Kari Lehtonen

Dallas Stars, Goaltenders
Age: 41-23d (Nov 15, 1983)
Exp: 13 Years
Country: FI
College: Jokerit
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2002
Agent(s): Octagon
INACTIVE

2013-2017 Extension

Kari Lehtonen signed a 5 year , $29,500,000 contract with the Dallas Stars, including $29,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,900,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $29,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2013-14 30 $5,900,000 9.18% $6,250,000 $6,250,000
2014-15 31 $5,900,000 8.55% $6,250,000 $12,500,000
2015-16 32 $5,900,000 8.26% $6,000,000 $18,500,000
2016-17 33 $5,900,000 8.08% $6,000,000 $24,500,000
2017-18 34 $5,900,000 7.87% $5,000,000 $29,500,000
2018-19 35
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2013-14 30 $6,250,000 $5,900,000 9.18%
2014-15 31 $6,250,000 $5,900,000 8.55%
2015-16 32 $6,000,000 $5,900,000 8.26%
2016-17 33 $6,000,000 $5,900,000 8.08%
2017-18 34 $5,000,000 $5,900,000 7.87%
2018-19 35
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2013-14 30 $6,250,000 $6,250,000 $6,250,000 $6,250,000 $5,900,000
2014-15 31 $6,250,000 $6,250,000 $12,500,000 $6,250,000 $5,812,500
2015-16 32 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $18,500,000 $6,166,667 $5,666,667
2016-17 33 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $24,500,000 $6,125,000 $5,500,000
2017-18 34 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $29,500,000 $5,900,000 $5,000,000
Contract Notes
  • NTC in 2013-14 and 2014-15
  • Limited NTC for remainder of deal
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2010-2012

Kari Lehtonen signed a 3 year , $10,650,000 contract with the Dallas Stars, including $10,650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,550,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,650,000
Average Salary:
$3,550,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2009-2009

Kari Lehtonen signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Thrashers, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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2008-2008

Kari Lehtonen signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Thrashers, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2009 / RFA
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2006-2007

Kari Lehtonen signed a 2 year , $3,700,000 contract with the Atlanta Thrashers, including $3,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,850,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,700,000
Average Salary:
$1,850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$43,450,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 23
Active
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
2007 24
Active
$2,200,000
$3,700,000
2008 25
Active
$3,000,000
$6,700,000
2009 26
Active
$3,000,000
$9,700,000
2012 29
Active
$4,250,000
$13,950,000
2013 30
Active
$6,250,000
$20,200,000
2014 31
Active
$6,250,000
$26,450,000
2015 32
Active
$6,000,000
$32,450,000
2016 33
Active
$6,000,000
$38,450,000
2017 34
Active
$5,000,000
$43,450,000
Total
$43,450,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $9,700,000 - - $9,700,000
6 $33,750,000 - - $33,750,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
23
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
2007
24
$2,200,000
$2,200,000
$3,700,000
2008
25
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$6,700,000
2009
26
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$9,700,000
2012
29
$4,250,000
$4,250,000
$13,950,000
2013
30
$6,250,000
$6,250,000
$20,200,000
2014
31
$6,250,000
$6,250,000
$26,450,000
2015
32
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$32,450,000
2016
33
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$38,450,000
2017
34
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$43,450,000
Total
$43,450,000
$43,450,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $9,700,000 - - $9,700,000
6 $33,750,000 - - $33,750,000
  • Sep 15, 2012 Signed a 5 year $29.5 million extension with Dallas (DAL)
  • May 11, 2010 Signed a 3 year $10.65 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Feb 09, 2010 Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Atlanta (ATL) for Ivan Vishnevskiy and 2010 4th round pick
  • Jul 15, 2009 Signed a 1 year $3 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 22, 2002 Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 1 (#2 overall)
Year Team GP W L SV SO GAA SV%
2017 DAL 37 15 14 863 1 2.56 .912
2016 DAL 59 22 24 1,395 3 2.85 .902
2015 DAL 42 25 9 999 2 2.73 .907
2014 DAL 65 0 0 1,694 0 2.94 .903
2013 DAL 61 0 0 1,611 0 2.44 .917
2012 DAL 34 0 0 917 0 2.64 .918
2011 DAL 57 0 0 1,553 0 2.36 .921
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