Casey DeSmith is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Dallas Stars in the 2024 NHL season. He played three seasons at the University of New Hampshire before starting his pro career with Wheeling of the ECHL in 2015. DeSmith gained attention during the 2015-16 season with standout performances in the AHL playoffs, including a record-setting 59-save game for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The following season, he led the AHL in goals-against average and save percentage, forming a strong goaltending duo with Tristan Jarry.
DeSmith made his NHL debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017, earning his first NHL victory and shutout the following season. After several seasons with the Penguins, including a memorable playoff start in 2022, he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in 2023 as part of the Erik Karlsson deal. He was later traded to the Vancouver Canucks before signing a three-year, $3 million contract with the Dallas Stars on July 1, 2024.
Casey DeSmith’s contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, DeSmith signed a three-year contract with the Stars valued at $3 million in July 2024. His contract includes a fully guaranteed amount of $3,000,000, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative |
| 2024-25 | 33 | $1,000,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 |
| 2025-26 | 34 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,200,000 |
| 2026-27 | 35 | $1,000,000 | $800,000 | $3,000,000 |
| 2027-28 | 36 | UFA |
Casey DeSmith salary
According to his three-year contract, DeSmith will receive an average annual salary of $1,000,000. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $1,200,000, with a cap hit of $1,000,000 in 2024.
Casey DeSmith’s career earnings
As of December 2024, Casey DeSmith's career earning sum up to $9,562,834, as per Spotrac.
How much of Casey DeSmith’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Casey DeSmith's entire $3,000,000 contract with the Dallas Stars is fully guaranteed.
Casey DeSmith's contract history
Previously, DeSmith signed a two-year, $3,600,000 extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2022, averaging $1,800,000 annually. From 2019 to 2021, he was under a three-year, $3,750,000 contract with the Penguins, with an annual average of $1,250,000. His first major contract was a two-year deal with the Penguins in 2017, worth $1,350,000, which included a $50,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $675,000.
| Season | Team | Signing Bonus | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | Dallas Stars | - | $1,200,000 | $1,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | - | $1,900,000 | $1,800,000 | - | $1,800,000 |
| 2022-23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | - | $1,700,000 | $1,800,000 | - | $1,800,000 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | - | $1,500,000 | $1,250,000 | - | $1,250,000 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | - | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | - | $1,250,000 |
| 2019-20 | Pittsburgh Penguins | - | $1,000,000 | $1,250,000 | - | $1,250,000 |
| 2018-19 | Pittsburgh Penguins | - | $650,000 | $675,000 | - | $675,000 |
| 2017-18 | Pittsburgh Penguins | $50,000 | $650,000 | $675,000 | - | $675,000 |
FAQs on Casey DeSmith
A. Casey DeSmith plays as a goaltender.
A. Casey DeSmith plays for the Dallas Stars.
A. Casey DeSmith represents the United States in international competitions.
A. Casey DeSmith was undrafted.
A. Casey DeSmith started his playing career in 2015.
