What is the contract of Josh Manson?

Last Modified Dec 28, 2024 17:33 GMT
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Joshua David Manson is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenseman, playing for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL, as of 2024. He began his NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks, signing a two-year entry-level contract on March 25, 2014. After splitting time between the AHL and NHL in his rookie season, Manson made his NHL debut on October 31, 2014, against the Dallas Stars. He also served as an alternate captain during his tenure with the team.

In the 2021–22 season, Manson was traded to the Colorado Avalanche on March 14, 2022, in exchange for Drew Helleson and a 2023 second-round draft pick. He recorded 10 hits in his Avalanche debut. On May 17, 2022, he scored his first playoff goal, an overtime winner against the St. Louis Blues.

Josh Manson’s contract

According to Spotrac, Josh Manson is under a four-year, $18,000,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche from 2022-2025, which includes a $1,000,000 signing bonus and is fully guaranteed. He earns an average annual salary of $4,500,000 and will make $4,000,000 in base salary for the 2024-25 season with a cap hit of $4,500,000.

Previously, he signed a four-year, $16,400,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks from 2018-2021 and two shorter contracts with the Ducks, including a two-year, $1,650,000 deal in 2015 and a two-year rookie contract worth $1,850,000 in 2014. Over his career, Manson has earned a total of $34,400,000 in salary.

Josh Manson’s contract breakdown

According to Spotrac, Josh Manson's contract for the 2024-25 NHL season includes a base salary of $4,000,000 with no signing bonus. His cap hit for the Colorado Avalanche is $4,500,000, and there is no dead cap associated with the contract. The total yearly cash he will earn is $4,500,000.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024-25 $4,000,000-$4,500,000-$4,500,000

Josh Manson Salary: How much is Josh Manson getting paid?

According to Spotrac, Josh Manson is earning $4,000,000 in base salary for the 2024-25 season. His contract with the Colorado Avalanche carries an average annual salary of $4,500,000.

How much does Josh Manson make in a minute?

According to Spotrac, Josh Manson makes approximately $8.55 per minute based on his $4,500,000 annual average salary.

Josh Manson’s career earnings

According to Spotrac, Josh Manson has earned $34,400,000 in career earnings through his NHL contracts. This includes his four-year, $18,000,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche (2022-2025) and previous contracts with the Anaheim Ducks, where he played from 2014 to 2022.

What are the terms of Josh Manson’s contract?

According to Spotrac, Josh Manson is signed with the Colorado Avalanche. In 2022, he signed a four-year, $18,000,000 contract extension with the team. The contract includes a $1,000,000 signing bonus, $18,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000. For the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $4,000,000 with a cap hit of $4,500,000.

How much of Josh Manson’s contract is guaranteed?

According to Spotrac, Josh Manson's contract guarantees him $18,000,000.

Josh Manson's Contract History

According to Spotrac, Josh Manson is signed with the Colorado Avalanche on a 4-year, $18,000,000 contract. The deal includes a $1,000,000 signing bonus and is fully guaranteed. Manson earns an average annual salary of $4,500,000. For the 2024-25 season, he will receive a base salary of $4,000,000, with a cap hit of $4,500,000. His contract features a full no-trade clause for 2022-2023 and a 12-team no-trade list for 2024-2025. He will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2026.

Before joining the Avalanche, Manson signed a four-year, $16,400,000 contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks. This deal was fully guaranteed with an average annual salary of $4,100,000. No signing bonus was included in this contract.

Manson began his NHL career with a 2-year, $1,850,000 rookie contract in 2014, which included a $185,000 signing bonus. In 2015, he signed a 2-year, $1,650,000 extension with an annual salary of $825,000, fully guaranteed.

SeasonTeamSigning BonusBase SalaryCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024-25Colorado Avalanche-$4,000,000$4,500,000-$4,500,000
2023-24Colorado Avalanche-$5,000,000$4,500,000-$4,500,000
2022-23Colorado Avalanche-$5,500,000$4,500,000-$4,500,000
2021-22Colorado Avalanche-$4,450,000$4,100,000-$4,100,000
2021-22Anaheim Ducks-$4,450,000$4,100,000-$4,100,000
2020-21Anaheim Ducks-$4,450,000$4,100,000-$4,100,000
2019-20Anaheim Ducks-$4,250,000$4,100,000-$4,100,000
2018-19Anaheim Ducks-$3,250,000$4,100,000-$4,100,000
2017-18Anaheim Ducks-$825,000$825,000-$825,000
2016-17Anaheim Ducks-$825,000$825,000-$825,000
2015-16Anaheim Ducks$92,500$832,500$925,000-$925,000
2014-15Anaheim Ducks$92,500$832,500$925,000-$925,000

FAQs on Josh Manson

A. Josh Manson plays as a defenseman.

A. Josh Manson plays for the Colorado Avalanche, as of 2024.

A. Josh Manson previously played for the Anaheim Ducks.

A. Josh Manson was drafted 160th overall in the 2011 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks.

A. Josh Manson started his playing career in 2014.

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