Benjamin Meyers is an American professional ice hockey forward who plays for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League. Born on November 15, 1998, Meyers first gained recognition for his impressive collegiate career at the University of Minnesota, where he was a standout player for the Golden Gophers.
Before his time in Minnesota, he played for the Fargo Force in the United States Hockey League (USHL), where he helped lead the team to a Clark Cup championship in 2018. After his successful NCAA career, he transitioned to the NHL, playing for teams like the Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks before joining the Kraken.
Ben Meyers contract breakdown
Benjamin Meyers signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Seattle Kraken for the 2024-2025 season. This contract guarantees him $775,000, and his average annual salary is also $775,000. The contract carries a cap hit of $775,000 for the season. Meyers will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) following the 2024-2025 season.
Here’s the breakdown of his contract as per Spotrac:
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash | Status |
| 2024-25 | 26 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | Active |
| 2025-26 | 27 | UFA | N/A | N/A | UFA |
Ben Meyers salary
Ben Meyers' salary for the 2024-2025 season is $775,000, his base salary for the year. This amount is fully guaranteed under the terms of his contract with the Seattle Kraken as per Spotrac.
How much of Ben Meyers’s contract is guaranteed?
Ben Meyers' entire $775,000 contract for the 2024-2025 season is guaranteed. This means he will receive the full $775,000 regardless of whether he plays the full season or not as per Spotrac.
Ben Meyers' career earnings
Ben Meyers' career earnings through 2024 are around $1,610,530. His earnings include $157,108 in 2021, $439,000 in 2022, $835,530 in 2023, and $775,000 in 2024 as per Spotrac.
Ben Meyers’ contract history
Ben Meyers has had several notable contracts throughout his NHL career, including a multi-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche and a one-year contract with the Seattle Kraken.
Here is a breakdown of Ben Meyers’ contract history as per Spotrac:
| Year | Team | Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed | Free Agent Status |
| 2021-2023 | Colorado Avalanche | 2 years / $2,062,500 | $1,031,250 | $185,000 | $2,062,500 | RFA (2023) |
| 2023-2024 | Colorado Avalanche | 1 year / $775,000 | $775,000 | N/A | $775,000 | RFA (2024) |
| 2024-2025 | Seattle Kraken | 1 year / $775,000 | $775,000 | N/A | $775,000 | UFA (2025) |
FAQs on Ben Meyers Contract
A. Ben Meyers attended University of Minnesota before coming to the NHL.
A. Ben Meyers is playing for the Seattle Kraken of the NHL as of 2024.
A. Ben Meyer signed a 1-year, $775,000 contract with the Seattle Kraken for the 2024-2025 season.
