Ben Bishop

Buffalo Sabres, Goaltenders
Age: 37-3d (Nov 21, 1986)
Exp: 13 Years
Country: US
College: Maine
Drafted: Round 3 (#85 overall), 2005
INACTIVE

2017-2022 Extension

Ben Bishop signed a 6 year , $29,500,000 contract with the Dallas Stars, including $13,500,000 signing bonus, $29,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,916,667.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $29,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,916,667
Signing Bonus:
$13,500,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2017-18 31 $4,916,667 6.56% $7,000,000 $7,000,000
2018-19 32 $4,916,667 6.18% $6,500,000 $13,500,000
2019-20 33 $4,916,667 6.03% $5,500,000 $19,000,000
2020-21 34 $4,916,667 6.03% $3,500,000 $22,500,000
2021-22 35 $4,916,667 6.03% $3,500,000 $26,000,000
2022-23 36 $4,916,667 5.96% $3,500,000 $29,500,000
2023-24 37
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2017-18 31 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,916,667 6.56%
2018-19 32 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $4,916,667 6.18%
2019-20 33 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $4,916,667 6.03%
2020-21 34 $1,000,000 $2,500,000 $4,916,667 6.03%
2021-22 35 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $4,916,667 6.03%
2022-23 36 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $4,916,667 5.96%
2023-24 37
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017-18 31 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $4,916,667
2018-19 32 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $6,500,000 $13,500,000 $6,750,000 $4,500,000
2019-20 33 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $5,500,000 $19,000,000 $6,333,333 $4,000,000
2020-21 34 $1,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,500,000 $22,500,000 $5,625,000 $3,500,000
2021-22 35 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $3,500,000 $26,000,000 $5,200,000 $3,500,000
2022-23 36 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $3,500,000 $29,500,000 $4,916,667 $3,500,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2015-2016 Extension

Ben Bishop signed a 2 year , $11,900,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $11,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,950,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,900,000
Average Salary:
$5,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2014 Extension

Ben Bishop signed a 2 year , $4,600,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $4,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,300,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,600,000
Average Salary:
$2,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012

Ben Bishop signed a 1 year , $650,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators, including $650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $650,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $650,000
Average Salary:
$650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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2011-2011

Ben Bishop signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the St Louis Blues, including $600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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2008-2010 Rookie

Ben Bishop signed a 3 year , $2,680,000 contract with the St Louis Blues, including $255,000 signing bonus, $2,680,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $893,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,680,000
Average Salary:
$893,333
Signing Bonus:
$255,000
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$46,980,488

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 25
Active
$600,000
$600,000
2012 26
Active
$380,488
$980,488
2013 27
Active
$2,200,000
$3,180,488
2014 28
Active
$2,400,000
$5,580,488
2015 29
Active
$5,950,000
$11,530,488
2016 30
Active
Retained
$1,421,408
$4,528,592
$12,951,896
$17,480,488
2017 31
Active
$7,000,000
$24,480,488
2018 32
Active
$6,500,000
$30,980,488
2019 33
Active
$5,500,000
$36,480,488
2020 34
Reserve
$3,500,000
$39,980,488
2021 35
Reserve
$3,500,000
$43,480,488
2022 36
Injured
$3,500,000
$46,980,488
Total
$46,980,488

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $600,000 - - $600,000
5 $15,459,080 - - $15,459,080
1 $1,421,408 - - $1,421,408
5 $13,500,000 $12,500,000 - $26,000,000
1 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 - $3,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
25
$600,000
$600,000
$600,000
2012
26
$380,488
$380,488
$980,488
2013
27
$2,200,000
$2,200,000
$3,180,488
2014
28
$2,400,000
$2,400,000
$5,580,488
2015
29
$5,950,000
$5,950,000
$11,530,488
2016
30
$1,421,408
$4,528,592
$1,421,408
$4,528,592
$12,951,896
$17,480,488
2017
31
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$7,000,000
$24,480,488
2018
32
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$6,500,000
$30,980,488
2019
33
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$5,500,000
$36,480,488
2020
34
$1,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,500,000
$39,980,488
2021
35
$2,500,000
$1,000,000
$3,500,000
$43,480,488
2022
36
$2,500,000
$1,000,000
$3,500,000
$46,980,488
Total
$33,480,488
$13,500,000
$46,980,488

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $600,000 - - $600,000
5 $15,459,080 - - $15,459,080
1 $1,421,408 - - $1,421,408
5 $13,500,000 $12,500,000 - $26,000,000
1 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 - $3,500,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2022-23 BUF Oct 10, 2022 - TBD 0 Knee
2021-22 DAL Oct 12, 2021 - Apr 05, 2022 0 Knee
2020-21 DAL Jan 13, 2021 - May 08, 2021 0 Knee
2018-19 DAL Feb 08, 2019 - Feb 21, 2019 0 Upper Body
2018-19 DAL Nov 23, 2018 - Nov 29, 2018 0 Upper Body
2016-17 TBL Dec 21, 2016 - Jan 12, 2017 0 Lower Body
  • Jun 10, 2022 Traded to Buffalo (BUF) from Dallas (DAL) with 2022 7th round pick for future considerations
  • May 12, 2017 Signed a 6 year $29.5 million contract extension with Dallas (DAL)
  • May 09, 2017 Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Los Angeles (LAK) for 2017 4th round pick
  • Feb 26, 2017 Traded to Los Angeles (LAK) from Tampa Bay (TBL) for Peter Budaj, Erik Cernak, 2017 7th round pick and 2017 pick
  • Aug 12, 2014 Signed a 2 year $11.9 million extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Apr 15, 2013 Signed a 2 year $4.6 million extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Apr 03, 2013 Traded to Tampa Bay (TBL) from Ottawa (OTT) for Cory Conacher and 2013 4th round pick
  • Feb 26, 2012 Signed a 1 year $650k contract with Ottawa (OTT)
  • Feb 26, 2012 Traded to Ottawa (OTT) from St Louis (STL) for 2013 2nd round pick
  • Jul 05, 2011 Signed a 1 year $800k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 11, 2008 Signed a 3 year $2.68 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jul 30, 2005 Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 3 (#85 overall)
Year Team GP W L SV SO GAA SV%
2019 DAL 44 21 16 1,183 2 2.50 .920
2018 DAL 46 27 15 1,236 7 1.98 .934
2017 DAL 53 26 17 1,317 5 2.49 .916
2016 LA 39 18 15 946 1 2.54 .910
2015 TB 61 35 21 1,549 6 2.06 .926
2014 TB 62 0 0 1,484 0 2.32 .916
2013 TB 61 0 0 1,598 0 2.20 .925
2012 TB 19 0 0 572 0 2.70 .920
2011 STL 10 0 0 228 0 2.46 .916

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Jun 10, 2022
Traded to Buffalo (BUF) from Dallas (DAL) with 2022 7th round pick for future considerations
May 12, 2017
Signed a 6 year $29.5 million contract extension with Dallas (DAL)
May 09, 2017
Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Los Angeles (LAK) for 2017 4th round pick
Feb 26, 2017
Traded to Los Angeles (LAK) from Tampa Bay (TBL) for Peter Budaj, Erik Cernak, 2017 7th round pick and 2017 pick
Aug 12, 2014
Signed a 2 year $11.9 million extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
Apr 15, 2013
Signed a 2 year $4.6 million extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
Apr 03, 2013
Traded to Tampa Bay (TBL) from Ottawa (OTT) for Cory Conacher and 2013 4th round pick
Feb 26, 2012
Signed a 1 year $650k contract with Ottawa (OTT)
Feb 26, 2012
Traded to Ottawa (OTT) from St Louis (STL) for 2013 2nd round pick
Jul 05, 2011
Signed a 1 year $800k contract with St. Louis (STL)
Mar 11, 2008
Signed a 3 year $2.68 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
Jul 30, 2005
Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 3 (#85 overall)

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