The San Jose Sharks are a team in transition, and understanding their salary cap situation is crucial for fans who want to keep up with potential moves. On this page, we’ll dive into the San Jose Sharks salary cap, explore their Sharks cap space, and break down how it might impact the team’s future.
Decoding the Sharks’ Cap Situation
The NHL salary cap sets a limit on how much teams can spend on player salaries. The San Jose Sharks, like all NHL teams, must navigate this cap to build a competitive roster. Websites like CapFriendly provide excellent resources for tracking San Jose Sharks salaries and their overall San Jose Sharks payroll.
Key Factors Affecting Sharks Cap Space
Several things influence the Sharks’ cap space:
- Player contracts: The biggest factor is the salaries of players under contract. High-earning stars eat up a significant portion of the cap.
- Buyouts: Buyouts of underperforming contracts can offer cap relief but often come with long-term cap penalties.
- Injuries: If a player is placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR), their cap hit can be temporarily removed, providing flexibility.
The Outlook: Navigating the Salary Cap
The San Jose Sharks’ current cap space offers insights into their roster-building options. If they have significant space, they could pursue trades or free agents. Limited space might mean standing pat or finding creative ways to shed salary.
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San Jose Sharks Salary Cap – Sharks Cap Space
| FORWARDS | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | TERMS | POS | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granlund, Mikael | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | UFA | C, RW | 31 | ||||
| Labanc, Kevin | $4,725,000 | UFA | RW, LW | 28 | |||||
| Hoffman, Mike | $4,500,000 | UFA | LW | 34 | |||||
| Duclair, Anthony | $3,000,000 | UFA | LW, RW | 28 | |||||
| Kunin, Luke | $2,750,000 | RFA | RW, C | 26 | |||||
| Barabanov, Alexander | $2,500,000 | UFA | M-NTC | RW, LW | 29 | ||||
| Sturm, Nico | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | UFA | C | 28 | ||||
| Zetterlund, Fabian | $1,450,000 | $1,450,000 | RFA | RW | 24 | ||||
| Zadina, Filip | $1,100,000 | RFA | RW, LW | 24 | |||||
| Eklund, William | $863,333 | $863,333 | $863,333 | RFA | ELC | LW | 21 | ||
| Smith, Givani | $800,000 | $800,000 | UFA | LW, RW | 25 | ||||
| Bailey, Justin | $775,000 | UFA | RW | 28 | |||||
| Carpenter, Ryan | $775,000 | UFA | RW, C | 33 | |||||
| TOTAL | $30,238,333 | $10,113,333 | $863,333 | 27.6 | |||||
| DEFENSE | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | TERMS | POS | AGE |
| Vlasic, Marc-Édouard | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | UFA | M-NTC | LD/RD | 36 | ||
| Ferraro, Mario | $3,250,000 | $3,250,000 | $3,250,000 | UFA | LD | 25 | |||
| Rutta, Jan | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | UFA | LD/RD | 33 | ||||
| Burroughs, Kyle | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 | UFA | LD/RD | 28 | |||
| Thrun, Henry | $912,500 | 10.2(c) | ELC | LD | 22 | ||||
| Addison, Calen | $825,000 | RFA | RD | 23 | |||||
| Okhotiuk, Nikita | $789,167 | RFA | ELC | LD | 23 | ||||
| Emberson, Ty | $775,000 | RFA | RD | 23 | |||||
| TOTAL | $17,401,667 | $14,100,000 | $11,350,000 | 26.6 | |||||
| GOALIES | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | TERMS | POS | AGE |
| Kähkönen, Kaapo | $2,750,000 | UFA | G | 27 | |||||
| Blackwood, Mackenzie | $2,350,000 | $2,350,000 | UFA | G | 27 | ||||
| TOTAL | $5,100,000 | $2,350,000 | 27 | ||||||
| INJURED RESERVE | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | TERMS | POS | AGE |
| Hertl, Tomas "A" | $8,137,500 | $8,137,500 | $8,137,500 | $8,137,500 | $8,137,500 | $8,137,500 | NMC | C | 30 |
| Couture, Logan "C" | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | UFA | M-NTC | C | 34 | |
| Benning, Matthew | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | UFA | RD | 29 | |||
| TOTAL | $17,387,500 | $17,387,500 | $17,387,500 | $16,137,500 | $8,137,500 | $8,137,500 | 31 | ||
| BURIED PENALTY | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | TERMS | POS | AGE |
| Lindblom, Oskar | $1,350,000 | UFA | LW | 27 | |||||
| Simek, Radim | $1,100,000 | UFA | LD/RD | 31 | |||||
| Knyzhov, Nikolai | $100,000 | $100,000 | UFA | LD/RD | 25 | ||||
| TOTAL | $2,550,000 | $100,000 | 27.7 | ||||||
| DEAD CAP | |||||||||
| RETAINED SALARY (2) | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | |||
| Burns, Brent | $2,720,000 | $2,720,000 | |||||||
| Karlsson, Erik | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | |||||
| TOTAL | $4,220,000 | $4,220,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | |||||
| BUYOUT HISTORY (2) | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | |||
| Jones, Martin | $2,916,667 | $1,666,667 | $1,666,667 | $1,666,667 | |||||
| Balcers, Rūdolfs | $308,334 | ||||||||
| TOTAL | $3,225,001 | $1,666,667 | $1,666,667 | $1,666,667 | |||||
| Cap Hit Statistics | |||||||||
| ROSTER & BURIED CAP HIT | $72,677,500 | $44,050,833 | $29,600,833 | $16,137,500 | $8,137,500 | $8,137,500 | |||
| DEAD CAP HIT | $7,445,001 | $5,886,667 | $3,166,667 | $3,166,667 | - | - | |||
| CARRYOVER BONUS OVERAGES | $25,000 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| PROJECTED CAP HIT | $81,010,928 | $49,937,500 | $32,767,500 | $19,304,167 | $8,137,500 | $8,137,500 | |||
| SALARY CAP | $83,500,000 | $87,500,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 | $92,000,000 | |||
| PROJECTED CAP SPACE | $2,489,072 | $37,562,500 | $59,232,500 | $72,695,833 | $83,862,500 | $83,862,500 | |||
| CURRENT CAP SPACE | $8,689,124 | - | - | - | - | - |