Brandon Hagel is a Canadian professional 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, 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, Hagel was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he continued to excel, 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 signed 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 | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Total Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024–25 | 26 | $6,500,000 | $1,820,000 | $7,180,000 | $9,000,000 | $9,000,000 |
| 2025–26 | 27 | $6,500,000 | $1,820,000 | $7,180,000 | $9,000,000 | $18,000,000 |
| 2026–27 | 28 | $6,500,000 | $1,820,000 | $7,180,000 | $9,000,000 | $27,000,000 |
| 2027–28 | 29 | $6,500,000 | $1,820,000 | $7,180,000 | $9,000,000 | $36,000,000 |
| 2028–29 | 30 | $6,500,000 | $1,820,000 | $7,180,000 | $9,000,000 | $45,000,000 |
| 2029–30 | 31 | $6,500,000 | $1,820,000 | $7,180,000 | $9,000,000 | $54,000,000 |
| 2030–31 | 32 | $6,500,000 | $1,820,000 | $7,180,000 | $9,000,000 | $63,000,000 |
| 2031–32 | 33 | $6,500,000 | $1,820,000 | $7,180,000 | $9,000,000 | $72,000,000 |
| Total | $52,000,000 | $14,560,000 | $57,440,000 | $72,000,000 |
Brandon Hagel salary
Brandon Hagel's salary breakdown for the eight-year contract is as follows:
Base Salary: $1,820,000 per year
Signing Bonus: $7,180,000 per year
So, each year, Hagel will earn $9,000,000 in cash, consisting of his base salary and signing bonus. In the 2024-2025 season, Hagel will make a base salary of $1,820,000 and a signing bonus of $7,180,000 as per Spotrac.
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 career earnings
As of 2024, 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. Looking ahead, with his eight-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Hagel's forecasted career earnings are expected to reach $57,795,952 by the end of his contract in 2032.
Brandon Hagel's contract history
Brandon Hagel has signed three contracts in his NHL career, all with the Chicago Blackhawks initially and later with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Below is a table summarizing his contract history as per Spotrac:
| Year | Team | Contract Type | Years | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Status |
| 2018-2020 | Chicago Blackhawks | Rookie Contract | 3 years | $2,775,000 | $925,000 | $277,500 | RFA 2021 |
| 2021-2023 | Chicago Blackhawks | Extension | 3 years | $4,500,000 | $1,500,000 | N/A | RFA 2024 |
| 2024-2031 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Extension (Current) | 8 years | $52,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $17,680,000 | UFA 2032 |
FAQs on Brandon Hagel contract
A. Brandon Hagel's contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning is eight-year long.
A. The Chicago Blackhawks received Taylor Raddysh and Boris Katchouk.
A. Brandon Hagel is a professional ice hockey player, playing as forward in the NHL.
