Brad Richards

Age: 44-215d (May 01, 1980)
Exp: 14 Years
Country: CA
College: Rimouski
Drafted: Round 3 (#64 overall), 1998
RETIRED

2015-2015

Brad Richards signed a 1 year , $4,000,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2015-16 35 $3,000,000 4.20% $3,000,000 $3,000,000
2016-17 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2015-16 35 $3,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,000,000 4.20%
2016-17 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015-16 35 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Contract Notes
  • Playoff Bonus
    Round 1 Win: $250,000
    Round 2 Win: $750,000 
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2014

Brad Richards signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, 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:
2015 / UFA
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2011-2019

Brad Richards signed a 9 year , $58,500,000 contract with the New York Rangers, including $10,000,000 signing bonus, $58,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,500,000.
Contract Terms:
9 yr(s) / $58,500,000
Average Salary:
$6,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$10,000,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2006-2010

Brad Richards signed a 5 year , $39,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $39,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,800,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $39,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2003-2005

Brad Richards signed a 3 year , $12,351,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $12,351,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,117,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $12,351,000
Average Salary:
$4,117,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2006 / UFA
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2000-2002 Rookie

Brad Richards signed a 3 year , $2,925,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $2,925,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $975,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,925,000
Average Salary:
$975,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2003 / RFA
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Seasons

14 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$106,356,560

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2000 20
Active
$975,000
$975,000
2001 21
Active
$975,000
$1,950,000
2002 22
Active
$975,000
$2,925,000
2003 23
Active
$4,475,000
$7,400,000
2005 25
Active
$3,401,000
$10,801,000
2006 26
Active
$7,800,000
$18,601,000
2007 27
Active
$7,800,000
$26,401,000
2008 28
Active
$7,800,000
$34,201,000
2009 29
Active
$7,800,000
$42,001,000
2010 30
Active
$7,800,000
$49,801,000
2011 31
Active
$12,000,000
$61,801,000
2012 32
Active
$12,000,000
$73,801,000
2013 33
Active
$9,000,000
$82,801,000
2014 34
Active
Retained
$2,000,000
$3,055,556
$84,801,000
$87,856,556
2015 35
Active
Retained
$3,000,000
$3,055,556
$90,856,556
$93,912,112
2016 36
Retained
$5,055,556
$98,967,668
2017 37
Retained
$1,055,556
$100,023,224
2018 38
Retained
$1,055,556
$101,078,780
2019 39
Retained
$1,055,556
$102,134,336
2020 40
Retained
$1,055,556
$103,189,892
2021 41
Retained
$1,055,556
$104,245,448
2023 43
Retained
$1,055,556
$105,301,004
2024 44
Retained
$1,055,556
$106,356,560
Total      
$106,356,560
$106,356,560
2025 45
Retained
$1,055,556
Total
$107,412,116

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $18,601,000 - - $18,601,000
4 $31,200,000 - - $31,200,000
13 $31,555,560 $20,000,000 - $51,555,560
1 $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000
1 $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2000
20
$975,000
$975,000
$975,000
2001
21
$975,000
$975,000
$1,950,000
2002
22
$975,000
$975,000
$2,925,000
2003
23
$4,475,000
$4,475,000
$7,400,000
2005
25
$3,401,000
$3,401,000
$10,801,000
2006
26
$7,800,000
$7,800,000
$18,601,000
2007
27
$7,800,000
$7,800,000
$26,401,000
2008
28
$7,800,000
$7,800,000
$34,201,000
2009
29
$7,800,000
$7,800,000
$42,001,000
2010
30
$7,800,000
$7,800,000
$49,801,000
2011
31
$2,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$61,801,000
2012
32
$4,000,000
$8,000,000
$12,000,000
$73,801,000
2013
33
$7,000,000
$2,000,000
$9,000,000
$82,801,000
2014
34
$2,000,000
$3,055,556
$2,000,000
$3,055,556
$84,801,000
$87,856,556
2015
35
$3,000,000
$3,055,556
$3,000,000
$3,055,556
$90,856,556
$93,912,112
2016
36
$5,055,556
$5,055,556
$98,967,668
2017
37
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$100,023,224
2018
38
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$101,078,780
2019
39
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$102,134,336
2020
40
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$103,189,892
2021
41
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$104,245,448
2023
43
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$105,301,004
2024
44
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$106,356,560
Total
$86,356,560
$20,000,000
$106,356,560
$106,356,560
2025
45
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
Total
$87,412,116
$20,000,000
$107,412,116

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $18,601,000 - - $18,601,000
4 $31,200,000 - - $31,200,000
13 $31,555,560 $20,000,000 - $51,555,560
1 $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000
1 $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
  • Jul 20, 2016 Retired from professional hockey
  • Jul 01, 2015 Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jul 01, 2014 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jun 20, 2014 Released by way of Compliance Buyout with New York (NYR)
  • Jul 02, 2011 Signed a 9 year $58.5 million contract with New York (NYR)
  • Feb 26, 2008 Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Tampa Bay (TBL) with Johan Holmqvist for Jussi Jokinen, Mike Smith, Jeff Halpern and 2009 4th round pick
  • May 22, 2006 Signed a 5 year $39 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Aug 23, 2003 Signed a 3 year $12.3 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jun 27, 1998 Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 3 (#64 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2015 DET 68 10 18 28 2 164 4 10 0 0 12 16 8 124
2014 CHI 76 12 25 37 3 199 2 5 0 0 27 32 12 399
2013 NYR 80 20 31 51 -8 251 5 14 0 0 43 23 18 498
2012 NYR 44 10 23 33 8 104 0 1 0 0 38 25 14 374
2011 NYR 78 25 39 64 1 215 0 0 0 0 47 47 20 640
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