Olli Maatta contract & salary

Last Modified Feb 19, 2025 14:55 GMT
Olli Maatta contract
Olli Maatta in action for the Utah Hockey Club (Getty)

Olli Maatta is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman playing for the Utah Hockey Club in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Maatta made his NHL debut during the 2013-14 season, where he scored his first two points in a 5-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, followed by his first goal against the Vancouver Canucks. In the same season, he achieved his first multi-goal game against the San Jose Sharks. A notable highlight of Maatta's career came in 2016 when he helped lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Stanley Cup championship.

Olli Maatta’s contract

According to Spotrac, Olli Maatta is under a two-year contract with the Utah Hockey Club worth $6,000,000, which guarantees him full payment. His average annual salary is $3,000,000, and in the 2024-25 season, he will have both a cap hit and cash earnings of $3,000,000. He signed this contract with the Detroit Red Wings but it was carried forward after he was traded to the Utah Hockey Club on October 29, 2024.

Olli Maatta’s contract breakdown

According to Spotrac, In the 2024-25 season, Olli Maatta's contract features a base salary of $3,000,000 with no signing bonus. His cap hit is also $3,000,000, and there is no dead cap associated with the contract. Maatta will receive a total of $3,000,000 in yearly cash.

YearAgeCap HitAnnual Cap %League CapCash Earned
Cumulative Earnings
2023-2429$3,000,0003.59%$3,000,000$3,000,000$3,000,000
2024-2530$3,000,0003.41%$2,671,875$5,671,875$5,671,875
2025-2631UFA

How much is Olli Maatta getting paid?

According to Spotrac, Olli Maatta is getting paid a base salary of $3,000,000 for the 2024-25 season as per his contract with the Utah Hockey Club.

Olli Maatta’s career earnings

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According to Spotrac, Olli Maatta has earned a total of $35,523,500 throughout his career in the NHL, as of February 2025. He began his professional journey in 2012 with a modest salary of $92,500 and gradually increased his earnings over the years. By 2023, his earnings peaked at $3,000,000 for the season.

YearAgeStatusCash EarnedTotal Cash
Cumulative Earnings
201218Active$92,500$92,500$92,500
201319Active$925,000$1,017,500$1,017,500
201420Active$925,000$1,942,500$1,942,500
201521Active$832,500$2,775,000$2,775,000
201622Injured$4,083,000$6,858,000$6,858,000
201723Active$4,083,000$10,941,000$10,941,000
201824Active$4,083,000$15,024,000$15,024,000
201925Active$4,083,000$19,107,000$19,107,000
202026Active$4,083,000$23,190,000$23,190,000
202127Active$4,083,500$27,273,500$27,273,500
202228Active$2,250,000$29,523,500$29,523,500
202329Active$3,000,000$32,523,500$32,523,500
202430Retained$328,125$2,671,875$32,851,625
Active$2,671,875$35,523,500$35,523,500
Total $35,523,500$35,523,500$35,523,500

How much of Olli Maatta’s Contract is guaranteed?

According to Spotrac, the entire amount of Olli Maatta's contract with the Utah Hockey Club is guaranteed. As per the information provided, the guaranteed sum is $6,000,000 for the two-year duration of the contract.

Olli Maatta’s contract history

According to Spotrac, Olli Maatta's contract is a two-year deal worth $6,000,000 with the Utah Hockey Club, featuring $6,000,000 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $3,000,000. Maatta is set to earn a base salary of $3,000,000, carrying a corresponding cap hit of $3,000,000 for the 2024-25 season.

Before that, Maatta signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings for the 2022-2023 season, valued at $2,250,000, with an average salary of $2,250,000. He also had a six-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks spanning from 2016 to 2021, totaling $24,500,000, including an average salary of $4,083,333.

His entry-level contract involved a three-year entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins spanning from 2012 to 2015, which amounted to $2,775,000. The contract also included a signing bonus of $277,500 and an average salary of $925,000.

YearsContract TypeTeamTermsAverage SalarySigning BonusFree Agent Year
2012-2015RookiePittsburgh Penguins3 years / $2,775,000$925,000$277,5002016 (RFA)
2015-2021ExtensionPittsburgh Penguins6 years / $24,500,000$4,083,333N/A2022 (UFA)
2022-2022Free AgentDetroit Red Wings1 year / $2,250,000$2,250,000N/A2023 (UFA)
2023-2024ExtensionDetroit Red Wings2 years / $6,000,000$3,000,000N/A2025 (UFA)

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FAQs on Olli Maatta contract

A. Olli Maatta is set to earn an annual salary of $3 million in the 2024-25 season.

A. Olli Maatta was born in Jyväskylä, Finland on August 22, 1994.

A. Olli Maatta plays as a right winger in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings.

A. Olli Maatta has won two Stanley Cups.

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