Juuse Saros is a Finnish ice hockey professional goaltender, who currently plays for the Nashville Predators in the National Hockey League (NHL). Saros was born in Forssa, Finland, and played his entire youth hockey career there with the hometown club Hämeenlinnan Pallokerho (HPK).
His arrival to the NHL happened during the 2014-15 season as the Nashville Predators selected him in the NHL entry-level draft. Upon signing, Saros was sent to the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL to hone his skills and playing style according to American culture. The Predators promoted him as a starter in 2018 after an injury to Pekka Rinne. Saros soon started giving strong performances and was honored with an NHL All-Rookie team selection. His recent successes have led to two All-Star game selections ( in 2022 and 2023).
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How much is Juuse Saros getting paid?
Juuse Saros will be earning around $5 million for the 2024-2025 season as per Sportrac. Saros is under a four-year contract with the Nashville Predators for $20,000,000 with a cap hit of $5,000,000. Juuse Saros was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and since his selection, has signed three contracts for a total cumulative value of $27,275,000. Here is the contract breakdown of the Nashville Predators:
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | League Cap | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash | Free Agent Status |
| 2021-22 | 26 | $5,000,000 | 6.14% | $81,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | - |
| 2022-23 | 27 | $5,000,000 | 6.06% | $82,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $9,000,000 | - |
| 2023-24 | 28 | $5,000,000 | 5.99% | $83,500,000 | $6,000,000 | $15,000,000 | - |
| 2024-25 | 29 | $5,000,000 | 5.68% | $88,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $20,000,000 | - |
| 2025-26 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | UFA |
Juuse Saros' Career Earnings
The Juuse's career earnings so far total $20,893,618 as of 2024. With a projected $5,000,000 in earnings for the 2024-2025 season, his total forecasted career earnings will reach $25,893,618 as per Sportrac.
What are the terms of Juuse Saros' contract?
Juuse Saros is under a four-year $20 million contract with the National Predators, which he signed on August 16, 2021. The deal was signed under arbitration filing and has an annual cap hit of $5 million. Saros will be making a total salary of $20 million, with no additional bonuses as per Sportarac.
How much of Juuse Saros Contract is guaranteed?
The entirety of Saros' contract with the Nashville Predators is guaranteed, amounting to $20 million. This means that the specified amount is assured, regardless of performance, injuries, or other factors, throughout the 4-year contract.
Juuse Saros’ Contract History
Juuse Saros was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the 2013 NHL entry Draft and since his selection, he has signed three contracts for a total cumulative value of $27,275,000. The first contract he signed was worth $2,775,000 with a cap hit of $692,500. The second contract he signed was worth $4,500,000 with a cap hit of $1,500,000. His current and third contract is a four-year contract he signed for $20,000,000 with a cap hit of $5,000,000. All of his contracts have been signed with the Nashville Predators as per Sportrac.
| Years | Age | Contract Terms | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Status |
| 2015-2017 | 20-22 | 3-year, Entry-Level Contract | $2,077,500 | $692,500 | $277,500 | RFA in 2018 |
| 2018-2020 | 23-25 | 3-year, $4,500,000 contract | $4,500,000 | $1,500,000 | N/A | RFA in 2021 |
| 2021-2024 | 26-29 | 4-year, $20,000,000 contract (Current) | $20,000,000 | $5,000,000 | N/A | UFA in 2025 |
Juuse Saros' Contract FAQ's
A. Juuse Saros plays for the Nashville Predators, as of Jan 2025.
A. Juuse Saros plays as a goaltender.
A. Juuse Saros is from Finland and represents Finland in international competitions.
A. Juuse Saros was born on April 19, 1995.
A. Before joining the NHL, Juuse Saros played for HPK in the Finnish Liiga.
