Born on November 6, 1995, Sam Reinhart is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was chosen as the second overall pick by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He began his professional career by becoming the sixth youngest player to ever play for the organization. However, after recording a sole point after nine games, he was sent to Kootenay Ice. The following season, Reinhart was called back and appeared in 79 games for the Sabres. He continued to build upon his offensive totals, recording 47 and 50 points, respectively, in each of the following seasons before breaking out in the 2018-19 season, recording 65 points in 82 games.
Reinhart was traded to the Panthers on July 24, 2021, for future prospect Devon Levi and a first-round pick in the 2022 NHL draft. Moreover, he made his first NHL All-Star game appearance in 2024 as part of Team McDavid. Sam Reinhart won the Stanley Cup championship in 2024 for the Florida Panthers.
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Sam Reinhart’s Contract Breakdown
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Cash | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | 29 | $8,625,000 | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | 30 | $8,625,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $21,000,000 |
| 2026-27 | 31 | $8,625,000 | $9,500,000 | $9,500,000 | $30,500,000 |
| 2027-28 | 32 | $8,625,000 | $9,350,000 | $9,350,000 | $39,850,000 |
| 2028-29 | 33 | $8,625,000 | $9,350,000 | $9,350,000 | $49,200,000 |
| 2029-30 | 34 | $8,625,000 | $6,600,000 | $6,600,000 | $55,800,000 |
| 2030-31 | 35 | $8,625,000 | $6,600,000 | $6,600,000 | $62,400,000 |
| 2031-32 | 36 | $8,625,000 | $6,600,000 | $6,600,000 | $69,000,000 |
How much is Sam Reinhart getting paid?
Sam Reinhart signed an 8-year, $69,000,000 contract with the Florida Panthers. Out of this, he is set to receive a significant portion as a signing bonus, totaling $61,000,000. For the 2024-25 season, Reinhart will earn a base salary of $1,000,000 along with a signing bonus of $10,000,000, making his total earnings for that year $11,000,000. His average annual salary throughout the contract is $8,625,000 as per Sportrac.
Sam Reinhart’s Career Earnings
Over the span of nine seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), Sam Reinhart has amassed estimated career earnings totaling $34,682,500.
Throughout his career, Reinhart's consistent contributions on the ice have translated into substantial compensation, reflecting both his skill as a player and his value to the teams he has played for over the years as per Sportrac.
How much of Sam Reinhart’s Contract is guaranteed?
The entire amount of Sam Reinhart's eight-year contract with the Florida Panthers is fully guaranteed amount worth $69,000,000 as per Sportrac. There are no additional terms in his contract as per Sportrac.
Sam Reinhart's Contract History
Reinhart is currently under his eight-year contract with the Florida Panthers signed in 2024 as per Sportrac.
Sam Reinhart's last contract is a 3-year deal with the Florida Panthers, signed for a total value of $19,500,000. The contract includes a significant $6,000,000 signing bonus. Reinhart's annual average salary is set at $6,500,000. For the 2023-24 season, he will receive a base salary of $4,500,000 along with a signing bonus of $2,000,000, resulting in a cap hit of $6,500,000.
In terms of previous contracts, before joining the Florida Panthers, Reinhart had various contracts with different teams. His most recent contract before the current one was with the Buffalo Sabres for the 2020-2021 season, where he signed a 1-year deal worth $5,200,000. Prior to that, he had a 2-year contract with the Sabres for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 seasons, valued at $7,300,000. Reinhart's initial entry into the NHL was marked by a 3-year entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres from 2014 to 2017, with a total value of $10,725,000, including a signing bonus of $277,500 and an average salary of $3,575,000.
Contract Year(s) | Team | Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed | Free Agent Status | Number of Contracts |
| 2014-2017 | Buffalo Sabres | 3 years / $10,725,000 | $3,575,000 | $277,500 | $10,725,000 | 2018 / RFA | 1 |
| 2018-2019 | Buffalo Sabres | 2 years / $7,300,000 | $3,650,000 | N/A | $7,300,000 | 2020 / RFA | $2 |
| 2020-2020 | Buffalo Sabres | 1 year / $5,200,000 | $5,200,000 | N/A | $5,200,000 | 2021 / RFA | $3 |
| 2021-2023 | Florida Panthers | 3 years / $19,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,000,000 | $19,500,000 | 2024 / UFA | $4 |
| 2024-2031 (Current) | Florida Panthers | 8 years / $69,000,000 | $8,625,000 | $61,000,000 | $69,000,000 | 2032 / UFA | $5 |
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FAQ's on Sam Reinhart's Contract
A. Sam Reinhart, in 2021, signed a $19.5 million contract extension for three years with the Florida Panthers.
A. Sam Reinhart won the Stanley Cup in 2024.
A. Sam Reinhart have 21 empty net goals.
A. Sam Reinhart will make a base salary of $1,000,000 and a signing bonus of $10,000,000 while carrying a cap hit of $8,625,000.
