NHL
Brad Richards
Brad Richards
Detroit Red Wings, Center
Age: 44y-7m-21d (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 | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 |
|
35 | $3,000,000 | $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
Buyout
|
$2,000,000 $3,055,556 |
$84,801,000 $87,856,556 |
|
| 2015 | 35 |
|
Active
Buyout
|
$3,000,000 $3,055,556 |
$90,856,556 $93,912,112 |
|
| 2016 | 36 |
|
Buyout
|
$5,055,556 |
$98,967,668 |
|
| 2017 | 37 |
|
Buyout
|
$1,055,556 |
$100,023,224 |
|
| 2018 | 38 |
|
Buyout
|
$1,055,556 |
$101,078,780 |
|
| 2019 | 39 |
|
Buyout
|
$1,055,556 |
$102,134,336 |
|
| 2020 | 40 |
|
Buyout
|
$1,055,556 |
$103,189,892 |
|
| 2021 | 41 |
|
Buyout
|
$1,055,556 |
$104,245,448 |
|
| 2023 | 43 |
|
Buyout
|
$1,055,556 |
$105,301,004 |
|
| 2024 | 44 |
|
Buyout
|
$1,055,556 |
$106,356,560 |
|
| Total |
$106,356,560 |
$106,356,560 |
||||
| 2025 | 45 |
|
Buyout
|
$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 |
