Derek Forbort

Vancouver Canucks, Defensemen
Age: 32-270d (Mar 04, 1992)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: North Dakota
Drafted: Round 1 (#15 overall), 2010
2024-25 Cap Hit

$1,500,000

2024-25 Cash

$1,500,000

Career Earnings

$18,181,950

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Derek Forbort signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Vancouver Canucks, including $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000. In 2024-25, Forbort will earn a base salary of $1,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 32 $1,500,000 1.70% $1,500,000 $1,500,000
2025-26 33
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2024-25 32 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 1.70%
2025-26 33
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 32 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2023 Free Agent

Derek Forbort signed a 3 year , $9,000,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, including $9,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2020-2020

Derek Forbort signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2018-2019 Extension

Derek Forbort signed a 2 year , $5,050,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings, including $5,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,525,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,050,000
Average Salary:
$2,525,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2016-2017

Derek Forbort signed a 2 year , $1,300,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings, including $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $650,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,300,000
Average Salary:
$650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2015 Rookie

Derek Forbort signed a 3 year , $2,590,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings, including $270,000 signing bonus, $2,590,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $863,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,590,000
Average Salary:
$863,333
Signing Bonus:
$270,000
Free Agent:
2016 / RFA
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Seasons

8 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$18,181,950

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015 23
Reserve / minor-buried
$481,950
$481,950
2016 24
Active
$650,000
$1,131,950
2017 25
Active
$650,000
$1,781,950
2018 26
Active
$2,100,000
$3,881,950
2019 27
Active
Retained
$617,214
$2,182,786
$4,499,164
$6,681,950
2020 28
Active
$1,000,000
$7,681,950
2021 29
Active
$2,000,000
$9,681,950
2022 30
Reserve
$3,500,000
$13,181,950
2023 31
Reserve
$3,500,000
$16,681,950
2024 32
Injured
$1,500,000
$18,181,950
Total      
$18,181,950
$18,181,950
Total
$18,181,950

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $5,974,736 $90,000 - $6,064,736
1 $617,214 - - $617,214
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
3 $8,000,000 $1,000,000 - $9,000,000
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
23
$391,950
$90,000
$481,950
$481,950
2016
24
$650,000
$650,000
$1,131,950
2017
25
$650,000
$650,000
$1,781,950
2018
26
$2,100,000
$2,100,000
$3,881,950
2019
27
$617,214
$2,182,786
$617,214
$2,182,786
$4,499,164
$6,681,950
2020
28
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$7,681,950
2021
29
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$9,681,950
2022
30
$2,500,000
$1,000,000
$3,500,000
$13,181,950
2023
31
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$16,681,950
2024
32
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$18,181,950
Total
$17,091,950
$1,090,000
$18,181,950
$18,181,950
Total
$17,091,950
$1,090,000
$18,181,950

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
5 $5,974,736 $90,000 - $6,064,736
1 $617,214 - - $617,214
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
3 $8,000,000 $1,000,000 - $9,000,000
1 $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2024-25 VAN Nov 17, 2024 - TBD 0 Knee
2023-24 BOS Mar 08, 2024 - TBD 0 Undisclosed
2023-24 BOS Dec 07, 2023 - Jan 20, 2024 0 Undisclosed
2022-23 BOS Apr 08, 2023 - Apr 10, 2023 0 Lower Body
2022-23 BOS Nov 02, 2022 - Nov 29, 2022 0 Upper Body
2021-22 BOS Jan 10, 2022 - Jan 15, 2022 0 COVID-19
2019-20 LAK Oct 02, 2019 - Dec 28, 2019 0 Back
  • Jul 01, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Vancouver (VAN)
  • May 05, 2022 Fined $5,000 High-sticking Teuvo Teravainen (CAR)
  • Jul 28, 2021 Signed a 3 year $9 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Oct 11, 2020 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Winnipeg (WPG)
  • Feb 24, 2020 Traded to Calgary (CGY) from Los Angeles (LAK) for 2021 4th round pick
  • Oct 20, 2017 Signed a 2 year $5.05 million contract extension with Los Angeles (LAK)
  • Jul 09, 2016 Signed a 2 year $1.3 million contract with Los Angeles (LAK)
  • Apr 06, 2013 Signed a 3 year $2.59 million contract with Los Angeles (LAK)
  • Jun 25, 2010 Drafted by Los Angeles (LAK): Round 1 (#15 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
May 05, 2022 High-sticking Teuvo Teravainen (CAR) $5,000
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2024 VAN 4 0 1 0 -2 3 0 0 0 0 5 1 2 0
2023 BOS 35 0 4 4 8 22 0 0 0 0 65 60 17 0
2022 BOS 54 5 7 12 12 38 0 0 2 0 88 106 23 0
2021 BOS 76 4 10 14 2 64 0 0 0 1 100 133 48 0
2020 WPG 56 2 10 12 1 67 0 0 0 0 115 80 35 0
2019 CGY 20 0 1 1 -5 22 0 0 0 0 30 35 4 0
2018 LA 81 2 12 14 -13 75 0 0 0 0 139 105 52 0
2017 LA 78 1 17 18 18 78 0 0 0 0 156 142 49 0
2016 LA 82 2 17 19 8 100 0 0 0 1 159 180 54 1
2015 LA 14 1 1 2 -1 14 0 0 0 0 7 9 17 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 01, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Vancouver (VAN)
May 05, 2022
Fined $5,000 High-sticking Teuvo Teravainen (CAR)
Jul 28, 2021
Signed a 3 year $9 million contract with Boston (BOS)
Oct 11, 2020
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Winnipeg (WPG)
Feb 24, 2020
Traded to Calgary (CGY) from Los Angeles (LAK) for 2021 4th round pick
Oct 20, 2017
Signed a 2 year $5.05 million contract extension with Los Angeles (LAK)
Jul 09, 2016
Signed a 2 year $1.3 million contract with Los Angeles (LAK)
Apr 06, 2013
Signed a 3 year $2.59 million contract with Los Angeles (LAK)
Jun 25, 2010
Drafted by Los Angeles (LAK): Round 1 (#15 overall)

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