- Artturi Lehkonen’s contract
- Artturi Lehkonen’s contract breakdown
- Artturi Lehkonen salary: How much is Artturi Lehkonen getting paid?
- Artturi Lehkonen’s career earnings
- What are the terms of Artturi Lehkonen’s contract?
- How much of Artturi Lehkonen’s contract is guaranteed?
- Artturi Lehkonen's contract history
Artturi Lehkonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 2013 NHL Draft and made his NHL debut in 2016. Lehkonen had a breakout year in 2018-19 with 31 points. Before joining the NHL, he played for Frolunda in Sweden, where he helped them win both the SHL championship and the Champions Hockey League in 2016.
In 2022, Lehkonen scored an overtime goal for the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup to send them to the final and later scored the cup-winning goal in Game 6. He also contributed to Finland's gold medal win at the 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship. Lehkonen was traded to Colorado from Montreal in March 2022 in exchange for Justin Barron and a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Artturi Lehkonen’s contract
According to Spotrac, Artturi Lehkonen’s contract with the Colorado Avalanche is a five-year deal worth $22,500,000, with $22,500,000 guaranteed and an average annual salary of $4,500,000. In the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $4,500,000, and his cap hit will also be $4,500,000.
Artturi Lehkonen’s contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Artturi Lehkonen’s contract for the 2024-25 season includes a base salary of $4,500,000, with a cap hit of $4,500,000. He will earn $4,500,000 in yearly cash, and there is no signing bonus or dead cap associated with this contract.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | League Cap | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2022-23 | 27 | $4,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | 28 | $4,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2024-25 | 29 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $14,500,000 |
| 2025-26 | 30 | $4,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $18,500,000 |
| 2026-27 | 31 | $4,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $22,500,000 |
| 2027-28 | 32 | UFA | - | - | - |
Artturi Lehkonen salary: How much is Artturi Lehkonen getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Artturi Lehkonen is getting paid a base salary of $4,500,000 for the 2024-25 season.
Artturi Lehkonen’s career earnings
As of January 2025, his career earnings are $24,375,000, as per Spotrac. He is set to make an additional $4,000,000 for both 2025 and 2026, bringing his projected earnings to $32,375,000 by the end of 2026.
What are the terms of Artturi Lehkonen’s contract?
According to Spotrac, Artturi Lehkonen signed a five-year, $22,500,000 contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, with $22,500,000 guaranteed and an average annual salary of $4,500,000. For the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $4,500,000, and his cap hit will also be $4,500,000. His contract includes a 12-team, no-trade list from 2024 to 2026, as per Spotrac.
How much of Artturi Lehkonen’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Artturi Lehkonen’s entire $22,500,000 contract is guaranteed.
Artturi Lehkonen's contract history
According to Spotrac, Artturi Lehkonen signed a five-year, $22,500,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche. The deal guarantees him $22,500,000 and has an average annual salary of $4,500,000. In 2024-25, Lehkonen will have a base salary of $4,500,000 and a cap hit of $4,500,000. His contract also included a full no-trade clause for 2023 and a 12-team no-trade list for 2024-2026.
Before joining the Avalanche, Lehkonen signed a one-year, $2,300,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens, with $2,300,000 guaranteed and an average salary of $2,300,000, as per Spotrac. Before that, Lehkonen had a two-year, $4,800,000 deal with the Canadiens, which included a $200,000 signing bonus and $4,800,000 guaranteed. His average annual salary was $2,400,000, according to Spotrac.
Lehkonen's first contract with the Canadiens was for three years, worth $2,775,000, including a $277,500 signing bonus. The contract had an average salary of $925,000, with $2,775,000 guaranteed (via Spotrac).
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FAQs on Artturi Lehkonen contract
A. As of 2024, Artturi Lehkonen plays for the Colorado Avalanche.
A. Artturi Lehkonen plays as a left wing.
A. Artturi Lehkonen is active in the NHL as of 2025.
A. Artturi Lehkonen began his professional career in 2011.
A. Artturi Lehkonen was drafted 55th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2013 NHL Draft.
