Dean Kukan

Columbus Blue Jackets, Defensemen
Age: 31-145d (Jul 08, 1993)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: CH
College: GCK Lions
Drafted: Undrafted, CBJ, 2015
INACTIVE

2020-2021 Extension

Dean Kukan signed a 2 year , $3,300,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $3,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,650,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2020-21 27 $1,650,000 2.02% $1,300,000 $1,300,000
2021-22 28 $1,650,000 2.02% $2,000,000 $3,300,000
2022-23 29
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2020-21 27 $1,300,000 $1,650,000 2.02%
2021-22 28 $2,000,000 $1,650,000 2.02%
2022-23 29
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2020-21 27 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,650,000
2021-22 28 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,300,000 $1,650,000 $2,000,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2019 Extension

Dean Kukan signed a 2 year , $1,450,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $1,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $725,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,450,000
Average Salary:
$725,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017

Dean Kukan signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2016 Rookie

Dean Kukan signed a 2 year , $1,535,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $185,000 signing bonus, $1,535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $767,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,535,000
Average Salary:
$767,500
Signing Bonus:
$185,000
Free Agent:
2017 / RFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$6,022,600

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2015 22
Reserve / minor-buried
$141,430
$141,430
2016 23
Reserve / minor-buried
$792,500
$933,930
2017 24
Active
$338,670
$1,272,600
2018 25
Active
$700,000
$1,972,600
2019 26
Active
$750,000
$2,722,600
2020 27
Active
$1,300,000
$4,022,600
2021 28
Active
$2,000,000
$6,022,600
Total
$6,022,600

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $5,837,600 $185,000 - $6,022,600
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2015
22
$48,930
$92,500
$141,430
$141,430
2016
23
$700,000
$92,500
$792,500
$933,930
2017
24
$338,670
$338,670
$1,272,600
2018
25
$700,000
$700,000
$1,972,600
2019
26
$750,000
$750,000
$2,722,600
2020
27
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
$4,022,600
2021
28
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$6,022,600
Total
$5,837,600
$185,000
$6,022,600

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $5,837,600 $185,000 - $6,022,600

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2021-22 CBJ Oct 26, 2021 - Jan 04, 2022 0 Wrist
2019-20 CBJ Jan 03, 2020 - Jun 18, 2020 0 Knee
2017-18 CBJ Feb 19, 2018 - Mar 16, 2018 0 Upper Body
  • Feb 07, 2020 Signed a 2 year $3.3 million contract extension with Columbus (CBJ)
  • Mar 14, 2018 Signed a 2 year $1.45 million contract extension with Columbus (CBJ)
  • Jun 08, 2017 Signed a 1 year $700,000 contract extension with Columbus (CBJ)
  • Jun 02, 2015 Signed a 2 year $1.535 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2021 CBJ 41 3 8 11 -2 41 0 0 0 0 39 43 16 0
2020 CBJ 35 1 4 5 -3 29 0 0 0 0 38 36 10 0
2019 CBJ 33 1 4 5 -9 51 1 0 0 0 28 24 12 0
2018 CBJ 25 0 5 5 6 16 0 0 0 0 21 16 6 0
2017 CBJ 11 0 4 4 2 12 0 0 0 0 10 2 2 0
2016 CBJ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 CBJ 8 0 0 0 9 3 0 0 0 0 10 7 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Feb 07, 2020
Signed a 2 year $3.3 million contract extension with Columbus (CBJ)
Mar 14, 2018
Signed a 2 year $1.45 million contract extension with Columbus (CBJ)
Jun 08, 2017
Signed a 1 year $700,000 contract extension with Columbus (CBJ)
Jun 02, 2015
Signed a 2 year $1.535 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)

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