Kris Letang

Pittsburgh Penguins, Defensemen
Age: 37-221d (Apr 24, 1987)
Exp: 16 Years
Country: CA
College: Val-d'Or
Drafted: Round 3 (#62 overall), 2005
2024-25 Cap Hit

$6,100,000

2024-25 Cash

$6,200,000

Career Earnings

$91,118,780

2022-2027 Extension (CURRENT)

Kris Letang signed a 6 year , $36,600,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $11,600,000 signing bonus, $36,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,100,000. In 2024-25, Letang will earn a base salary of $6,200,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,100,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $36,600,000
Average Salary:
$6,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$11,600,000
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2022-23 35 $6,100,000 7.39% $8,000,000 $8,000,000
2023-24 36 $6,100,000 7.31% $8,000,000 $16,000,000
2024-25 37 $6,100,000 6.93% $6,200,000 $22,200,000
2025-26 38 $6,100,000 6.93% $4,800,000 $27,000,000
2026-27 39 $6,100,000 6.93% $4,800,000 $31,800,000
2027-28 40 $6,100,000 6.63% $4,800,000 $36,600,000
2028-29 41
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2022-23 35 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,100,000 7.39%
2023-24 36 $8,000,000 - $6,100,000 7.31%
2024-25 37 $6,200,000 - $6,100,000 6.93%
2025-26 38 $4,800,000 - $6,100,000 6.93%
2026-27 39 $1,000,000 $3,800,000 $6,100,000 6.93%
2027-28 40 $1,000,000 $3,800,000 $6,100,000 6.63%
2028-29 41
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022-23 35 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,100,000
2023-24 36 $8,000,000 - $8,000,000 $16,000,000 $8,000,000 $5,720,000
2024-25 37 $6,200,000 - $6,200,000 $22,200,000 $7,400,000 $5,150,000
2025-26 38 $4,800,000 - $4,800,000 $27,000,000 $6,750,000 $4,800,000
2026-27 39 $1,000,000 $3,800,000 $4,800,000 $31,800,000 $6,360,000 $4,800,000
2027-28 40 $1,000,000 $3,800,000 $4,800,000 $36,600,000 $6,100,000 $4,800,000
Contract Notes
  • 2026-2027: 10-team no trade list
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2021 Extension

Kris Letang signed a 8 year , $58,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $58,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,250,000.
Contract Terms:
8 yr(s) / $58,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2010-2013

Kris Letang signed a 4 year , $14,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, 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
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2007-2009 Rookie

Kris Letang signed a 3 year , $2,590,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $262,500 signing bonus, $2,590,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $863,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,590,000
Average Salary:
$863,333
Signing Bonus:
$262,500
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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Seasons

16 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$91,118,780

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 20
Active
$560,000
$560,000
2008 21
Active
$685,000
$1,245,000
2009 22
Active
$625,000
$1,870,000
2011 24
Active
$3,500,000
$5,370,000
2012 25
Active
$2,048,780
$7,418,780
2013 26
Active
$3,500,000
$10,918,780
2014 27
Active
$7,250,000
$18,168,780
2015 28
Active
$7,250,000
$25,418,780
2016 29
Injured
$7,250,000
$32,668,780
2017 30
Active
$7,250,000
$39,918,780
2018 31
Active
$7,250,000
$47,168,780
2019 32
Active
$7,250,000
$54,418,780
2020 33
Active
$7,250,000
$61,668,780
2021 34
Active
$7,250,000
$68,918,780
2022 35
Active
$8,000,000
$76,918,780
2023 36
Active
$8,000,000
$84,918,780
2024 37
Active
$6,200,000
$91,118,780
Total      
$91,118,780
$91,118,780
2025 38
Active
$4,800,000
2026 39
Active
$4,800,000
2027 40
Active
$4,800,000
Total
$105,518,780

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
17 $86,948,780 $4,170,000 - $91,118,780
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
20
$475,000
$85,000
$560,000
$560,000
2008
21
$600,000
$85,000
$685,000
$1,245,000
2009
22
$625,000
$625,000
$1,870,000
2011
24
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$5,370,000
2012
25
$2,048,780
$2,048,780
$7,418,780
2013
26
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$10,918,780
2014
27
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$18,168,780
2015
28
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$25,418,780
2016
29
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$32,668,780
2017
30
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$39,918,780
2018
31
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$47,168,780
2019
32
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$54,418,780
2020
33
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$61,668,780
2021
34
$7,250,000
$7,250,000
$68,918,780
2022
35
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$8,000,000
$76,918,780
2023
36
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$84,918,780
2024
37
$6,200,000
$6,200,000
$91,118,780
Total
$86,948,780
$4,170,000
$91,118,780
$91,118,780
2025
38
$4,800,000
$4,800,000
2026
39
$1,000,000
$3,800,000
$4,800,000
2027
40
$1,000,000
$3,800,000
$4,800,000
Total
$93,748,780
$11,770,000
$105,518,780

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
17 $86,948,780 $4,170,000 - $91,118,780

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2022-23 PIT Jan 03, 2023 - Jan 24, 2023 0 Personal
2021-22 PIT Oct 26, 2021 - Nov 04, 2021 0 COVID-19
2019-20 PIT Nov 21, 2019 - Nov 25, 2019 0 Lower Body
2017-18 PIT Dec 28, 2017 - Jan 02, 2018 0 Lower Body
2017-18 PIT Feb 21, 2017 - TBD 0 Upper Body
2017-18 PIT Jan 16, 2017 - Jan 31, 2017 0 Lower Body
2016-17 PIT Dec 17, 2016 - Dec 30, 2016 0 Undisclosed
  • Jul 07, 2022 Signed a 6 year $36.6 million contract extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jul 02, 2013 Signed an 8 year $58 million contract extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Oct 02, 2006 Signed a 3 year $2.59 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jul 30, 2005 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 3 (#62 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2024 PIT 18 2 4 0 -10 47 1 2 0 0 19 35 12 0
2023 PIT 82 10 41 51 13 164 0 5 0 1 136 125 62 0
2022 PIT 64 12 29 41 -13 161 6 15 1 0 108 162 30 0
2021 PIT 78 10 58 68 20 214 2 20 0 0 122 171 49 0
2020 PIT 55 7 38 45 19 132 1 15 0 1 65 92 32 0
2019 PIT 61 15 29 44 0 177 6 9 0 0 91 101 38 0
2018 PIT 65 16 40 56 13 206 2 17 1 1 111 116 48 0
2017 PIT 79 9 42 51 -9 222 2 18 0 1 108 109 56 0
2016 PIT 41 5 29 34 2 122 2 12 0 1 70 70 32 0
2015 PIT 71 16 51 67 10 218 5 22 0 3 122 135 66 0
2014 PIT 69 11 43 54 12 197 2 22 1 0 117 131 79 0
2013 PIT 35 9 9 18 -5 101 6 6 0 0 46 38 16 0
2012 PIT 34 5 32 37 16 93 0 0 0 0 59 44 8 0
2011 PIT 48 9 29 38 18 129 0 0 0 0 80 75 34 0

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Jul 07, 2022
Signed a 6 year $36.6 million contract extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Jul 02, 2013
Signed an 8 year $58 million contract extension with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Oct 02, 2006
Signed a 3 year $2.59 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
Jul 30, 2005
Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 3 (#62 overall)

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