Brandon Hagel is an ice hockey forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. Initially overlooked in the WHL Bantam Draft, he signed with the Red Deer Rebels, where Hagel set a franchise record for most assists and helped the team reach the 2016 Memorial Cup. Born on August 27, 1998, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was drafted 159th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2016. He later signed with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2018.
Hagel made his NHL debut in 2020 and after a breakout 2020–21 season, he secured a three-year contract extension. In March 2022, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, recording career-highs of 30 goals and 64 points in the 2022–23 season. He signed an eight-year, $6.5 million AAV extension with the Lightning in 2023.
Brandon Hagel contract
Brandon Hagel is under an eight-year, $52,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including a $17,680,000 signing bonus. The deal guarantees $52,000,000, with an average annual salary of $6,500,000. The contract extends through the 2031–32 season, with unrestricted free agency in 2032, as per Spotarc.
| Season | Age | Cap Hit | Total Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024–25 | 26 | $6,500,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 |
Brandon Hagel's contract breakdown
In 2024-25, Brandon Hagel earns $1,820,000 in base salary and a $7,180,000 signing bonus, as per Spotarc.
| 2025–26 | 27 | $6,500,000 | $9,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
| 2026–27 | 28 | $6,500,000 | $9,000,000 | $27,000,000 |
| 2027–28 | 29 | $6,500,000 | $9,000,000 | $36,000,000 |
| 2028–29 | 30 | $6,500,000 | $9,000,000 | $45,000,000 |
| 2029–30 | 31 | $6,500,000 | $9,000,000 | $54,000,000 |
| 2030–31 | 32 | $6,500,000 | $9,000,000 | $63,000,000 |
| 2031–32 | 33 | $6,500,000 | $9,000,000 | $72,000,000 |
| 2031–32 | 33 | UFA |
Brandon Hagel Salary: How much is Brandon Hagel getting paid?
Brandon Hagel is getting paid $52,000,000 over eight years with the Tampa Bay Lightning, with an average annual salary of $6,500,000. In the 2024-25 season, he will earn $1,820,000 in base salary and a $7,180,000 signing bonus, while carrying a $6,500,000 cap hit, according to Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | $1,820,000 | $7,180,000 | $6,500,000 | - | $9,000,000 |
How much does Brandon Hagel make in a minute?
Brandon Hagel makes approximately $12.37 per minute, based on his $6.5 million annual salary.
Brandon Hagel's career earnings
As of March 2025, Brandon Hagel's career earnings total $14,795,952, as per Sportac. This includes his salary from various teams and contract bonuses since entering the NHL.
| Year | Cash Cumulative |
| 2018 | $192,604 |
| 2019 | $428,336 |
| 2020 | $1,295,952 |
| 2021 | $1,505,952 $2,295,952 |
| 2022 | $3,745,952 |
| 2023 | $5,795,952 |
| 2024 | $14,795,952 |
| Total | $14,795,952 |
How much of Brandon Hagel’s contract is guaranteed?
Brandon Hagel's eight-year contract is fully guaranteed for $52,000,000. This includes his base salary and signing bonuses, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Brandon Hagel’s contract?
Hagel's contract includes a Full No Trade Clause (NTC) for the 2026–2027 season. This means that for the duration of the season, Hagel cannot be traded without his consent. From 2028 to 2031, Hagel has a 16-team no-trade list. This means he can provide a list of up to 16 teams to which he does not want to be traded, as per Spotrac.
Brandon Hagel's contract history
Brandon Hagel's contract is an eight-year, $52 million extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning from 2024 to 2031. The deal includes a $17.68 million signing bonus and an average annual salary of $6.5 million. In 2024-25, he will earn $1.82 million in base salary and a $7.18 million signing bonus, with a cap hit of $6.5 million, as per Spotarc.
Before this, Hagel signed a three-year, $4.5 million contract extension from 2021 to 2023. The deal had an average annual salary of $1.5 million and no signing bonus, according to Spotrac.
His first NHL contract was a three-year, $2.775 million entry-level deal from 2018 to 2020. It included an average salary of $925,000 and a $277,500 signing bonus. He became a restricted free agent (RFA) in 2021, as per Spotarc.
FAQs on Brandon Hagel Contract & Salary
A. Brandon Hagel was drafted 159th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres.
A. Brandon Hagel began his NHL career in 2019.
A. Brandon Hagel is 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall.
A. Brandon Hagel weighs 179 pounds (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb).
A. Brandon Hagel has played for the Canadian national team.
