Ryan Suter

St Louis Blues, Defensemen
Age: 39-315d (Jan 20, 1985)
Exp: 18 Years
Country: US
College: Wisconsin
Drafted: Round 1 (#7 overall), 2003
2024-25 Cap Hit

$775,000

2024-25 Cash

$3,041,667

Career Earnings

$120,667,666

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Ryan Suter signed a 1 year , $775,000 contract with the St Louis Blues, including $775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $775,000. In 2024-25, Suter will earn a base salary of $775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $775,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $775,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 40 $775,000 0.88% $775,000 $775,000
2025-26 41
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2024-25 40 $775,000 $775,000 0.88%
2025-26 41
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 40 $775,000 $775,000 $775,000 $775,000 $775,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2024 Free Agent

Ryan Suter signed a 4 year , $14,600,000 contract with the Dallas Stars, including $14,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,650,000. In 2024-25, Suter will earn a base salary of $4,300,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,650,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $14,600,000
Average Salary:
$3,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Suter's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2012-2024

Ryan Suter signed a 13 year , $98,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Wild, including $25,000,000 signing bonus, $98,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,538,462. In 2024-25, Suter will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $7,538,462.
Contract Terms:
13 yr(s) / $98,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,538,462
Signing Bonus:
$25,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Suter's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2008-2011

Ryan Suter signed a 4 year , $14,000,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including $14,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Suter's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here

2005-2007 Rookie

Ryan Suter signed a 3 year , $2,356,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including $2,356,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $785,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,356,000
Average Salary:
$785,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
Spotrac Premium Tools
To see the rest of the Ryan Suter's contract breakdowns, & gain access to all of Spotrac's Premium tools, sign up today. Already Subscribed? Login Here
Seasons

18 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$120,667,666

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 21
Active
$942,000
$942,000
2006 22
Active
$942,000
$1,884,000
2007 23
Active
$942,000
$2,826,000
2008 24
Active
$3,500,000
$6,326,000
2009 25
Active
$3,500,000
$9,826,000
2010 26
Active
$3,500,000
$13,326,000
2011 27
Active
$3,500,000
$16,826,000
2012 28
Active
$12,000,000
$28,826,000
2013 29
Active
$12,000,000
$40,826,000
2014 30
Active
$11,000,000
$51,826,000
2015 31
Active
$9,000,000
$60,826,000
2016 32
Active
$9,000,000
$69,826,000
2017 33
Active
$9,000,000
$78,826,000
2018 34
Active
$9,000,000
$87,826,000
2019 35
Active
$9,000,000
$96,826,000
2020 36
Active
$8,000,000
$104,826,000
2021 37
Active
Retained
$2,000,000
$833,333
$106,826,000
$107,659,333
2022 38
Retained
Active
$833,333
$4,000,000
$108,492,666
$112,492,666
2023 39
Retained
Active
$833,333
$4,300,000
$113,325,999
$117,625,999
2024 40
Retained
Retained
Active
$1,433,334
$833,333
$775,000
$119,059,333
$119,892,666
$120,667,666
Total      
$120,667,666
$119,059,333
$119,892,666
$120,667,666
2025 41
Retained
Retained
$1,433,334
$833,333
2026 42
Retained
$833,333
2027 43
Retained
$833,333
2028 44
Retained
$833,333
Total
$125,434,332

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $16,355,200 - - $16,826,000
13 $66,333,332 $25,000,000 - $91,333,332
4 $10,733,334 $1,000,000 - $11,733,334
1 $775,000 - - $775,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
21
$942,000
$942,000
$942,000
2006
22
$471,200
$942,000
$1,884,000
2007
23
$942,000
$942,000
$2,826,000
2008
24
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$6,326,000
2009
25
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$9,826,000
2010
26
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$13,326,000
2011
27
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$16,826,000
2012
28
$2,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$28,826,000
2013
29
$2,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$40,826,000
2014
30
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$11,000,000
$51,826,000
2015
31
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$60,826,000
2016
32
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$69,826,000
2017
33
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$78,826,000
2018
34
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$87,826,000
2019
35
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$96,826,000
2020
36
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$104,826,000
2021
37
$1,000,000
$833,333
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$833,333
$106,826,000
$107,659,333
2022
38
$833,333
$4,000,000
$833,333
$4,000,000
$108,492,666
$112,492,666
2023
39
$833,333
$4,300,000
$833,333
$4,300,000
$113,325,999
$117,625,999
2024
40
$1,433,334
$833,333
$775,000
$1,433,334
$833,333
$775,000
$119,059,333
$119,892,666
$120,667,666
Total
$94,196,866
$26,000,000
$120,667,666
$119,059,333
$119,892,666
$120,667,666
2025
41
$1,433,334
$833,333
$1,433,334
$833,333
2026
42
$833,333
$833,333
2027
43
$833,333
$833,333
2028
44
$833,333
$833,333
Total
$98,963,532
$26,000,000
$125,434,332

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $16,355,200 - - $16,826,000
13 $66,333,332 $25,000,000 - $91,333,332
4 $10,733,334 $1,000,000 - $11,733,334
1 $775,000 - - $775,000
  • Jul 10, 2024 Signed a 1 year $775,000 contract with St Louis (STL)
  • Jun 27, 2024 Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Dallas (DAL)
  • Jul 28, 2021 Signed a 4 year $14.6 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Jul 13, 2021 Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jan 14, 2015 Suspended 2 games for elbowing Steve Downie (PIT) in the head, forfeiting $81,058 in 2014-15 salary with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 04, 2012 Signed a 13 year $98 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 16, 2008 Signed a 4 year $14 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
  • Sep 08, 2004 Signed a 3 year $2.356 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
  • Jun 21, 2003 Drafted by Nashville (NAS): Round 1 (#7 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2024 STL 20 1 3 0 -4 20 0 0 0 0 26 14 12 0
2023 DAL 82 2 15 17 14 102 0 0 0 1 111 75 28 0
2022 DAL 82 3 22 25 0 92 0 4 0 1 115 81 26 0
2021 DAL 82 7 25 32 1 118 4 9 0 0 88 46 40 0
2020 MIN 56 3 16 19 9 86 1 5 0 0 65 38 12 0
2019 MIN 69 8 40 48 -6 111 2 16 0 0 93 48 12 0
2018 MIN 82 7 40 47 -8 136 3 12 1 1 109 78 41 1
2017 MIN 78 6 45 51 -1 149 1 22 0 1 138 78 34 0
2016 MIN 82 9 29 38 34 164 4 7 1 1 105 72 36 0
2015 MIN 82 8 43 51 10 188 3 18 1 1 142 69 30 0
2014 MIN 77 2 36 38 7 150 1 10 0 1 127 69 48 0
2013 MIN 77 4 33 37 16 139 0 15 0 1 121 70 32 1
2012 MIN 47 4 26 30 3 91 0 0 0 0 71 33 24 0
2011 NAS 76 7 39 46 11 134 0 0 0 0 113 46 30 0

FEATURED PLAYER NEWS

News image
Valuing Top NHL Free Agents

With the Stanley Cup finals now in the books, the focus now turns to full offseason mode in the NHL, beginning with the upcoming draft (June 28-29), and free agency (July 1st). We’ve identified a few notable pending unrestricted free agents, including projected pricepoints for each.

TRANSACTIONS

Jul 10, 2024
Signed a 1 year $775,000 contract with St Louis (STL)
Jun 27, 2024
Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Dallas (DAL)
Jul 28, 2021
Signed a 4 year $14.6 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
Jul 13, 2021
Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Minnesota (MIN)
Jan 14, 2015
Suspended 2 games for elbowing Steve Downie (PIT) in the head, forfeiting $81,058 in 2014-15 salary with Minnesota (MIN)
Jul 04, 2012
Signed a 13 year $98 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 16, 2008
Signed a 4 year $14 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
Sep 08, 2004
Signed a 3 year $2.356 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
Jun 21, 2003
Drafted by Nashville (NAS): Round 1 (#7 overall)

TRENDING PLAYERS

  • 1 Sidney Crosby (C, PIT)
  • 2 Nick Johnson (RW, BOS)
  • 3 Ryan Reaves (RW, TOR)
  • 4 Brody Sutter (RW, CAR)
  • 5 Kailer Yamamoto (C, UTA)

TRENDING PAGES

  • 1 NHL Free Agents
  • 2 NHL Transactions
  • 3 NHL Salary Rankings
  • 4 NHL Contracts
  • 5 NHL Cap Tracker
Top