NHL
Nikita Novikov
Nikita Novikov
Buffalo Sabres, Defensemen
Age: 21y-5m-3d (Jul 25, 2003)
Country: RU
College: Dynamo Moscow
Drafted: Round 6 (#188 overall), 2021
2023-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Nikita Novikov signed a 3 year , $2,775,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, including $277,500 signing bonus, $2,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,775,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$277,500
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $867,500 | 1.04% | $867,500 | $867,500 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
21 | $867,500 | 0.99% | $867,500 | $1,735,000 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
22 | $867,500 | 0.99% | $867,500 | $2,602,500 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $57,500 | $867,500 | 1.04% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
21 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $57,500 | $867,500 | 0.99% | |
| 2025-26 |
|
22 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $57,500 | $867,500 | 0.99% | |
| 2026-27 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $867,500 | $867,500 | $2,602,500 | $867,500 | $867,500 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
21 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $867,500 | $1,735,000 | $1,735,000 | $867,500 | $867,500 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
22 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $867,500 | $2,602,500 | $867,500 | $867,500 | $867,500 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$0
Earnings w/ Different Teams
0 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
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| Total |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
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| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won | W | L | SV | SO | GAA | SV% |
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