Miles Wood is an American professional ice hockey forward who plays for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL as of 2025. Born on September 13, 1995, in Buffalo, New York, he grew up in Manchester, Massachusetts. Miles Wood began his hockey journey at a young age and participated in the 2007 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. The New Jersey Devils selected Wood in the fourth round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft while he was playing at the Noble and Greenough School.
After completing his prep school education, Miles played one season at Boston College before signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Devils in 2016. He made his NHL debut shortly after and quickly made a name for himself, scoring his first NHL goal in November 2016. His breakout season came in 2017-18 when he achieved career highs in points and played in his first NHL playoff game. After eight seasons with the Devils, Miles signed a six-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche in July 2023.
Also read: Where did Miles Wood grow up?
Miles Wood's Contract Breakdown
Miles Wood signed a six-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche worth $15 million, as per Spotrac. He will earn an average of $2.5 million annually.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2023-24 | $28 | $2,500,000 | $3,250,000 | $3,250,000 |
| 2024-25 | $29 | $2,500,000 | $3,250,000 | $6,500,000 |
| 2025-26 | $30 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $9,000,000 |
| 2026-27 | 31 | $2,500,000 | $2,000,000 | $11,000,000 |
| 2027-28 | 32 | $2,500,000 | $2,000,000 | $13,000,000 |
| 2028-29 | 33 | $2,500,000 | $2,000,000 | $15,000,000 |
How much is Miles Wood getting paid?
For the 2024-2025 season, Wood will be making a base salary of $3,250,000 while carrying a cap hit of $2,500,000.His annual income is $2,500,000 under his six-year $15,000,000 contract, as per Spotrac.
How much of Miles Wood’s contract is guaranteed?
Miles Wood's entire $15,000,000 contract is guaranteed with an average annual salary of $2,500,000, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Miles Wood’s contract?
Miles Wood signed a six-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche in 2023 until 2029. He has a six-team no-trade list in his contract, starting from 2024 to 2028, as per Spotrac.
Miles Wood’s Career Earnings
As of 2024, Miles Wood has earned a total of $22,323,375 over his eight-year NHL career, playing for two teams. He began his earnings in 2016 with $698,375. His highest annual earnings came in 2023, with $3,250,000. Wood’s projected total career earnings by the end of 2028 are $30,823,375, as per Spotrac.
Miles Wood Contract History
Miles Wood has signed four contracts during his NHL career, with a cumulative total value of $31,975,000. Wood’s contract details are as follows:
| Year(s) | Team | Contract Length | Total Value | Average Annual Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status |
| 2015-2017 | New Jersey Devils | 3 years | $2,775,000 | $925,000 | $277,500 | RFA (2018) |
| 2018-2021 | New Jersey Devils | 4 years | $11,000,000 | $2,750,000 | N/A | RFA (2022) |
| 2022-2022 | New Jersey Devils | 1 year | $3,200,000 | $3,200,000 | N/A | UFA (2023) |
| 2023-2028 | Colorado Avalanche | 6 years | $15,000,000 | $2,500,000 | N/A | UFA (2029) |
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FAQs on Miles Wood
A. Miles Wood is playing for the Colorado Avalanche as of 2025.
A. Miles Wood's contract with the Colorado Avalanche is six-year long.
A. Miles Wood's contract is worth $15 million with an average annual salary $2,500,000.
A. Miles Wood makes around $2,500,000 per season under his six-year $15 million contract
