- Erik Johnson’s Contract
- Erik Johnson’s Contract Breakdown
- Erik Johnson Salary: How much is Erik Johnson getting paid?
- How much does Erik Johnson make in a minute?
- Erik Johnson’s Career Earnings
- What are the terms of Erik Johnson’s Contract?
- How much of Erik Johnson’s Contract is guaranteed?
- Erik Johnson's Contract History
Erik Johnson is an American ice hockey defenseman born on March 21, 1988. He currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL. He became the first American-born defenseman to achieve the milestone directly from USA Hockey's National Team Development Program. Johnson debuted with the Blues in the 2007-08 season, finishing the season with 33 points.
Johnson was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in 2011, where he spent over a decade, won his first Stanley Cup in 2022, and played his 900th NHL game. After signing with the Buffalo Sabres in 2023, he was traded to the Flyers in 2024, where he celebrated his 1,000th NHL game.
Erik Johnson’s Contract
According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson is currently signed to a one-year, $1,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2024-25 season, with a cap hit and cash value of $1,000,000. Throughout his career, Johnson has earned a total of $67,652,439. His previous contracts include a one-year, $3,250,000 deal with the Buffalo Sabres in 2023, a seven-year, $42,000,000 extension with the Colorado Avalanche from 2015 to 2022, and several other deals with the Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues, starting with his rookie contract in 2007.
Erik Johnson’s Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, for the 2024-25 season, Erik Johnson's contract includes a base salary of $1,000,000 with no signing bonus. His cap hit is $1,000,000, and there is no dead cap associated with the contract. His total yearly cash earnings are also $1,000,000.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | $1,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 |
Erik Johnson Salary: How much is Erik Johnson getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson is getting paid $1,000,000 for the 2024-2025 season with the Philadelphia Flyers.
How much does Erik Johnson make in a minute?
According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson makes approximately $1.90 per minute, based on his $1,000,000 salary for the 2024-2025 season.
Erik Johnson’s Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson's career earnings total $67,652,439.
What are the terms of Erik Johnson’s Contract?
According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson signed a one-year, $1,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2024-2025 season. The contract is fully guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $1,000,000. This season, Johnson will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, and his cap hit will also be $1,000,000.
How much of Erik Johnson’s Contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson's entire $1,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2024-2025 season is guaranteed.
Erik Johnson's Contract History
According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson signed a one-year, $1,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, which is fully guaranteed. In 2024-25, his base salary is $1,000,000, and he carries a cap hit of $1,000,000. After this contract, Johnson will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025.
In 2023, Johnson signed a one-year, $3,250,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, which was also fully guaranteed. The contract carried an average annual salary of $3,250,000. Johnson became a free agent in 2024 after this contract expired.
From 2015 to 2022, Johnson had a seven-year, $42,000,000 contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, with an average annual salary of $6,000,000. He signed another four-year, $15,000,000 contract with Colorado in 2012, which included $15,000,000 guaranteed.
Johnson started his NHL career with a three-year, $11,100,000 contract with the St. Louis Blues in 2007, which included $11,100,000 guaranteed. He also signed a two-year, $5,200,000 contract with the Blues in 2010.
| Season | Team | Signing Bonus | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | Philadelphia Flyers | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | Philadelphia Flyers | - | $2,000,000 | $3,250,000 | - | $3,250,000 |
| 2023-24 | Buffalo Sabres | - | $6,000,000 | $3,250,000 | - | $3,250,000 |
| 2022-23 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
| 2021-22 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
| 2020-21 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
| 2019-20 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
| 2018-19 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
| 2017-18 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
| 2016-17 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
| 2015-16 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $4,250,000 | $3,750,000 | - | $3,750,000 |
| 2014-15 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $3,50,000 | $3,750,000 | - | $3,750,000 |
| 2013-14 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $3,750,000 | $3,750,000 | - | $3,750,000 |
| 2012-13 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $3,250,000 | $3,750,000 | - | $3,750,000 |
| 2011-12 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $3,000,000 | $2,600,000 | - | $2,600,000 |
| 2010-11 | Colorado Avalanche | - | $2,200,000 | $2,600,000 | - | $2,600,000 |
| 2010-11 | St. Louis Blues | - | $2,200,000 | $2,600,000 | - | $2,600,000 |
| 2009-10 | St. Louis Blues | - | $850,000 | $850,000 | - | $3,700,000 |
| 2008-09 | St. Louis Blues | - | $850,000 | $850,000 | - | $3,700,000 |
| 2007-08 | St. Louis Blues | - | $850,000 | $850,000 | - | $3,700,000 |
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FAQs on Erik Johnson contract
A. Erik Johnson currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers.
A. Erik Johnson represents the United States in international competitions.
A. Erik Johnson was drafted 1st overall in the 2006 NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues.
A. Erik Johnson started his playing career in 2007.
A. Erik Johnson has played for the St. Louis Blues, Colorado Avalanche, and Buffalo Sabres.
