Olli Määttä is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was initially drafted in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Määtta debuted during the 2013-14 season and scored his first two points in a 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. His first goal came soon after against the Vancouver Canucks. The same season, Maatta scored his first multi-goal game in the NHL against San Jose. His highlight came in 2016 when he led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup triumph. The following season, combined with good fortune and his goal scoring prowess, the Penguins won another Stanley Cup championship.
Määttä has also showcased his skills with the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings during his NHL career.
Olli Määttä’s Contract Breakdown
Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2023-24 | $3,000,000 | - | $3,000,000 | - | $3,000,000 |
How much is Olli Määttä getting paid?
Olli Määttä is getting paid a base salary of $3,000,000 for the 2023-24 season as per his two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
How much does Olli Määttä make in a minute?
Olli Määttä’s annual salary for the 2023-24 NHL season is $3,000,000, translating to approximately $5.7 per minute, assuming a standard 60-minute game.
Olli Määttä’s Career Earnings
Olli Määttä's estimated career earnings over 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) total $32,523,500.
Määttä’s career earnings reflect financial recognition he has received over the course of his NHL journey.
What are the terms of Olli Määttä’s Contract?
Olli Määttä's contract with the Detroit Red Wings is a two-year deal worth $6,000,000. The entire amount is guaranteed, and his annual average salary for the duration of the contract is $3,000,000. There are no additional terms in his contract.
How much of Olli Määttä’s Contract is guaranteed?
The entire amount of Olli Määttä's contract with the Detroit Red Wings is guaranteed. As per the information provided, the guaranteed sum is $6,000,000 for the two-year duration of the contract.
Olli Määttä’s Contract History
Olli Määttä's current contract is a two-year deal worth $6,000,000 with the Detroit Red Wings, featuring $6,000,000 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $3,000,000. Määttä is slated to earn a base salary of $3,000,000, carrying a corresponding cap hit of $3,000,000 for the 2023-24 season.
In terms of his previous contracts, Määttä 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. Before that, he 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, amounted to $2,775,000. The contract also included a signing bonus of $277,500 and an average salary of $925,000.
FAQ's on Olli Maatta contract
A. Olli Maatta signed a $6 million contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings for two years in 2023.
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 is 30 years old.
A. Olli Maatta is set to earn an annual salary of $3 million in the 2024-25 season.