Jonathan Drouin is a professional ice hockey player playing as a left winger for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. Born on March 28, 1995, in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, Drouin began his junior career with the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL, where he gained national recognition, including being named the CHL Player of the Year in 2013.
He also helped lead the Mooseheads to a Memorial Cup victory that year. Drouin was selected third overall in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he began his professional career. After several seasons with the Lightning, he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in 2017, where he played for six years. In 2023, he signed with the Colorado Avalanche.
Jonathan Drouin's contract breakdown
Jonathan Drouin signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche for the 2024-2025 NHL season. The contract is worth $2,500,000, with the full amount guaranteed and an average annual salary of $2,500,000. His contract carries a cap hit of $2,500,000 for the season as per Spotrac.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Cash Salary | Cumulative Cash Salary |
| 2024-2025 | 29 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
Jonathan Drouin salary
Jonathan Drouin's salary for the 2024-2025 NHL season is $2,500,000. This amount is fully guaranteed, with the same value serving as his cap hit for the Colorado Avalanche as per Spotrac.
How much of Jonathan Drouin’s contract is guaranteed?
Jonathan Drouin's contract with the Colorado Avalanche is fully guaranteed for the 2024-2025 season, meaning he will receive the entire $2,500,000 salary. This amount is not dependent on performance or injury, and there are no signing bonuses involved as per Spotrac.
Jonathan Drouin's career earnings
As of 2024, Jonathan Drouin has earned $39,007,500 over his nine-season NHL career. His earnings include salaries from three different teams including Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens, and Colorado Avalanche. His highest earning year was in 2017, with $6.5 million, while his most recent salary was $2.5 million in 2024 as per Spotrac.
Jonathan Drouin's contract history
Jonathan Drouin has signed four contracts throughout his NHL career:
Tampa Bay Lightning (2013-2016): A three-year, $9,675,000 contract with an average annual salary of $3,225,000.
Montreal Canadiens (2017-2022): A six-year, $33,000,000 contract with an average annual salary of $5,500,000.
Colorado Avalanche (2023-2024): A one-year, $825,000 contract with an average annual salary of $825,000.
Colorado Avalanche (2024-2025): A one-year, $2,500,000 contract with an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
| Year(s) | Team | Contract Terms | Average Salary | Guaranteed |
| 2013-2016 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 3 years / $9,675,000 | $3,225,000 | $9,675,000 |
| 2017-2022 | Montreal Canadiens | 6 years / $33,000,000 | $5,500,000 | $33,000,000 |
| 2023-2024 | Colorado Avalanche | 1 year / $825,000 | $825,000 | $825,000 |
| 2024-2025 | Colorado Avalanche | 1 year / $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
FAQs on Jonathan Drouin contract
A. Jonathan Drouin signed a one-year contract with the colorado Avalanche in 2024.
A. Yes, Jonathan Drouin is a free agent, playing with the Colorado Avalanche for the 2024 season.
A. Jonathan Drouin holds an overall rating of 84 in NHL 25.
