Drew Stafford

New Jersey Devils, Right Wing
Age: 39-33d (Oct 30, 1985)
Exp: 13 Years
Country: US
College: North Dakota
Drafted: Round 1 (#13 overall), 2004
INACTIVE

2018-2018

Drew Stafford signed a 1 year , $810,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils, including $810,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $810,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $810,000
Average Salary:
$810,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2018-19 33 $810,000 1.02% $810,000 $810,000
2019-20 34
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2018-19 33 $810,000 $810,000 1.02%
2019-20 34
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018-19 33 $810,000 $810,000 $810,000 $810,000 $810,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

Drew Stafford signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2015-2016

Drew Stafford signed a 2 year , $8,700,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets, including $8,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,350,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $8,700,000
Average Salary:
$4,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2011-2014

Drew Stafford signed a 4 year , $16,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, including $16,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $16,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2009-2010

Drew Stafford signed a 2 year , $3,800,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, including $3,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,900,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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2006-2008 Rookie

Drew Stafford signed a 3 year , $2,952,600 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, including $885,900 signing bonus, $2,952,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $984,200.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,952,600
Average Salary:
$984,200
Signing Bonus:
$885,900
Free Agent:
2009 / RFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$31,380,675

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 21
Active
$984,200
$984,200
2007 22
Active
$984,200
$1,968,400
2008 23
Active
$984,200
$2,952,600
2009 24
Active
$1,500,000
$4,452,600
2010 25
Active
$2,300,000
$6,752,600
2011 26
Active
$4,000,000
$10,752,600
2012 27
Active
$2,341,463
$13,094,063
2013 28
Active
$4,000,000
$17,094,063
2014 29
Retained
Active
$3,354,838
$645,161
$20,448,901
$21,094,062
2015 30
Active
$4,326,613
$25,420,675
2016 31
Active
Retained
$966,680
$3,383,320
$26,387,355
$29,770,675
2017 32
Active
$800,000
$30,570,675
2018 33
Active
$810,000
$31,380,675
Total
$31,380,675

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $19,563,001 $885,900 - $20,448,901
3 $8,355,094 - - $8,355,094
1 $966,680 - - $966,680
2 $1,610,000 - - $1,610,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
21
$688,900
$295,300
$984,200
$984,200
2007
22
$688,900
$295,300
$984,200
$1,968,400
2008
23
$688,900
$295,300
$984,200
$2,952,600
2009
24
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$4,452,600
2010
25
$2,300,000
$2,300,000
$6,752,600
2011
26
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$10,752,600
2012
27
$2,341,463
$2,341,463
$13,094,063
2013
28
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$17,094,063
2014
29
$3,354,838
$645,161
$3,354,838
$645,161
$20,448,901
$21,094,062
2015
30
$4,326,613
$4,326,613
$25,420,675
2016
31
$966,680
$3,383,320
$966,680
$3,383,320
$26,387,355
$29,770,675
2017
32
$800,000
$800,000
$30,570,675
2018
33
$810,000
$810,000
$31,380,675
Total
$30,494,775
$885,900
$31,380,675

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $19,563,001 $885,900 - $20,448,901
3 $8,355,094 - - $8,355,094
1 $966,680 - - $966,680
2 $1,610,000 - - $1,610,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2018-19 NJD Oct 23, 2018 - Nov 03, 2018 0 Upper Body
2017-18 WPG Jan 21, 2017 - Feb 07, 2017 0 Lower Body
2016-17 WPG Oct 24, 2016 - Nov 24, 2016 0 Upper Body
  • Oct 04, 2018 Signed a 1 year $810,000 contract with New Jersey (NJD)
  • Aug 26, 2017 Signed a 1 year $800,000 contract with New Jersey (NJD)
  • Mar 01, 2017 Traded to Boston (BOS) from Winnipeg (WPG) for 2017 6th round pick
  • Feb 08, 2016 Suspended 1 game for an excessive high-stick against Nick Holden (COL), forfeiting $23,387 in 2015-16 salary with Winnipeg (WPG)
  • Jun 30, 2015 Signed a 2 year $8.7 million contract with Winnipeg (WPG)
  • Feb 11, 2015 Traded to Winnipeg (WPG) from Buffalo (BUF) with Tyler Myers , Brendan Lemieux , Joel Armia and 2015 1st round pick for Evander Kane, Zach Bogosian and Jason Kasdorf
  • Jun 03, 2011 Signed a 4 year $16 million contract with Buffalo ( BUF)
  • Sep 13, 2009 Signed a 2 year $3.8 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • May 03, 2006 Signed a 3 year $2.95 million entry-level contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jun 26, 2004 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 1 (#13 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2018 NJ 57 5 8 13 -7 77 1 1 0 0 19 50 18 16
2017 NJ 59 8 7 15 -20 102 4 1 0 0 15 77 10 41
2016 BOS 58 8 14 22 6 109 3 1 0 0 3 62 24 7
2015 WPG 77 21 17 38 -23 183 6 3 1 2 13 59 22 47
2014 WPG 76 18 25 43 -12 147 4 5 0 1 15 81 47 86
2013 BUF 67 16 17 33 -18 181 2 5 1 0 25 75 37 106
2012 BUF 43 6 12 18 -14 113 0 0 0 0 9 44 19 33
2011 BUF 74 19 29 48 7 207 0 0 0 0 21 94 44 43

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TRANSACTIONS

Oct 04, 2018
Signed a 1 year $810,000 contract with New Jersey (NJD)
Aug 26, 2017
Signed a 1 year $800,000 contract with New Jersey (NJD)
Mar 01, 2017
Traded to Boston (BOS) from Winnipeg (WPG) for 2017 6th round pick
Feb 08, 2016
Suspended 1 game for an excessive high-stick against Nick Holden (COL), forfeiting $23,387 in 2015-16 salary with Winnipeg (WPG)
Jun 30, 2015
Signed a 2 year $8.7 million contract with Winnipeg (WPG)
Feb 11, 2015
Traded to Winnipeg (WPG) from Buffalo (BUF) with Tyler Myers , Brendan Lemieux , Joel Armia and 2015 1st round pick for Evander Kane, Zach Bogosian and Jason Kasdorf
Jun 03, 2011
Signed a 4 year $16 million contract with Buffalo ( BUF)
Sep 13, 2009
Signed a 2 year $3.8 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
May 03, 2006
Signed a 3 year $2.95 million entry-level contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Jun 26, 2004
Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 1 (#13 overall)

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