Clayton Keller is an American professional ice hockey forward playing for the Arizona Coyotes in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected seventh overall by the Coyotes in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Prior to joining the Coyotes, Keller had stints with the US NTDP in the United States Hockey League (USHL) and at Boston University with the Boston Terriers.
During his rookie season, he swiftly made an impact, earning NHL Rookie of the Month honors ( for October 2017 and March 2018). He ended the season with 23 goals and 42 assists, tallying an impressive 65 points. He also received the Coyotes’ end of season awards, including the Team MVP award, the Leading Scorer Award, and the Three Star Award. Moreover, Keller finished third in voting for the Calder Memorial Trophy, behind runner-up Brock Boesar and eventual winner Mathew Barzal.
Notably, he signed an eight-year contract, worth approximately $57.2 million with the Coyotes in 2019 and is set to play with them till the conclusion of the 2027-28 season.
Clayton Keller's Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $6,000,000 | - | $7,150,000 | - | $6,000,000 |
How much is Clayton Keller getting paid?
Clayton Keller is set to earn a salary of $6,000,000 for the 2023-24 season. He is currently under an eight-year, $57,200,000 contract with an annual average salary of $7,150,000. His contract will run through the 2027-28 season after which he will commence free agency.
How much does Clayton Keller make in a minute?
Clayton Keller makes around $13.60 per minute while his daily cap hit remains at $37,2K. His annual average salary stands at $7,150,000.
Clayton Keller's Career Earnings
Clayton Keller has earned $29,582,500 through his hockey career (as of March 2024). He has signed two contracts in his career and the accumulated value of his two contracts stand at $62,212,500.
What are the terms of Clayton Keller’s Contract?
Clayton Keller signed an eight-year contract with the Coyotes on September 4, 2019, with the contract starting from the 2020-21 season. The contract will run through the 2027-28 season, after which Keller will become a free agent.
Notably, the contract has a no trade clause, which will be implemented from the 2024-25 season until the end of his contract.
How much of Clayton Keller’s Contract is guaranteed?
Clayton Keller’s eight-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes is worth $57,200,000 and is entirely guaranteed with an average annual salary of $7,150,000 throughout the duration of contract.
Clayton Keller's Contract History
Drafted as the seventh overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Clayton Keller has signed two contracts till now in his career.
The first contract he signed was an entry-level, three-year contract worth $5,012,500 with a cap hit of $885,833. The second contract he signed was an eight-year contract, signed on September 4, 2019 for $57,200,000 with a cap hit of $7,150,000. The total cumulative value of all his contracts stand at $62,212,500.
FAQ's On Clayton Keller Contract
A. Clayton Keller has a no-trade clause in his contract which will be implemented from the 2024-25 season till the end of his contract
A. Clayton Keller's current contract runs through the 2027-28 season with an annual average salary of $7,150,000.
A. Clayton Keller currently plays for the Utah Hockey Club.
A. Clayton Keller represents the United States in international competitions.
A. Clayton Keller is set to earn a salary of $7,000,000 for the 2024-25 season. His cap hit stands at $7,150,000.
