Oliver Bjorkstrand Contract

Oliver Bjorkstrand is a Danish professional ice hockey forward playing for the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on April 10, 1995, he was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft as the 89th overall pick. Before the NHL, Bjorkstrand showcased his talent in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Portland Winterhawks, where he emerged as a dynamic player.

Bjorkstrand began his NHL career by signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets for $2,800,000 on December 26, 2013. Following the signing of the contract, Bjorkstrand joined the Lake Erie Monsters to begin the 2015-16 season. He made his NHL debut later that season on March 17, 2016 against the Detroit Red Wings and scored his first goals against the New Jersey Devils the following game. The subsequent seasons saw Bjorkstrand establish a regular spot in the Islanders lineup.

However on July 22, 2022 he was traded to Seattle Kraken in exchange for third-round and fourth round picks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Oliver Bjorkstrand's Contract Breakdown

How much is Oliver Bjorkstrand getting paid?

Oliver Bjorkstrand is set to earn a salary of $5,350,000 for the 2023-24 season.

He is currently under a five-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets for $27,000,000 with a cap hit of $5,400,000. However, he was traded to the Seattle Kraken on July 22, 2022 and has continued to play for them under the same contract and salary.

How much does Oliver Bjorkstrand make in a minute?

Oliver Bjorkstrand earns around $10,27 per minute with respect to his current annual average salary of $5,400,000. This figure was obtained by dividing his average salary by the number of minutes available in a year.

Oliver Bjorkstrand’s Career Earnings

Oliver Bjorkstrand has made cash earnings of $23,565,607 throughout his NHL career. He ranks at #681 in NHL with regards to his career earnings.

Currently under a five-year contract with the Blue Jackets and his projected career earnings are estimated to reach $35,465,607 after the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

What are the terms of Oliver Bjorkstrand’s contract?

Oliver Bjorkstrand signed his most recent contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 6, 2021. The contract was worth $27,000,000 for a duration of five-years. However, he was traded to the Seattle Kraken on July 22, 2022, and has played with them under the same contract. The only notable clause in his contract includes a ten team no trade list. This means that the Kraken cannot trade him to the given ten teams in the list.

How much of Oliver Bjorkstrand’s contract is guaranteed?

Oliver Bjorkstrand is under a five-year contract worth $27,000,000 with the entirety of his contract guaranteed. This provides him with financial security throughout the duration of the contract regardless of any injuries or disputes.

Oliver Bjorkstrand's Contract History

Oliver Bjorkstrand was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and since then he has signed a total of three contracts. The total value of all these contracts stand at $37,300,000.

The first contract he signed was an entry-level contract worth $2,800,000 with the Columbus Blue Jackets along with a cap hit of $655,833. The second contract he signed was worth $7,500,000 for a duration of three-years. The contract was signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets on July 15, 2018 and had a cap hit of $2,500,000. The third and his current contract is a five-year deal worth $27,000,000 with a cap hit of $5,400,000.