Connor Hellebuyck’s Contract

Connor Charles Hellebuyck is an American ice hockey goaltender who is playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on May 19, 1993, Hellebuyck was selected in the 5th round (130th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Winnipeg Jets. Hellebuyck signed an entry-level contract with them on April 5, 2014, and made his professional debut in the 2015-2016 season. However, he was sent to the St. John's IceCaps, the AHL affiliate of the Jets to hone his skills.

Hellebuyck was recalled by the Jets during the 2016-2017 season. During the 2017-2018 season, he became the first American goaltender to set the record for most single-season wins after Tom Barrasso. Hellebuyck continued giving strong performances and won the Vezina Trophy in 2020. In 2021, Hellebuyck won his 153rd NHL game as the Jets, breaking the franchise record for most wins by a goaltender. The following season, he played his 380th NHL game and celebrated his 200th-game victory with the Jets.

Connor Hellebuyck’s Contract Breakdown

How much is Connor Hellebuyck Getting Paid?

Connor Hellebuyck will be making $7,500,000 for the current season. He is currently under a $37,000,000 contract that he signed in 2018. The contract will be over with the end of the current season.

Hellebuyck also has a seven-year extension contract with the Winnipeg Jets for $59,500,000 with a cap hit of $8,500,000. He is set to earn a salary of $10,000,000 including $5,000,000 as a signing bonus and $5,000,000 as a base salary for the 2024-2025 season.

How much does Connor Hellebuyck make in a minute?

Connor Hellebuyck's current salary stands at $7,500,000. If his current salary is divided by total minutes in a year ( i.e 525,600), his per minute earnings would be $14.26. His daily cap hit stands at $32.1K.

Connor Hellebuyck's Career Earnings

Connor Hellebuyck has earned around $40,297,177 from his 9 seasons in the NHL currently.

His projected career earnings after the end of his contract extension in 2031 approximately stand at $99,797,177.

What are the Terms of Connor Hellebuyck Contract?

Connor Hellebuyck's current $37,000,000 contract has no major clauses. A clause of no movement was negotiated for the 2023-24 season as part of his upcoming contract extension.

Hellebuyck has a special clause in his upcoming contract called "No-Movement Clause" (NMC). The rule says that the team can’t trade him to another team without his consent. The clause in his contract provides him better control and stability. Additionally, he has submitted a 10 team no-trade list from the 2027-2028 season.

How much of Connor Hellebuyck's Contract is guaranteed?

Connor Hellebuyck will be earning $37,000,000 of his current contract with the Jets. The contract is fully guaranteed. Also, the contract will be over by the end of the current season (2023-24).

The value of Hellebuyck’s upcoming seven-year contract is $59,500,000, which is fully guaranteed. He’s average annual salary will be $8,500,000.

Connor Hellebuyck’s Contract History

Connor Hellebuyck was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and since then, he has signed four contracts in his career. The first contract he signed with the Jets was for $2,775,000 with a cap hit of $667,500. The contract was valid for a duration of two years. The second contract he signed was worth $2,250,000. This contract was vaild for a duration of one year.

The third contract and his ongoing contract is worth $37,000,000 with a cap hit of $6,166,667. Hellebuyck also has an upcoming contract extension, a seven-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets for $59,500,000 with a cap hit of $8,500,000. The accumulated value of all his four contracts stand at approximately $101,525,000.