NHL
Chris Driedger
Chris Driedger
Florida Panthers, Goaltenders
Age: 30-195d (May 18, 1994)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: CA
Drafted: Round 3 (#76 overall), 2012
2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Chris Driedger signed a 1 year , $795,000 contract with the Florida Panthers, including $795,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $795,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $795,000
Average Salary:
$795,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
30 |
Buried
|
$795,000 | 0.90% | $4,141 | $4,141 |
| 2025-26 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
30 |
Buried
|
$795,000 | $795,000 | 0.90% |
| 2025-26 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
30 |
Buried |
$4,141 | $4,141 | $4,141 | $4,141 | $4,141 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2023 Free Agent
Chris Driedger signed a 3 year , $10,500,000 contract with the Seattle Kraken, including $10,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $10,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2019-2020 Extension
Chris Driedger signed a 2 year , $1,700,000 contract with the Florida Panthers, including $100,000 signing bonus, $1,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $850,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,700,000
Average Salary:
$850,000
Signing Bonus:
$100,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2018-2018
Chris Driedger signed a 1 year , $650,000 contract with the Florida Panthers, including $650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $650,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $650,000
Average Salary:
$650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2017
Chris Driedger signed a 1 year , $735,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators, including $735,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $735,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $735,000
Average Salary:
$735,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2014-2016
Chris Driedger signed a 3 year , $2,265,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators, including $2,265,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $755,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,265,000
Average Salary:
$755,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / RFA
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Seasons
5 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$13,086,184
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$102,043 |
$102,043 |
|
| 2016 | 22 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$780,000 |
$882,043 |
|
| 2019 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$750,000 |
$1,632,043 |
|
| 2020 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$950,000 |
$2,582,043 |
|
| 2021 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$2,500,000 |
$5,082,043 |
|
| 2022 | 28 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$3,500,000 |
$8,582,043 |
|
| 2023 | 29 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$4,500,000 |
$13,082,043 |
|
| 2024 | 30 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$4,141 |
$13,086,184 |
|
| Total |
$13,086,184 |
$13,086,184 |
||||
| Total |
$13,086,184 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$882,043 | - | - | $882,043 |
| 3 |
|
$1,604,141 | $100,000 | - | $1,704,141 |
| 3 |
|
$10,500,000 | - | - | $10,500,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
|
20 |
$102,043
|
$102,043 |
$102,043 |
||
| 2016 |
|
22 |
$780,000
|
$780,000 |
$882,043 |
||
| 2019 |
|
25 |
$750,000
|
$750,000 |
$1,632,043 |
||
| 2020 |
|
26 |
$850,000
|
$100,000 |
$950,000 |
$2,582,043 |
|
| 2021 |
|
27 |
$2,500,000
|
$2,500,000 |
$5,082,043 |
||
| 2022 |
|
28 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$8,582,043 |
||
| 2023 |
|
29 |
$4,500,000
|
$4,500,000 |
$13,082,043 |
||
| 2024 |
|
30 |
$4,141
|
$4,141 |
$13,086,184 |
||
| Total |
$12,986,184 |
$100,000 |
$13,086,184 |
$13,086,184 |
|||
| Total |
$12,986,184 |
$100,000 |
$13,086,184 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$882,043 | - | - | $882,043 |
| 3 |
|
$1,604,141 | $100,000 | - | $1,704,141 |
| 3 |
|
$10,500,000 | - | - | $10,500,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
SEA |
Oct 10, 2022 - Feb 24, 2023 | 0 | Undisclosed |
| 2021-22 |
SEA |
Jan 16, 2022 - Jan 27, 2022 | 0 | COVID-19 |
| 2021-22 |
SEA |
Dec 01, 2021 - Dec 11, 2021 | 0 | Undisclosed |
| 2021-22 |
SEA |
Oct 19, 2021 - Nov 02, 2021 | 0 | Undisclosed |
| 2019-20 |
FLA |
Feb 03, 2020 - Mar 05, 2020 | 0 | Upper Body |
-
Oct 09, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Florida (FLA)
-
Jul 01, 2024
Signed a 1 year $795,000 contract with Florida (FLA)
-
Feb 24, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by Seattle (SEA)
-
Jul 21, 2021
Signed a 3 year $10.5 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Apr 30, 2019
Signed a 2 year $1.7 million contract extension with Florida (FLA)
-
Feb 24, 2019
Signed a minor league contract with Florida (FLA)
-
Jul 04, 2017
Signed a 1 year $735,000 contract with Ottawa (OTT)
-
Jun 23, 2012
Drafted by Ottawa (OTT): Round 3 (#76 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | SV | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SEA | 2 | 1 | 1 | 55 | 0 | 2.50 | .917 |
| 2021 | SEA | 27 | 9 | 14 | 649 | 1 | 2.96 | .899 |
| 2020 | FLA | 23 | 14 | 6 | 593 | 3 | 2.07 | .927 |
| 2019 | FLA | 12 | 7 | 2 | 332 | 1 | 2.05 | .938 |
| 2016 | OTT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 6.00 | .733 |
| 2015 | OTT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 |
| 2014 | OTT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 |
