Filip Gustavsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Minnesota Wild in the NHL, as of January 2025. Born on June 7, 1998, in Skelleftea, Sweden, Gustavsson was drafted 55th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2016 NHL Draft. He began his career in Sweden with Lulea HF and made his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators in 2021.
In 2023, Gustavsson set a Minnesota Wild playoff record with 51 saves in his postseason debut. He also made history in 2024 as the 15th goaltender in NHL history to score a goal. Internationally, Gustavsson has represented Sweden with distinction, earning a silver medal at the 2018 World Junior Championship and a bronze medal at the 2024 World Championship.
Filip Gustavsson's contract breakdown
According to Sportrac, Filip Gustavsson is tied to a three-year, $11,250,000 contract with the Minnesota Wild. His deal carries an average annual salary of $3,750,000. In the 2024-25 season, Gustavsson will earn a base salary of $4,000,000 and carry a cap hit of $3,750,000. He will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) after the 2025-26 season.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | League Cap | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2023-24 | 25 | $3,750,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,250,000 |
| 2024-25 | 26 | $3,750,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $8,250,000 |
| 2025-26 | 27 | $3,750,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $11,250,000 |
Filip Gustavsson's salary
Filip Gustavsson's salary for the 2024-25 NHL season is $4,000,000. His contract with the Minnesota Wild includes an average annual salary of $3,750,000 for three years as per Spotrac.
How much of Filip Gustavsson’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Filip Gustavsson’s contract with the Minnesota Wild is fully guaranteed at $11,250,000 over three years.
Filip Gustavsson's career earnings
As of 2025, Filip Gustavsson's career earnings are approximately $12,757,729 as per Spotrac. These earnings are from his contracts with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, and Minnesota Wild.
Filip Gustavsson's contract history
Filip Gustavsson has signed three contracts in his NHL career. Below is a table summarizing his contract history as per Spotrac:
| Contract Period | Team | Years | Total Value | Average Annual Salary (AAV) | Guaranteed | Free Agent Status |
| 2017-2020 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 years | $2,775,000 | $925,000 | $2,775,000 | 2021 (RFA) |
| 2021-2022 | Ottawa Senators | 2 years | $1,575,000 | $787,500 | $1,575,000 | 2023 (RFA) |
| 2023-2025 | Minnesota Wild | 3 years | $11,250,000 | $3,750,000 | $11,250,000 | 2026 (UFA) |
FAQs on Filip Gustavsson
A. Filip Gustavsson's contract with the Minnesota Wild is a three-year deal worth $11,250,000. He is playing in the last season (2024-2025) of his contract.
A. Filip Gustavsson has played a total of 138 games in the NHL, as of January 2025.
A. Filip Gustavsson was drafted (55th overall) by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2016 NHL Draft.
