How much is the starting salary for NHL player?

Answer 1

The minimum NHL player salary in 2005-06 and 2006-07 will be $450,000; $475,000 in 2007-08 and 2008-09; $500,000 in 2009-10 and 2010-11, and $525,000 in 2011-12 (to the extent the CBA is extended by the Union).

What happens with players who have contracts for 2005-06 for less than the minimum salary?

The player's contract may be bought out. If the contract is not bought out, his salary must be increased to the League minimum.

Answer 2

The minimum salary for an NHL rookie is $ 875,00. However, he can earn a set amount of what is called Schedule A and Schedule B bonuses from both the team and league. Correction: $875,000 is the MAXIMUM entry-level salary. (Not counting bonuses.) The minumum salary for a rookie is the same as any other player; $500,000 in 09-10 and 10-11, then $525,000 for the 11-12 season.

Answer 3

The minimum salary for an NHL player is $475,00 for 2007/08 and will go up to $500,000 for next season.

Answer 4

For this season the minimum salary is $475,000 , going up to $500,000 for next year.

Answer 5

Player paid least amount of money (475,000) Player paid most amount of money (10,000,000) plus bonuses

Answer 6

400000.00

Answer 7

$450,000