Sami Vatanen

Dallas Stars, Defensemen
Age: 33-182d (Jun 03, 1991)
Exp: 9 Years
Country: FI
College: JYP
Drafted: Round 4 (#106 overall), 2009
INACTIVE

2020-2020

Sami Vatanen signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2020-21 29 $2,000,000 2.45% $448,266 $448,266
2021-22 30
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2020-21 29 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 2.45%
2021-22 30
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2020-21 29 $448,266 $448,266 $448,266 $448,266 $448,266
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2016-2019 Extension

Sami Vatanen signed a 4 year , $19,500,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including $19,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,875,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $19,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,875,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2014-2015

Sami Vatanen signed a 2 year , $2,525,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including $2,525,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,262,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,525,000
Average Salary:
$1,262,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / RFA
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2011-2013 Rookie

Sami Vatanen signed a 3 year , $2,355,000 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including $270,000 signing bonus, $2,355,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $785,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,355,000
Average Salary:
$785,000
Signing Bonus:
$270,000
Free Agent:
2014 / RFA
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Seasons

9 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$25,152,691

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2012 21
Active
$512,692
$512,692
2013 22
Active
$615,000
$1,127,692
2014 23
Active
$1,250,000
$2,377,692
2015 24
Active
$1,275,000
$3,652,692
2016 25
Active
$5,000,000
$8,652,692
2017 26
Retained
Active
$1,550,802
$3,449,197
$10,203,494
$13,652,691
2018 27
Active
$5,000,000
$18,652,691
2019 28
Active
Retained
$991,954
$3,508,046
$19,644,645
$23,152,691
2020 29
Active
Retained
$448,266
$1,551,734
$23,600,957
$25,152,691
Total
$25,152,691

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $10,023,494 $180,000 - $10,203,494
4 $13,508,978 - - $13,508,977
1 $991,954 - - $991,954
1 $448,266 - - $448,266
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2012
21
$422,692
$90,000
$512,692
$512,692
2013
22
$525,000
$90,000
$615,000
$1,127,692
2014
23
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$2,377,692
2015
24
$1,275,000
$1,275,000
$3,652,692
2016
25
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$8,652,692
2017
26
$1,550,802
$3,449,198
$1,550,802
$3,449,197
$10,203,494
$13,652,691
2018
27
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$18,652,691
2019
28
$991,954
$3,508,046
$991,954
$3,508,046
$19,644,645
$23,152,691
2020
29
$448,266
$1,551,734
$448,266
$1,551,734
$23,600,957
$25,152,691
Total
$24,972,692
$180,000
$25,152,691

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $10,023,494 $180,000 - $10,203,494
4 $13,508,978 - - $13,508,977
1 $991,954 - - $991,954
1 $448,266 - - $448,266

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2020-21 NJD Jan 12, 2021 - Feb 18, 2021 0 COVID-19
2019-20 NJD Feb 14, 2020 - Jul 13, 2020 0 Undisclosed
2019-20 NJD Nov 15, 2019 - Nov 19, 2019 0 Upper Body
2018-19 NJD Jan 31, 2019 - Feb 27, 2019 0 Concussion
2018-19 NJD Nov 17, 2018 - Nov 23, 2018 0 Lower Body
2017-18 ANA Oct 04, 2017 - Oct 28, 2017 0 Shoulder
2017-18 ANA Feb 16, 2017 - Feb 17, 2017 0 Lower Body
  • Apr 12, 2021 Claimed off waivers by Dallas (DAL)
  • Jan 07, 2021 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with New Jersey (NJD)
  • Feb 24, 2020 Traded to Carolina (CAR) from New Jersey (NJD) for Janne Kuokkanen, Fredrik Claesson and 2020 4th round pick
  • Nov 30, 2017 Traded to New Jersey (NJD) from Anaheim (ANA) for Adam Henrique, Joseph Blandisi and 2019 3rd round pick (#70)
  • Jun 18, 2016 Signed a 4 year $19.5 million extension with Anaheim (ANA)
  • Jan 16, 2015 Fined $3,394 Elbow to the head against David Booth (TOR)
  • Jul 22, 2014 Signed a 2 year $2.525 million contract with Anaheim (ANA)
  • May 31, 2011 Signed a 3 year $2.355 million contract with Anaheim (ANA)
  • Jun 24, 2009 Drafted by Anaheim (ANA): Round 4 (#106 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Jan 16, 2015 Elbow to the head against David Booth (TOR) $3,394
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2020 DAL 39 2 4 6 2 55 0 0 0 0 49 27 20 0
2019 NJ 47 5 18 23 -12 95 1 9 0 1 80 50 22 0
2018 NJ 50 4 13 17 -17 107 3 2 0 0 77 68 22 0
2017 NJ 72 4 28 32 -7 145 1 12 0 1 105 92 40 0
2016 ANA 71 3 21 24 3 117 2 12 0 0 128 75 30 0
2015 ANA 70 9 28 37 7 138 4 15 0 0 103 84 20 0
2014 ANA 67 12 25 37 5 122 7 10 1 0 123 75 36 1
2013 ANA 46 5 15 20 7 70 2 5 0 0 45 61 20 0
2012 ANA 8 2 0 2 3 6 0 0 0 0 13 2 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Apr 12, 2021
Claimed off waivers by Dallas (DAL)
Jan 07, 2021
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with New Jersey (NJD)
Feb 24, 2020
Traded to Carolina (CAR) from New Jersey (NJD) for Janne Kuokkanen, Fredrik Claesson and 2020 4th round pick
Nov 30, 2017
Traded to New Jersey (NJD) from Anaheim (ANA) for Adam Henrique, Joseph Blandisi and 2019 3rd round pick (#70)
Jun 18, 2016
Signed a 4 year $19.5 million extension with Anaheim (ANA)
Jan 16, 2015
Fined $3,394 Elbow to the head against David Booth (TOR)
Jul 22, 2014
Signed a 2 year $2.525 million contract with Anaheim (ANA)
May 31, 2011
Signed a 3 year $2.355 million contract with Anaheim (ANA)
Jun 24, 2009
Drafted by Anaheim (ANA): Round 4 (#106 overall)

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