Ryan Kesler

Arizona Coyotes, Center
Age: 40-79d (Aug 31, 1984)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: US
College: Ohio State
Drafted: Round 1 (#23 overall), 2003
INACTIVE

2015-2021 Extension

Ryan Kesler signed a 6 year , $41,250,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including $41,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,875,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $41,250,000
Average Salary:
$6,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2015-16 31 $5,000,000 7.00% $5,000,000 $5,000,000
2016-17 32 $6,875,000 9.42% $7,875,000 $12,875,000
2017-18 33 $6,875,000 9.17% $6,675,000 $19,550,000
2018-19 34 $6,875,000 8.65% $6,675,000 $26,225,000
2019-20 35 $6,875,000 8.44% $6,675,000 $32,900,000
2020-21 36 $6,875,000 8.44% $6,675,000 $39,575,000
2021-22 37 $6,875,000 8.44% $6,675,000 $46,250,000
2022-23 38
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2015-16 31 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 7.00%
2016-17 32 $7,875,000 $6,875,000 9.42%
2017-18 33 $6,675,000 $6,875,000 9.17%
2018-19 34 $6,675,000 $6,875,000 8.65%
2019-20 35 $6,675,000 $6,875,000 8.44%
2020-21 36 $6,675,000 $6,875,000 8.44%
2021-22 37 $6,675,000 $6,875,000 8.44%
2022-23 38
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015-16 31 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,607,143
2016-17 32 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $12,875,000 $6,437,500 $6,875,000
2017-18 33 $6,675,000 $6,675,000 $19,550,000 $6,516,667 $6,675,000
2018-19 34 $6,675,000 $6,675,000 $26,225,000 $6,556,250 $6,675,000
2019-20 35 $6,675,000 $6,675,000 $32,900,000 $6,580,000 $6,675,000
2020-21 36 $6,675,000 $6,675,000 $39,575,000 $6,595,833 $6,675,000
2021-22 37 $6,675,000 $6,675,000 $46,250,000 $6,607,143 $6,675,000
Contract Notes
  • 2016-2020: no move clause
  • 2021: limited no trade
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2010-2015

Ryan Kesler signed a 6 year , $30,000,000 contract with the Vancouver Canucks, including $2,250,000 signing bonus, $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $30,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,250,000
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2007-2009

Ryan Kesler signed a 3 year , $5,250,000 contract with the Vancouver Canucks, including $5,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,750,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $5,250,000
Average Salary:
$1,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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2004-2006 Rookie

Ryan Kesler signed a 3 year , $2,394,000 contract with the Vancouver Canucks, including $2,394,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $798,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,394,000
Average Salary:
$798,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2007 / RFA
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Seasons

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$77,944,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 21
Active
$722,000
$722,000
2006 22
Active
$722,000
$1,444,000
2007 23
Active
$1,750,000
$3,194,000
2008 24
Active
$1,750,000
$4,944,000
2009 25
Active
$1,750,000
$6,694,000
2010 26
Active
$5,000,000
$11,694,000
2011 27
Active
$5,000,000
$16,694,000
2012 28
Active
$5,000,000
$21,694,000
2013 29
Active
$5,000,000
$26,694,000
2014 30
Active
$5,000,000
$31,694,000
2015 31
Active
$5,000,000
$36,694,000
2016 32
Active
$7,875,000
$44,569,000
2017 33
Active
$6,675,000
$51,244,000
2018 34
Active
$6,675,000
$57,919,000
2019 35
Injured
$6,675,000
$64,594,000
2020 36
Reserve
$6,675,000
$71,269,000
2021 37
Injured
$6,675,000
$77,944,000
Total
$77,944,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $24,444,000 $2,250,000 - $26,694,000
7 $44,575,000 - - $44,575,000
1 $6,675,000 - - $6,675,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
21
$722,000
$722,000
$722,000
2006
22
$722,000
$722,000
$1,444,000
2007
23
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$3,194,000
2008
24
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$4,944,000
2009
25
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$6,694,000
2010
26
$3,500,000
$1,500,000
$5,000,000
$11,694,000
2011
27
$4,250,000
$750,000
$5,000,000
$16,694,000
2012
28
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$21,694,000
2013
29
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$26,694,000
2014
30
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$31,694,000
2015
31
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$36,694,000
2016
32
$7,875,000
$7,875,000
$44,569,000
2017
33
$6,675,000
$6,675,000
$51,244,000
2018
34
$6,675,000
$6,675,000
$57,919,000
2019
35
$6,675,000
$6,675,000
$64,594,000
2020
36
$6,675,000
$6,675,000
$71,269,000
2021
37
$6,675,000
$6,675,000
$77,944,000
Total
$75,694,000
$2,250,000
$77,944,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $24,444,000 $2,250,000 - $26,694,000
7 $44,575,000 - - $44,575,000
1 $6,675,000 - - $6,675,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2021-22 ANA Oct 12, 2021 - TBD 0 Hip
2020-21 ANA Jan 13, 2021 - May 08, 2021 0 Hip
2019-20 ANA Oct 02, 2019 - Mar 11, 2020 0 Hip
2018-19 ANA Jan 16, 2019 - Feb 04, 2019 0 Lower Body
2018-19 ANA Oct 03, 2018 - Oct 10, 2018 0 Hip
2017-18 ANA Oct 04, 2017 - Dec 27, 2017 0 Hip
  • Jun 27, 2014 Traded to Anaheim (ANA) from Vancouver (VAN) for Nick Bonino, Luca Sbisa and 2014 1st round pick (#24)
  • Mar 19, 2010 Signed a 6 year $30 million extension with Vancouver (VAN)
  • May 24, 2007 Signed a 3 year $5.25 million contract with Vancouver (VAN)
  • Aug 18, 2003 Signed a 3 year $2.394 million contract with Vancouver (VAN)
  • Jun 21, 2003 Drafted by Vancouver (VAN): Round 1 (#23 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2018 ANA 60 5 3 8 -19 86 1 2 0 0 56 93 44 582
2017 ANA 44 8 6 14 -4 78 2 0 0 0 38 71 46 400
2016 ANA 82 22 36 58 8 186 8 12 0 0 75 146 83 1,029
2015 ANA 78 21 32 53 5 164 5 10 1 0 92 167 78 973
2014 ANA 81 20 27 47 -5 205 5 6 1 2 69 169 75 937
2013 VAN 76 24 18 42 -15 237 9 7 1 0 68 133 79 728
2012 VAN 16 4 9 13 -5 34 0 0 0 0 13 30 12 160
2011 VAN 70 18 25 43 11 191 0 0 0 0 54 103 52 643

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TRANSACTIONS

Jun 27, 2014
Traded to Anaheim (ANA) from Vancouver (VAN) for Nick Bonino, Luca Sbisa and 2014 1st round pick (#24)
Mar 19, 2010
Signed a 6 year $30 million extension with Vancouver (VAN)
May 24, 2007
Signed a 3 year $5.25 million contract with Vancouver (VAN)
Aug 18, 2003
Signed a 3 year $2.394 million contract with Vancouver (VAN)
Jun 21, 2003
Drafted by Vancouver (VAN): Round 1 (#23 overall)

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