Current Contract
Connor McDavid signed a 8 year / $100,000,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers, including $100,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $12,500,000. In 2023-24, McDavid will earn a base salary of $1,000,000 and a signing bonus of $10,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $12,500,000.
| Contract:8 yr(s) / $100,000,000 | Signing Bonus- | Average Salary$12,500,000 | Free Agent:2026 / UFA |
| Contract: | 8 yr(s) / $100,000,000 |
| Signing Bonus | - |
| Average Salary | $12,500,000 |
| Free Agent: | 2026 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Incentive | Cap Hit | Cap Hit % | Yearly Cash | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 |  | 22 | $2,000,000 | $13,000,000 | - | $12,500,000 | 15.29% | $15,000,000($15,000,000) | ||||
| 2019-20 | | 23 | $1,000,000 | $13,000,000 | - | $12,500,000 | 15.34% | $14,000,000($29,000,000) | ||||
| 2020-21 | | 24 | $1,000,000 | $12,000,000 | - | $12,500,000 | 14.6% | $13,000,000($42,000,000) | ||||
| 2021-22 | | 25 | $2,000,000 | $13,000,000 | - | $12,500,000 | 14.16% | $15,000,000($57,000,000) | ||||
| 2022-23 | | 26 | $1,000,000 | $11,000,000 | - | $12,500,000 | 13.78% | $12,000,000($69,000,000) | ||||
| 2023-24 | | 27 | $1,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - | $12,500,000 | 15.04% | $11,000,000($80,000,000) | ||||
| 2024-25 | | 28 | $3,000,000 | $7,000,000 | - | $12,500,000 | 16.8% | $10,000,000($90,000,000) | ||||
| 2025-26 | | 29 | $3,000,000 | $7,000,000 | - | $12,500,000 | 23.21% | $10,000,000($100,000,000) | ||||
| 2026-27 | | 29 | UFA | |||||||||
Previous Contracts
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| Contract:3 yr(s) / $11,325,000 | Signing Bonus$277,500 | Average Salary$3,775,000 |
| Contract: | 3 yr(s) / $11,325,000 |
| Signing Bonus | $277,500 |
| Average Salary | $3,775,000 |
Estimated Career Earnings
| Year | Team | Awards | Salary | Signing Bonus | Incentive | Total Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | | $832,500 | $92,500 | - | $925,000 | |
| 2016-2017 | | $832,500 | $92,500 | $2,850,000 | $3,775,000 | |
| 2017-2018 | | $832,500 | $92,500 | - | $925,000 | |
| 2018-2019 | | $2,000,000 | $13,000,000 | - | $15,000,000 | |
| 2019-2020 | | $1,000,000 | $13,000,000 | - | $14,000,000 | |
| 2020-2021 | | $1,000,000 | $12,000,000 | - | $13,000,000 | |
| 2021-2022 | | $2,000,000 | $13,000,000 | - | $15,000,000 | |
| 2022-2023 | | $1,000,000 | $11,000,000 | - | $12,000,000 | |
| 2023-2024 | | $1,000,000 | $10,000,000 | - | $11,000,000 | |
| Est. Earnings (9 seasons) | $10,497,500 | $72,277,500 | $2,850,000 | $85,625,000 | ||
| 2024-2025 | | $3,000,000 | $7,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 | |
| 2025-2026 | | $3,000,000 | $7,000,000 | - | $10,000,000 | |
| $16,497,500 | $86,277,500 | $2,850,000 | $105,625,000 | |||
| Year | Team | Salary | Signing Bonus | Incentive | Total Cash | |
| 9 seasons | | $10,497,500 | $72,277,500 | - | $85,625,000 | |
Fines
| Date | Team | Category | Games Susp. | Forfeited | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2021 | | Elbowing | $5,000 | Elbowing Jesperi Kotkaniemi (MTL) | |
| 02/22/2019 | | Illegal check to the head | 2 games | $134,408 | Illegal Check to the Head against Nick Leddy (NYI) |
| 2 | $139,408 |
Transactions
Apr 7 2021Fined $5,000 Elbowing Jesperi Kotkaniemi (MTL)
Feb 22 2019Suspended 2 games for an illegal check to the head against Nick Leddy (NYI) forfeiting $134,408 in 2018-19 salary with Edmonton (EDM)
Jul 5 2017Signed an 8 year $100 million contract extension with Edmonton (EDM)
Jul 3 2015Signed a 3 year $11.325 million contract with Edmonton (EDM)
Jun 26 2015Drafted by Edmonton (EDM): Round 1 (#1 overall)
Statistics
| Season | Team | Games | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blocks | PIM | HIT | TAKEAWAY | GIVEAWAY | FACE WON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EDM | 25 | 11 | 29 | 40 | 1 | 76 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 38 | 31 | 33 | 145 |
| 2022 | EDM | 82 | 64 | 89 | 153 | 22 | 352 | 21 | 50 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 36 | 89 | 82 | 77 | 525 |
| 2021 | EDM | 80 | 44 | 79 | 123 | 28 | 314 | 10 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 45 | 75 | 73 | 68 | 562 |
| 2020 | EDM | 56 | 33 | 72 | 105 | 21 | 200 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 20 | 61 | 36 | 47 | 316 |
| 2019 | EDM | 64 | 34 | 63 | 97 | -6 | 212 | 11 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 28 | 37 | 53 | 75 | 320 |
| 2018 | EDM | 78 | 41 | 75 | 116 | 3 | 240 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 20 | 39 | 99 | 89 | 428 |
| 2017 | EDM | 82 | 41 | 67 | 108 | 20 | 274 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 46 | 26 | 28 | 111 | 67 | 376 |
| 2016 | EDM | 82 | 30 | 70 | 100 | 27 | 251 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 26 | 34 | 76 | 54 | 348 |
| 2015 | EDM | 44 | 16 | 32 | 48 | -2 | 105 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 11 | 32 | 16 | 242 |
Alright, buckle up! I'm not just a casual fan; I'm your go-to expert on all things NHL contracts, especially when it comes to the financial intricacies of hockey stars like Connor McDavid. Let's break down McDavid's current contract and unravel the wealth of details hidden in those numbers.
Firstly, McDavid inked an impressive 8-year, $100 million deal with the Edmonton Oilers. Now, that's no small change, but what sets it apart is the $100 million guaranteed, providing financial security rarely seen in professional sports contracts. His annual average salary (AAS) stands at a cool $12.5 million.
Now, diving into the specifics of the 2023-24 season, McDavid's base salary is set at $1 million, but here's the kicker—a whopping $10 million signing bonus, making his total cash earnings for that year $11 million. The cap hit remains consistent at $12.5 million, showcasing the financial intricacies that make these contracts so fascinating.
If we take a stroll down memory lane, McDavid's earlier contracts, especially his entry-level deal, were mere crumbs compared to his current feast. His rookie contract was a 3-year, $11.325 million deal, with an average salary of $3.775 million. A far cry from the millions he commands today.
Now, let's talk career earnings. Estimated at $85.625 million over 9 seasons, including a hefty $72.2775 million in signing bonuses alone, McDavid is on a trajectory to join the exclusive club of mega-earning NHL players.
However, it's not all sunshine and goals for McDavid. He's had his share of fines and suspensions. Notably, a $5,000 fine for elbowing in 2021 and a two-game suspension in 2019, forfeiting $134,408 in salary. It's a reminder that even the best players aren't immune to the league's disciplinary actions.
To round it off, McDavid's on-ice performance is as stellar as his contracts. His stats, especially from the 2022 season, are mind-boggling. With 82 games played, 64 goals, 89 assists, totaling a jaw-dropping 153 points, he's not just cashing in off the ice but delivering on it too.
So, there you have it—a deep dive into the financial world of Connor McDavid, from contracts to career earnings, fines to fantastic on-ice stats. If you need more, just drop me a line. I live for this stuff!
