Roope Hintz is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward and alternate captain for the Dallas Stars in the NHL as of 2025. Born on November 17, 1996, in Nokia, Finland, he is nicknamed the "Ace of Spades." Hintz started playing ice hockey at the age of three and started playing with Nokia Pyry at Pyry Skating School. He began his amateur career in Finland with Ilves and HIFK. In 2015, he was deemed eligible for the NHL entry draft and was selected by the Dallas Stars as the 49th overall pick.
During the 2021–22 NHL season, he set career highs with 37 goals, 35 assists, and 72 points. He recorded his first NHL hat trick in 2021 and his first postseason hat trick in 2023, becoming the first player in the Dallas Stars to do so.
Roope Hintz contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Roope Hintz signed an 8-year, $67,600,000 contract with the Dallas Stars. The contract includes a $12,000,000 signing bonus, guarantees $67,600,000, and carries an average annual salary of $8,450,000. In the 2024-25 season, Hintz will earn a base salary of $8,250,000 along with a $3,000,000 signing bonus. His contract is set to expire in the 2031-32 season when he will become a UFA.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | League Cap | Cash Annual | Cumulative Cash |
| 2023-24 | 27 | $8,450,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 | $11,500,000 |
| 2024-25 | 28 | $8,450,000 | $11,250,000 | $22,750,000 | $22,750,000 |
| 2025-26 | 29 | $8,450,000 | $10,000,000 | $32,750,000 | $32,750,000 |
| 2026-27 | 30 | $8,450,000 | $7,250,000 | $40,000,000 | $40,000,000 |
| 2027-28 | 31 | $8,450,000 | $6,900,000 | $46,900,000 | $46,900,000 |
| 2028-29 | 32 | $8,450,000 | $6,900,000 | $53,800,000 | $53,800,000 |
| 2029-30 | 33 | $8,450,000 | $6,900,000 | $60,700,000 | $60,700,000 |
| 2030-31 | 34 | $8,450,000 | $6,900,000 | $67,600,000 | $67,600,000 |
| 2031-32 | 35 | UFA | - | - | - |
How much is Roope Hintz's salary?
According to Spotrac, Hintz's contract includes an average annual salary of $8,450,000. In the 2024 NHL season, he will earn a base salary of $8,250,000 and a signing bonus of $3 million.
How much of Roope Hintz's contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Roope Hintz's eight-year $67,600,000 contract is fully guaranteed. He will receive the entire $67,600,000 regardless of performance or injuries. This amount includes the $12,000,000 signing bonus, which is also guaranteed as part of the contract.
Roope Hintz's career earnings
As of February 2025, Roope Hintz has earned $33,906,996 in his career, as per Spotrac.
Roope Hintz's contract history
As of February 2025, Roope Hintz has signed three contracts in his NHL career as per Spotrac:
- A three-year rookie contract with the Dallas Stars from 2017 to 2019.
- A three-year entry-level contract extension with the Dallas Stars from 2020 to 2022.
- An eight-year contract extension with the Dallas Stars from 2023 to 2031.
| Contract Period | Contract Type | Total Value | Average Annual Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status |
| 2017-2019 | Rookie Contract | $2,775,000 | $925,000 | $277,500 | 2020 (RFA) |
| 2020-2022 | Entry-Level Contract | $9,450,000 | $3,150,000 | N/A | 2023 (RFA) |
| 2023-2031 | 8-Year Extension | $67,600,000 | $8,450,000 | $12,000,000 | 2031 (UFA) |
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FAQs on Roope Hintz
A. Roope Hintz's contract is eight-years long.
A. According to Hockey Reference, Roope Hintz has 345 points, as of February 6, 2025.
A. Roope Hintz's nickname "Ace of Spades" originates from a tattoo on his forearm, featuring playing cards spelling his birthday as per Dallas Morining News.
A. According to Statmuse, Roope Hintz has four hat tricks, as of February 6, 2025.
