Jaycob Megna is an American professional ice hockey defenseman. He plays for the Charlotte Checkers in the American Hockey League (AHL), and is under contract with the Florida Panthers, as of March 2025.
The Anaheim Ducks selected him in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft (seventh round, 210th overall). Megna has played for multiple teams, including the San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, and Chicago Blackhawks. He served as captain for the San Diego Gulls and San Jose Barracuda during his AHL tenure.
Jaycob Megna's contract
Jaycob Megna is under a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers for the 2024-2025 season. The deal is worth $775,000, fully guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $775,000. He will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2025, as per Spotrac.
| Season | Age | Cap Hit | League Cap | Cash Earnings | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | 32 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 |
Jaycob Megna's contract breakdown
For the 2024-25 season, Jaycob Megna is earning a total salary of $775,000 under a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers. This amount is fully guaranteed, with no signing bonuses or performance incentives attached (via Spotrac).
| 2025-26 | 33 | UFA | - | - | - |
Jaycob Megna Salary: How much is Jaycob Megna getting paid?
Jaycob Megna is getting paid $775,000 for the 2024-25 season under his one-year contract with the Florida Panthers as per Spotrac. The deal is fully guaranteed, with no signing bonus, and he will become a UFA in 2025, according to Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | $775,000 | - | $775,000 | - | $775,000 |
How much does Jaycob Megna make per minute?
Jaycob Megna makes approximately $1.47 per minute based on a full year (365 days).
Jaycob Megna’s Career Earnings
Jaycob Megna has earned $4,394,163 over four seasons in the NHL as of 2024. He has played for four different teams throughout his career.
| Year | Cash Cumulative |
| 2014 | $642,500 |
| 2015 | $743,458 |
| 2016 | $1,668,458 |
| 2017 | $1,874,663 |
| 2018 | $2,355,333 |
| 2021 | $2,854,083 |
| 2022 | $3,125,701 $3,612,052 |
| 2023 | $4,049,311 $4,394,163 |
| Total | $4,394,163 |
What are the terms of Jaycob Megna's Contract?
Jaycob Megna signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Florida Panthers for the 2024-25 season. The contract is fully guaranteed, with no signing bonus, an average annual salary of $775,000, and a cap hit of $775,000. He will become a UFA in 2025.
How much of Jaycob Megna’s contract is guaranteed?
Jaycob Megna’s entire contract of $775,000 is fully guaranteed for the 2024-25 season, as per Spotrac.
Jaycob Megna's contract history
Jaycob Megna signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Florida Panthers. The contract is fully guaranteed, with an average annual salary and cap hit of $775,000. He will be a UFA in 2025.
Before his current deal, Megna signed a two-year, $1,525,000 contract, with an average annual salary of $762,500. The contract had no signing bonus, and he became a UFA in 2024, according to Spotrac.
Before that, Megna signed a one-year, $750,000 contract, with no signing bonus. He also signed a one-year, $700,000 contract before becoming a UFA in 2020 (via Spotrac).
Earlier, Megna signed a two-year, $1,300,000 contract, with an average annual salary of $650,000, before hitting free agency in 2019. Megna signed a three-year, $2,775,000 entry-level contract, which included a $277,500 signing bonus and an average salary of $925,000. He became a restricted free agent (RFA) in 2017, according to Spotrac.
FAQs on Jaycob Megna Contract & Salary
A. Jaycob Megna plays as a defenseman.
A. Jaycob Megna is part of the Florida Panthers organization) as of March 2025.
A. Jaycob Megna plays for the Charlotte Checkers (AHL), as of March 2025.
A. Jaycob Megna has played for the Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, and Chicago Blackhawks.
A. Jaycob Megna represents the United States.
