Ryan Nugent Hopkins Contract

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Ryan Jarromie Noel Nugent-Hopkins is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is affectionately nicknamed "Nuge" by fans and was selected first overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, after which Nugent-Hopkins set many records in his rookie season. He broke Gord Sherven's record for the earliest hat-trick and was also nominated for the Calder Memorial Trophy while earning NHL Rookie of the Month honors twice that season.

Moving forward, Nugent-Hopkins signed an eight-year, $41 million contract extension with the Oilers in 2021 and reached 200 career goals in 2022. The 2022-23 season marked his first 100-point season, making the Oilers the first team since 1995-96 to have three players achieve this milestone. Nugent-Hopkins also made the NHL All-Star Game in 2015, in what is his only All-Star Game appearance in the NHL.

Ryan Nugent Hopkins' Contract

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins signed an eight-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, totaling $41,000,000. This contract includes a signing bonus of $5,750,000 and guarantees the full $41,000,000 over the duration of the contract.

Ryan Nugent Hopkins’ Contract Breakdown

The following table looks at Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' contract breakdown for the 2023-24 season, including details regarding his base salary, cap hit and yearly cash:

Year

Base Salary

Signing Bonus

Cap Hit

Dead Cap

Yearly Cash

2023-24

$6,250,000

-

$5,125,000

-

$6,250,000

Ryan Nugent Hopkins Salary: How much is Ryan Nugent Hopkins getting paid?

For the 2023-24 season, Ryan Nugent Hopkins will earn a base salary of $6,250,000 with a corresponding cap hit of $5,125,000. Moreover, his average annual salary under this contract stands at $5,125,000.

How much does Ryan Nugent Hopkins make in a minute?

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins earns approximately $3.05 per minute based on his annual salary of $5,125,000.

What are the terms of Ryan Nugent Hopkins’ Contract?

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins signed an eight-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers worth $41,000,000, including a $5,750,000 signing bonus, $41,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,125,000. There are no additional terms related to his present contract.

How much of Ryan Nugent Hopkins’ Contract is guaranteed?

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins's contract with the Edmonton Oilers is fully guaranteed, with $41,000,000 guaranteed over the course of the eight-year extension.

Ryan Nugent Hopkins' Contract History

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has had a lucrative career with the Edmonton Oilers, signing multiple contracts. His initial contract upon entering the NHL as a rookie in 2011 was a three-year deal worth $11,325,000, including a signing bonus of $2,775,000. Following this, he signed a seven-year extension in 2014, amounting to $42,000,000 in total, with no signing bonus specified. Most recently, he penned an eight-year extension in 2021, valued at $41,000,000, featuring a substantial signing bonus of $5,750,000.

The following table looks at Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' yearwise salary alongside other relevant monetary details attached with his contracts throughout the years:

Year

Team Name

Base Salary

Signing

Bonus

Cap Hit

Dead Cap

Yearly Cash

2011-12

Edmonton Oilers

$832,500

$92,500

$925,000

-

$925,000

2012-13

Edmonton Oilers

$832,500

$92,500

$925,000

-

$925,000

2013-14

Edmonton Oilers

$832,500

$92,500

$925,000

-

$925,000

2014-15

Edmonton Oilers

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

2015-16

Edmonton Oilers

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

2016-17

Edmonton Oilers

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

2017-18

Edmonton Oilers

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

2018-19

Edmonton Oilers

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

2019-20

Edmonton Oilers

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

2020-21

Edmonton Oilers

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

-

$6,000,000

2021-22

Edmonton Oilers

$5,000,000

-

$5,125,000

-

$5,000,000

2022-23

Edmonton Oilers

$5,250,000

-

$5,125,000

-

$5,250,000

2023-24

Edmonton Oilers

$6,250,000

-

$5,125,000

-

$6,250,000

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