Alex Goligoski

Minnesota Wild, Defensemen
Age: 39-125d (Jul 30, 1985)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: US
College: Minnesota
Drafted: Round 2 (#61 overall), 2006
Agent(s): Octagon
RETIRED

2022-2023 Extension

Alex Goligoski signed a 2 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Wild, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2022-23 37 $2,000,000 2.42% $2,000,000 $2,000,000
2023-24 38 $2,000,000 2.40% $2,000,000 $4,000,000
2024-25 39
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2022-23 37 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 2.42%
2023-24 38 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 2.40%
2024-25 39
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022-23 37 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
2023-24 38 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2021 Free Agent

Alex Goligoski signed a 1 year , $5,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Wild, including $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2020 Extension

Alex Goligoski signed a 5 year , $27,375,000 contract with the Arizona Coyotes, including $27,375,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,475,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $27,375,000
Average Salary:
$5,475,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2012-2015

Alex Goligoski signed a 4 year , $18,400,000 contract with the Dallas Stars, including $18,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,600,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $18,400,000
Average Salary:
$4,600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2009-2011

Alex Goligoski signed a 3 year , $5,500,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $5,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,833,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,833,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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2007-2008 Rookie

Alex Goligoski signed a 2 year , $1,968,400 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $590,600 signing bonus, $1,968,400 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $984,200.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,968,400
Average Salary:
$984,200
Signing Bonus:
$590,600
Free Agent:
2009 / RFA
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Seasons

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$60,224,137

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 22
Active
$795,300
$795,300
2008 23
Active
$895,300
$1,690,600
2009 24
Active
$1,250,000
$2,940,600
2010 25
Active
$1,500,000
$4,440,600
2011 26
Active
$2,750,000
$7,190,600
2012 27
Active
$2,458,537
$9,649,137
2013 28
Active
$4,600,000
$14,249,137
2014 29
Active
$4,800,000
$19,049,137
2015 30
Active
$4,800,000
$23,849,137
2016 31
Active
$5,375,000
$29,224,137
2017 32
Active
$6,100,000
$35,324,137
2018 33
Active
$6,100,000
$41,424,137
2019 34
Active
$5,800,000
$47,224,137
2020 35
Active
$4,000,000
$51,224,137
2021 36
Active
$5,000,000
$56,224,137
2022 37
Active
$2,000,000
$58,224,137
2023 38
Active
$2,000,000
$60,224,137
Total
$60,224,137

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,850,000 $590,600 - $4,440,600
4 $14,608,537 - - $14,608,537
6 $32,175,000 - - $32,175,000
3 $9,000,000 - - $9,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
22
$500,000
$295,300
$795,300
$795,300
2008
23
$600,000
$295,300
$895,300
$1,690,600
2009
24
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$2,940,600
2010
25
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$4,440,600
2011
26
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$7,190,600
2012
27
$2,458,537
$2,458,537
$9,649,137
2013
28
$4,600,000
$4,600,000
$14,249,137
2014
29
$4,800,000
$4,800,000
$19,049,137
2015
30
$4,800,000
$4,800,000
$23,849,137
2016
31
$5,375,000
$5,375,000
$29,224,137
2017
32
$6,100,000
$6,100,000
$35,324,137
2018
33
$6,100,000
$6,100,000
$41,424,137
2019
34
$5,800,000
$5,800,000
$47,224,137
2020
35
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$51,224,137
2021
36
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$56,224,137
2022
37
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$58,224,137
2023
38
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$60,224,137
Total
$59,633,537
$590,600
$60,224,137

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,850,000 $590,600 - $4,440,600
4 $14,608,537 - - $14,608,537
6 $32,175,000 - - $32,175,000
3 $9,000,000 - - $9,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2023-24 MIN Oct 18, 2023 - Nov 24, 2023 0 Lower Body
2021-22 MIN Jan 08, 2022 - Jan 15, 2022 0 COVID-19
2018-19 ARI Nov 15, 2018 - Nov 21, 2018 0 Lower Body
  • Sep 05, 2024 Retired from Professional Hockey
  • Mar 30, 2022 Signed a 2 year $4 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Nov 15, 2021 Fined $5,000 High-sticking Jordan Eberle (SEA)
  • Jul 28, 2021 Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 22, 2016 Signed a 5 year $27.375 million extension with Arizona (AZ)
  • Jun 17, 2016 Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Dallas (DAL) for 2016 5th round pick
  • Jan 23, 2012 Signed a 4 year $18.4 million extension with Dallas (DAL)
  • Feb 21, 2011 Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Pittsburgh (PIT) for Matt Niskanen and James Neal
  • Jun 19, 2009 Signed a 3 year $5.5 million contract with Pittsburgh
  • Jul 10, 2007 Signed a 2 year $1.9 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jun 24, 2006 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 2 (#61 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 15, 2021 High-sticking Jordan Eberle (SEA) $5,000
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2023 MIN 36 0 10 10 -8 32 0 2 0 0 41 23 18 0
2022 MIN 46 2 4 6 -9 63 0 1 0 0 67 33 16 0
2021 MIN 72 2 28 30 41 80 0 4 0 0 96 56 34 0
2020 ARI 56 3 19 22 2 72 0 7 0 0 108 76 14 0
2019 ARI 70 4 28 32 8 101 2 8 0 0 134 91 24 0
2018 ARI 76 3 24 27 -7 102 1 6 0 2 154 79 16 1
2017 ARI 78 12 23 35 -31 119 3 8 0 0 154 114 26 0
2016 ARI 82 6 30 36 -9 112 1 7 1 1 143 137 28 0
2015 DAL 81 5 31 36 22 125 1 4 0 1 158 100 34 0
2014 DAL 81 4 32 36 0 122 0 8 0 2 157 100 24 0
2013 DAL 76 5 34 39 8 134 3 12 0 0 144 91 24 0
2012 DAL 44 2 23 25 6 76 0 0 0 0 58 52 18 0
2011 DAL 68 8 20 28 0 130 0 0 0 0 89 49 16 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Sep 05, 2024
Retired from Professional Hockey
Mar 30, 2022
Signed a 2 year $4 million contract extension with Minnesota (MIN)
Nov 15, 2021
Fined $5,000 High-sticking Jordan Eberle (SEA)
Jul 28, 2021
Signed a 1 year $5 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 22, 2016
Signed a 5 year $27.375 million extension with Arizona (AZ)
Jun 17, 2016
Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Dallas (DAL) for 2016 5th round pick
Jan 23, 2012
Signed a 4 year $18.4 million extension with Dallas (DAL)
Feb 21, 2011
Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Pittsburgh (PIT) for Matt Niskanen and James Neal
Jun 19, 2009
Signed a 3 year $5.5 million contract with Pittsburgh
Jul 10, 2007
Signed a 2 year $1.9 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Jun 24, 2006
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 2 (#61 overall)

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