Brandon Montour, born on April 11, 1994, is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League (NHL). Montour is of Mohawk descent and spent part of his childhood in Ohsweken, a village in the reserve of Six Nations of the Grand River. Remarkably, he also has a background in lacrosse and won a Minto Cup with the Six Nations Arrows. Montour also played in lacrosse tournaments with future Ducks teammate, Nick Ritchie and his brother Brett Ritchie.
Brandon Montour began his hockey career in Cambridge, Ontario before moving to Brantford Golden Eagles in the 2010-11 season. The subsequent seasons saw Montour hone his skills between Waterloo Black Hawks, University of Massachusetts, Norfolk Admirals, and the Sea Diego Gulls before making his debut for the Anaheim Ducks in December 2016. In 2024, he won the Stanley Cup for the Florida Panthers.
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How much Brandon Montour is getting paid?
Brandon Montour has signed a 7-year, $50,000,000 contract with the Seattle Kraken, securing his place on the team until the end of the 2030-31 season. The contract includes a $7,000,000 signing bonus and guarantees the full $50,000,000. Montour's deal averages an annual salary of $7,142,857, reflecting his growing value in the league. For the 2024-25 season, he will receive a base salary of $3,000,000, along with a $5,000,000 signing bonus, bringing his total earnings for that year to $8,000,000 as per Sportrac.
Brandon Montour’s Contract Breakdown
Montour's contract provides consistent earnings throughout its duration, with a total value of $50,000,000 over 7 years as per Sportrac.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | League Cap | Cash | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | 30 | $7,142,857 | 8.12% | - | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | 31 | $7,142,857 | 8.12% | - | $4,500,000 | $12,500,000 | $12,500,000 |
| 2026-27 | 32 | $7,142,857 | 8.12% | - | $7,000,000 | $19,500,000 | $19,500,000 |
| 2027-28 | 33 | $7,142,857 | 7.76% | - | $7,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $26,500,000 |
| 2028-29 | 34 | $7,142,857 | 7.76% | - | $7,000,000 | $33,500,000 | $33,500,000 |
| 2029-30 | 35 | $7,142,857 | - | - | $7,000,000 | $40,500,000 | $40,500,000 |
| 2030-31 | 36 | $7,142,857 | - | - | $7,000,000 | $47,500,000 | $47,500,000 |
| 2031-32 | 37 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Brandon Montour’s Career Earnings
Brandon Montour has earned $22,975,000 in his career up until 2023. His new 7-year contract starting in 2024 will bring him an additional $47,500,000 by 2030. This brings his total projected career earnings to $70,475,000 by the time he turns 36 as per Sportrac.
What are the terms of Brandon Montour’s contract?
- 2024-2026: Full No Trade Clause
- 2027-2030: Modified No Trade Clause
How much of Brandon Montour’s Contract is guaranteed?
Montour's seven-year $50,000,000 contract is fully guaranteed as per Sportrac.
Brandon Montour's Contract History
Montour's most recent seven-year contract is with the Seattle Kraken worth $50,000,000.
Brandon Montour has had a varied contract history in the NHL. He signed a three-year extension with the Florida Panthers in 2021, amounting to $10,500,000, with an average annual salary of $3,500,000, fully guaranteed throughout the contract duration.
Going back in time, in 2015, Montour signed his rookie contract with the Anaheim Ducks, a three-year deal worth $2,775,000, with a signing bonus of $277,500, and an average annual salary of $925,000. Following that, in 2018, Montour signed a two-year contract extension with the Ducks, totaling $6,775,000, with an average annual salary of $3,387,500. In 2020, he moved to the Buffalo Sabres, signing a one-year contract worth $3,850,000 as per Sportrac.
| Year(s) | Team | Contract Length | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Year | Contract Details |
| 2024-2030 | Seattle Kraken | 7 years | $50,000,000 | $7,142,857 | $7,000,000 | 2031 (UFA) | Full No Trade Clause (2024-2026); Modified No Trade Clause (2027-2030) |
| 2021-2023 | Florida Panthers | 3 years | $10,500,000 | $3,500,000 | N/A | 2024 (UFA) | - |
| 2020-2020 | Buffalo Sabres | 1 year | $3,850,000 | $3,850,000 | N/A | - | - |
| 2018-2019 | Anaheim Ducks | 2 years | $6,775,000 | $3,387,500 | N/A | 2020 (RFA) | - |
| 2015-2017 | Anaheim Ducks | 3 years | $2,775,000 | $925,000 | $277,500 | 2018 (RFA) | Rookie Contract |
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