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Brett Kulak is a professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Notably, Kulak is from Stony Plain, Alberta where he played with the Stony Plain and Spruce Grove Minor Hockey Association. Kulak later played for the Vancouver Giants in the Western Hockey League (WHL) before signing a three-year entry-level contract with Calgary in 2014. He had already being selected as the 105th overall pick by the Calgary Flames while with the Giants in 2012.
Kulak made his NHL debut in April 2015 and became a regular in the 2017-18 season. However, he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens the following season in exchange for Matt Taormina and Rinat Valiev. His tenure with the Canadiens kicked off in the American Hockey League (AHL), where he played with their affiliate, the Laval Rocket before an injury to defenceman Noah Juulsen opened a spot for Kulak in the line-up. He picked this opportunity with open arms and scored his first game-winning goal in a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in January 2019. Kulak then signed a three-year extension with the team for $1.85 million and played on the third pairing over the following seasons. He joined the Oilers in 2022, after signing a four-year deal with them.
Brett Kulak's Contract
Brett Kulak signed a four-year contract worth $11,000,000, which includes $11,000,000 guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Brett Kulak’s Contract Breakdown
Brett Kulak's contract breakdown for the 2023-24 season is provided below, which gives insights into his base salary, cap hit for the year alongside his total salary:
Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2023-24 | $3,000,000 | - | $2,750,000 | - | $3,000,000 |
Brett Kulak Salary: How much is Brett Kulak getting paid?
For the 2023-24 season, Brett Kulak will earn a base salary of $3,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,750,000. Notably, there is no signing bonus attached with the contract.
How much does Brett Kulak make in a minute?
Brett Kulak makes approximately $5.26 per minute based on his $2,750,000 annual salary.
What are the terms of Brett Kulak’s contract?
The terms of Brett Kulak's contract with the Edmonton Oilers are a 4-year deal worth $11,000,000, with $11,000,000 guaranteed and an average annual salary of $2,750,000. There are no additional terms to his present contract with the Oilers.
How much of Brett Kulak’s contract is guaranteed?
Brett Kulak's contract with the Edmonton Oilers is fully guaranteed, amounting to $11,000,000.
Brett Kulak's Contract History
Starting from his rookie contract with the Calgary Flames in 2014, Brett Kulak has signed a total of five contracts till date. His entry-level, three-year contract was worth $2,450,000, including a $245,000 signing bonus. Moving forward, he signed a one-year contract with the Flames in 2017, followed by another one-year deal in 2018, and an extension with the Montreal Canadiens for three years from 2019 to 2021, amounting to $5,550,000. Currently, he is with the Edmonton Oilers, having inked a four-year contract worth $11,000,000, with an average annual salary of $2,750,000. The following table looks at Brett Kulak's yearwise salary alongside his annual average salary and yearly cash throughout the years:
Year | Team Name | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2014-15 | Calgary Flames | $550,000 | $85,000 | $656,667 | - | $635,000 |
2015-16 | Calgary Flames | $575,000 | $80,000 | $656,667 | - | $655,000 |
2016-17 | Calgary Flames | $600,000 | $80,000 | $656,667 | - | $680,000 |
2017-18 | Calgary Flames | $650,000 | - | $650,000 | - | $650,000 |
2018-19 | Calgary Flames | $900,000 | - | $900,000 | - | $900,000 |
2019-20 | Montreal Canadians | $1,950,000 | - | $1,850,000 | - | $1,950,000 |
2020-21 | Montreal Canadians | $1,40,000 | - | $1,850,000 | - | $1,40,000 |
2021-22 | Montreal Canadians | $2,200,000 | - | $1,850,000 | - | $2,200,000 |
2022-23 | Edmonton Oilers | $3,250,000 | - | $2,750,000 | - | $3,250,000 |
2023-24 | Edmonton Oilers | $3,000,000 | - | $2,750,000 | - | $3,000,000 |
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FAQs
A. Brett Kulak plays as a defenseman.
A. Brett Kulak shoots left-handed.
A. Brett Kulak currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers.
A. Brett Kulak was drafted 105th overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2012 NHL Draft.
A. Brett Kulak’s professional career began in 2013.
