed a two-year extension with the LA Kings.

LA Kings sign Anze Kopitar to two-year contract extension

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Life-long LA King Anze Kopitar has signed a two-year contract extension worth $14 million. The extension will likely lead to retirement for Kopitar once...
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 Jesper Bratt. He has signed an 8-year contract extension with the Devils.

NHL Contract: Jesper Bratt signs 8-year, $63 million contract with Devils

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The New Jersey Devils have locked up young star forward Jesper Bratt to a nice team friendly 8-year, $63 million contract extension with a...
Picture of Cole Caufield. He has signed an 8-year contract extension with the Habs.

Cole Cauflied signs 8-year contract extension with the Habs

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The Montreal Canadiens have locked up one of their young stars as forward Cole Caufield has signed an 8-year contract extension worth $62.8-million USD. NHL...

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