Chris Kunitz

Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing
Age: 45-62d (Sep 26, 1979)
Exp: 13 Years
Country: CA
College: Ferris State
Drafted: Undrafted, ANA, 2003
Agent(s): Octagon
RETIRED

2018-2018

Chris Kunitz signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, 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:
2019 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2018-19 39 $1,000,000 1.26% $1,000,000 $1,000,000
2019-20 40
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2018-19 39 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 1.26%
2019-20 40
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018-19 39 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017 35-older

Chris Kunitz signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, 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:
2018 / UFA
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2014-2016 Extension

Chris Kunitz signed a 3 year , $11,550,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $11,550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,850,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $11,550,000
Average Salary:
$3,850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2012-2013

Chris Kunitz signed a 2 year , $7,450,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $7,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,725,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $7,450,000
Average Salary:
$3,725,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2008-2011

Chris Kunitz signed a 4 year , $14,900,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $14,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,725,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $14,900,000
Average Salary:
$3,725,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2006-2007 Rookie

Chris Kunitz signed a 2 year , $2,112,500 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including $2,112,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,056,250.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,112,500
Average Salary:
$1,056,250
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$37,467,988

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 27
Active
$962,500
$962,500
2007 28
Active
$1,150,000
$2,112,500
2008 29
Active
$3,500,000
$5,612,500
2009 30
Active
$3,600,000
$9,212,500
2010 31
Active
$3,800,000
$13,012,500
2011 32
Active
$4,000,000
$17,012,500
2012 33
Active
$2,180,488
$19,192,988
2013 34
Active
$3,725,000
$22,917,988
2014 35
Active
$3,850,000
$26,767,988
2015 36
Active
$3,850,000
$30,617,988
2016 37
Active
$3,850,000
$34,467,988
2017 38
Active
$2,000,000
$36,467,988
2018 39
Active
$1,000,000
$37,467,988
Total
$37,467,988

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $2,112,500 - - $2,112,500
9 $32,355,488 - - $32,355,488
1 $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
27
$962,500
$962,500
$962,500
2007
28
$1,150,000
$1,150,000
$2,112,500
2008
29
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$5,612,500
2009
30
$3,600,000
$3,600,000
$9,212,500
2010
31
$3,800,000
$3,800,000
$13,012,500
2011
32
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$17,012,500
2012
33
$2,180,488
$2,180,488
$19,192,988
2013
34
$3,725,000
$3,725,000
$22,917,988
2014
35
$3,850,000
$3,850,000
$26,767,988
2015
36
$3,850,000
$3,850,000
$30,617,988
2016
37
$3,850,000
$3,850,000
$34,467,988
2017
38
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$36,467,988
2018
39
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$37,467,988
Total
$37,467,988
$37,467,988

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $2,112,500 - - $2,112,500
9 $32,355,488 - - $32,355,488
1 $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2016-17 PIT Nov 21, 2016 - Dec 03, 2016 0 Lower Body
  • Jul 30, 2019 Retired from Professional Hockey
  • Jul 01, 2018 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jul 01, 2017 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Tampa Bay (TBL)
  • Jun 27, 2013 Signed a 3 year $11.55 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Oct 13, 2011 Signed a 2 year $7.45 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Feb 20, 2009 Traded to Phoenix (PHX) from Anaheim (ANA) with Eric Tangradi for Ryan Whitney
  • Aug 27, 2007 Signed a 4 year $14.9 million contract with Anaheim (ANA)
  • Jul 20, 2006 Signed a 2 year $2.11 million contract with Anaheim (ANA)
  • Apr 01, 2003 Signed a 2 year contract with Anaheim (ANA)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2018 CHI 56 5 5 10 -7 44 0 0 0 0 15 85 23 2
2017 TB 82 13 16 29 8 81 0 1 1 0 30 131 35 7
2016 PIT 71 9 20 29 0 134 0 5 0 0 28 216 36 3
2015 PIT 80 17 23 40 30 150 2 4 0 0 33 264 41 5
2014 PIT 74 17 23 40 2 170 9 7 1 0 29 211 56 7
2013 PIT 75 33 31 64 24 207 13 9 0 0 25 150 66 3
2012 PIT 47 22 30 52 30 113 0 0 0 0 13 104 39 4
2011 PIT 79 24 33 57 14 218 0 0 0 0 27 169 49 20

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Jul 30, 2019
Retired from Professional Hockey
Jul 01, 2018
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Jul 01, 2017
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Tampa Bay (TBL)
Jun 27, 2013
Signed a 3 year $11.55 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Oct 13, 2011
Signed a 2 year $7.45 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Feb 20, 2009
Traded to Phoenix (PHX) from Anaheim (ANA) with Eric Tangradi for Ryan Whitney
Aug 27, 2007
Signed a 4 year $14.9 million contract with Anaheim (ANA)
Jul 20, 2006
Signed a 2 year $2.11 million contract with Anaheim (ANA)
Apr 01, 2003
Signed a 2 year contract with Anaheim (ANA)

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