NHL
Chris Kunitz
Chris Kunitz
Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing
Age: 45y-2m-26d (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
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 |
