Jeff Carter

Pittsburgh Penguins, Center
Age: 39y-11m-12d (Dec 31, 1984)
Exp: 17 Years
Country: CA
College: Sault Ste. Marie
Drafted: Round 1 (#11 overall), 2003
Agent(s): Wasserman

2022-2023 Extension

Jeff Carter signed a 2 year , $6,250,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $6,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,125,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $6,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2022-23 38 $3,125,000 3.79% $3,250,000 $3,250,000
2023-24 39 $3,125,000 3.74% $3,000,000 $6,250,000
2024-25 40
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2022-23 38 $3,250,000 $3,125,000 3.79%
2023-24 39 $3,000,000 $3,125,000 3.74%
2024-25 40
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022-23 38 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $6,250,000 $3,250,000 $3,125,000
2023-24 39 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $6,250,000 $3,000,000 $3,125,000 $3,000,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2011-2021

Jeff Carter signed a 11 year , $58,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, including $58,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,272,727.
Contract Terms:
11 yr(s) / $58,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,272,727
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2008-2010

Jeff Carter signed a 3 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, including $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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2005-2007 Rookie

Jeff Carter signed a 3 year , $2,827,200 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, including $565,400 signing bonus, $2,827,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $942,400.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,827,200
Average Salary:
$942,400
Signing Bonus:
$565,400
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Seasons

17 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$79,485,737

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 21
Active
$1,225,100
$1,225,100
2006 22
Active
$659,700
$1,884,800
2007 23
Active
$942,400
$2,827,200
2008 24
Active
$4,500,000
$7,327,200
2009 25
Active
$5,000,000
$12,327,200
2010 26
Active
$5,500,000
$17,827,200
2011 27
Active
$6,000,000
$23,827,200
2012 28
Active
$3,658,537
$27,485,737
2013 29
Active
$6,500,000
$33,985,737
2014 30
Active
$6,750,000
$40,735,737
2015 31
Active
$7,000,000
$47,735,737
2016 32
Active
$7,000,000
$54,735,737
2017 33
Active
$6,500,000
$61,235,737
2018 34
Active
$5,000,000
$66,235,737
2019 35
Active
$3,000,000
$69,235,737
2020 36
Active
Retained
$448,266
$1,551,734
$69,684,003
$71,235,737
2021 37
Active
$2,000,000
$73,235,737
2022 38
Active
$3,250,000
$76,485,737
2023 39
Active
$3,000,000
$79,485,737
Total
$79,485,737

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $17,261,800 $565,400 - $17,827,200
10 $52,960,271 - - $52,960,271
4 $8,698,266 - - $8,698,266
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
21
$659,700
$565,400
$1,225,100
$1,225,100
2006
22
$659,700
$659,700
$1,884,800
2007
23
$942,400
$942,400
$2,827,200
2008
24
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$7,327,200
2009
25
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$12,327,200
2010
26
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$17,827,200
2011
27
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$23,827,200
2012
28
$3,658,537
$3,658,537
$27,485,737
2013
29
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$33,985,737
2014
30
$6,750,000
$6,750,000
$40,735,737
2015
31
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
$47,735,737
2016
32
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
$54,735,737
2017
33
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$61,235,737
2018
34
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$66,235,737
2019
35
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$69,235,737
2020
36
$448,266
$1,551,734
$448,266
$1,551,734
$69,684,003
$71,235,737
2021
37
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$73,235,737
2022
38
$3,250,000
$3,250,000
$76,485,737
2023
39
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$79,485,737
Total
$78,920,337
$565,400
$79,485,737

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $17,261,800 $565,400 - $17,827,200
10 $52,960,271 - - $52,960,271
4 $8,698,266 - - $8,698,266

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2021-22 PIT Dec 31, 2021 - Jan 08, 2022 0 COVID-19
2021-22 PIT Oct 26, 2021 - Oct 30, 2021 0 COVID-19
2017-18 LAK Oct 20, 2017 - Feb 25, 2018 0 Ankle
  • Jan 26, 2022 Signed a 2 year $6.25 million contract extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Apr 12, 2021 Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Los Angeles (LAK) for 2022 3rd round pick [Converts to a 2nd if PIT reaches the Stanley Cup (50% playing time)] and 2022 4th round pick [Converts to a 3rd if Carter plays 50 games in 2021-22]
  • Feb 23, 2012 Traded to Los Angeles (LAK) from Columbus (CBJ) for Jack Johnson and 2012 1st round pick
  • Jun 23, 2011 Traded to Columbus (CBJ) from Philadelphia (PHI) for Jakub Voracek, 2011 1st round pick and 2011 3rd round pick
  • Nov 13, 2010 Signed an 11 year $58 million extension with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jun 27, 2008 Signed a 3 year $15 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jul 27, 2005 Signed a 3 year $2.827 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jun 21, 2003 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 1 (#11 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2023 PIT 72 11 4 15 -7 89 4 0 2 0 33 73 12 265
2022 PIT 79 13 16 29 -16 139 4 5 0 1 54 80 30 557
2021 PIT 76 19 26 45 -8 200 3 3 1 0 50 99 38 648
2020 PIT 54 17 13 30 3 154 2 3 0 0 30 41 22 153
2019 LA 60 17 10 27 -21 182 3 2 0 0 23 66 36 382
2018 LA 76 13 20 33 -20 174 5 7 1 1 30 80 42 607
2017 LA 27 13 9 22 4 85 6 3 1 0 11 27 2 222
2016 LA 82 32 34 66 2 250 10 12 1 0 37 86 41 735
2015 LA 77 24 38 62 18 242 4 8 1 1 39 89 20 598
2014 LA 82 28 34 62 7 218 9 5 1 1 33 76 28 627
2013 LA 69 27 22 49 9 246 9 6 1 0 27 68 44 324
2012 LA 45 24 5 29 -1 122 0 0 0 0 23 23 14 183
2011 LA 52 21 12 33 -12 175 0 0 0 0 14 13 16 369

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TRANSACTIONS

Jan 26, 2022
Signed a 2 year $6.25 million contract extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Apr 12, 2021
Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Los Angeles (LAK) for 2022 3rd round pick [Converts to a 2nd if PIT reaches the Stanley Cup (50% playing time)] and 2022 4th round pick [Converts to a 3rd if Carter plays 50 games in 2021-22]
Feb 23, 2012
Traded to Los Angeles (LAK) from Columbus (CBJ) for Jack Johnson and 2012 1st round pick
Jun 23, 2011
Traded to Columbus (CBJ) from Philadelphia (PHI) for Jakub Voracek, 2011 1st round pick and 2011 3rd round pick
Nov 13, 2010
Signed an 11 year $58 million extension with Philadelphia (PHI)
Jun 27, 2008
Signed a 3 year $15 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Jul 27, 2005
Signed a 3 year $2.827 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Jun 21, 2003
Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 1 (#11 overall)

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