NHL
Nikolai Kovalenko
Nikolai Kovalenko
Colorado Avalanche, Right Wing
Age: 25-38d (Oct 17, 1999)
Country: RU
College: Yaroslavl
Drafted: Round 6 (#171 overall), 2018
2024-25 Cap Hit
$896,250
2024-25 Cash
$867,500
Career Earnings
$867,500
2023-2024 Rookie (CURRENT)
Nikolai Kovalenko signed a 2 year , $1,850,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche, including $185,000 signing bonus, $1,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000. In 2024-25, Kovalenko will earn a base salary of $775,000 and a signing bonus of $92,500, while carrying a cap hit of $896,250.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,850,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$185,000
Free Agent:
2025 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
24 | $896,250 | 1.07% | $925,000 | $925,000 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
25 | $896,250 | 1.02% | $867,500 | $1,792,500 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
26 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
24 | $832,500 | $92,500 | - | $896,250 | 1.07% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
25 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $57,500 | $896,250 | 1.02% | |
| 2025-26 |
|
26 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
24 | $832,500 | $92,500 | $925,000 | $925,000 | $925,000 | $896,250 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
25 | $775,000 | $92,500 | $867,500 | $1,792,500 | $896,250 | $867,500 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$867,500
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$867,500 |
$867,500 |
|
| Total |
$867,500 |
$867,500 |
||||
| Total |
$867,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$775,000 | $92,500 | - | $867,500 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
25 |
$775,000
|
$92,500 |
$867,500 |
$867,500 |
|
| Total |
$775,000 |
$92,500 |
$867,500 |
$867,500 |
|||
| Total |
$775,000 |
$92,500 |
$867,500 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$775,000 | $92,500 | - | $867,500 |
-
Nov 15, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
-
Nov 14, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
-
Nov 04, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
-
Nov 02, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
-
Oct 16, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
-
Oct 15, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
-
Oct 11, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
-
Oct 10, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
-
Jul 25, 2023
Signed a 2 year $1.85 million contract with Colorado (COL)
-
Jun 24, 2018
Drafted by Colorado (COL): Round 6 (#171 overall)
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