Patrik Laine is a Finnish professional ice hockey right winger for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. Born on April 19, 1998, in Tampere, Finland, Laine was drafted second overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2016 NHL Draft and quickly became one of the league’s most exciting young talents. Laine has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets before joining the Canadiens in 2024. Throughout his career, he has recorded 11 hat tricks as of 2025 and reached milestones at a young age. On the international stage, he has represented Finland in several tournaments, winning gold at the 2016 World Junior Championship and silver at the World Championship the same year.
Patrik Laine contract
Patrik Laine is under contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on a four-year deal worth $34,800,000. The contract includes an $8,000,000 signing bonus and is fully guaranteed. His average annual salary (AAV) is $8,700,000, as per Spotrac.
| Season | Age | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Total Cash Earnings | Cumulative Earnings |
| 2022-23 | 24 | $8,700,000 | $7,500,000 | $1,200,000 | $8,700,000 | $8,700,000 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | $8,700,000 | $7,100,000 | $2,000,000 | $9,100,000 | $17,800,000 |
| 2024-25 | 26 | $8,700,000 | $7,100,000 | $2,000,000 | $9,100,000 | $26,900,000 |
| 2025-26 | 27 | $8,700,000 | $7,100,000 | $2,000,000 | $9,100,000 | $36,000,000 |
| 2026-27 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — |
Patrik Laine salary
In the 2024-25 season, Laine will receive a base salary of $7,100,000 along with a $2,000,000 signing bonus, while his cap hit remains at $8,700,000. The contract is set to expire after the 2025-26 season, as per Sportrac.
What are the terms of Patrik Laine’s contract?
Laine has a 10-team no-trade clause in his contract from 2023-2025, as per Spotrac.
How much of Patrik Laine’s contract is guaranteed?
Laine's entire contract is fully guaranteed, meaning he is set to receive the full $34,800,000. This includes a base salary of $26,800,000 and signing bonuses of $8,000,000, as per Sportrac.
Patrik Laine's career earnings
As of 2025, Laine's career earnings total $58,575,000, as per Sportrac. His projected career earnings by 2026 will be $67,675,000 if he completes his current contract.
Patrik Laine's contract history
Patrik Laine has signed four contracts in his NHL career, as per Spotrac. Below is a breakdown of his contract history:
| Contract Period | Team | Terms | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status |
| 2016-2018 (Rookie Deal) | Winnipeg Jets | 3 years | $7,275,000 | $2,425,000 | $277,500 | RFA in 2019 |
| 2019-2020 (Bridge Deal) | Winnipeg Jets | 2 years | $13,500,000 | $6,750,000 | N/A | RFA in 2021 |
| 2021-2021 (1-Year Deal) | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1 year | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | N/A | RFA in 2022 |
| 2022-2025 (Current Contract) | Columbus Blue Jackets | 4 years | $34,800,000 | $8,700,000 | $8,000,000 | UFA in 2026 |
FAQs on Patrik Laine contract
A. Patrik Laine's contract is four year long, starting from 2022-2025.
A. Patrik Laine was traded by the Blue Jackets to the Montreal Canadiens in 2024.
A. In the 2024-25 season, Laine will receive a base salary of $7,100,000 along with a $2,000,000 signing bonus.
A. Patrick Laine has recorded 11 career hat tricks as of 2025.
