Ville Husso is a professional hockey goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL, as of 2024. Husso began his career with HIFK in Finland’s Liiga, earning the Urpo Ylönen Award as the league's top goaltender in the 2015–16 season. After signing with the St. Louis Blues in 2016, he made his North American debut, gradually rising through the ranks of the AHL and ECHL before making his NHL breakthrough.
Husso became a key player for the Blues during the 2021–22 season, where his stellar .919 save percentage and 25 wins. In 2022, he joined the Red Wings and made an immediate impact, starting his tenure with a shutout victory. Internationally, Husso was part of Finland's gold-winning team at the 2014 World Junior Championships.
Ville Husso Contract Breakdown
As of 2024, Ville Husso is signed to a three-year, $14,250,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, which includes a $1,000,000 signing bonus and guarantees the full amount. His average annual salary is $4,750,000, and he will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) after the 2024-25 season, as per Spotrac.
| Season | Age | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % | Cumulative Earnings |
| 2022-23 | 27 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | 5.76% | $4,750,000 |
| 2023-24 | 28 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | 5.69% | $9,500,000 |
| 2024-25 | 29 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | 5.40% | $14,250,000 |
How much of Ville Husso’s contract is guaranteed?
As per Spotrac, Ville Husso's entire contract is guaranteed. He is set to earn $14,250,000 over the three-year term, including a $1,000,000 signing bonus.
What are the terms of Ville Husso’s contract?
According to Spotrac, Ville Husso's contract has the following terms, he will earn $14,250,000 including a signing bonus of $1,000,000 with an average annual salary of $4,750,000 and a cap hit of $4,750,000 per season in the duration of three years. Ville is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. The clause of the contract states a 10-team no-trade list.
Ville Husso Career Earnings
Ville Husso has earned a total of $16,077,508 in his career through 2024. He started with the St. Louis Blues, where he made $2,327,508 over several seasons, including time in the minor leagues and two years as an active NHL player. After joining the Detroit Red Wings in 2022, his earnings increased, making $13,750,000 over three seasons, as per Spotrac.
Ville Husso Contract History
Ville Husso has signed four contracts in his NHL career, including his extension with the Detroit Red Wings. Below is a table summarizing his contract history, as per Spotrac:
| Contract Year | Team | Type | Contract Terms | Total Value | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed | Average Annual Salary |
| 2016-2018 | St. Louis Blues | Rookie | 3 years, $2,775,000 | $2,775,000 | $277,500 | $2,775,000 | $925,000 |
| 2019-2019 | St. Louis Blues | One-Year Deal | 1 year, $700,000 | $700,000 | N/A | $700,000 | $700,000 |
| 2020-2021 | St. Louis Blues | Extension | 2 years, $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | N/A | $1,500,000 | $750,000 |
| 2022-2024 | Detroit Red Wings | Extension | 3 years, $14,250,000 | $14,250,000 | $1,000,000 | $14,250,000 | $4,750,000 |
FAQs on Ville Husso
A. Ville Husso is signed to a three-year, $14,250,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, which includes a $1,000,000 signing bonus and guarantees the full amount, as of 2024.
A. Ville Husso is playing for the Detroit Red Wings as of 2024.
A. Yes, the Detroit Red Wings placed Ville Husso on waivers earlier in 2024 season.
