NHL
Michael Leighton
Michael Leighton
RETIRED
2018-2018
Michael Leighton signed a 1 year , $650,000 contract with the Vancouver Canucks, including $650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $650,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $650,000
Average Salary:
$650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 |
|
37 | $650,000 | 0.82% | $650,000 | $650,000 | |
| 2019-20 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 |
|
37 | $650,000 | $650,000 | 0.82% | |
| 2019-20 |
|
38 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 |
|
37 | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 |
Contract Notes
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2017-2017 35-older
Michael Leighton signed a 1 year , $650,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $650,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $650,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $650,000
Average Salary:
$650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2016-2016
Michael Leighton signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, 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
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2015-2015
Michael Leighton signed a 1 year , $575,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, including $575,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $575,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $575,000
Average Salary:
$575,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014
Michael Leighton signed a 1 year , $550,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, including $550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $550,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $550,000
Average Salary:
$550,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2012-2012
Michael Leighton signed a 1 year , $900,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, including $900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2010-2011
Michael Leighton signed a 2 year , $3,100,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, including $200,000 signing bonus, $3,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,550,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,550,000
Signing Bonus:
$200,000
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2008-2009
Michael Leighton signed a 2 year , $1,200,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, including $1,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,200,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2007-2007
Michael Leighton signed a 1 year , $550,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, including $550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $550,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $550,000
Average Salary:
$550,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2008 / UFA
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2006-2006
Michael Leighton signed a 1 year , $450,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including $450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $450,000
Average Salary:
$450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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Seasons
9 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$2,150,558
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$1,700,000 |
$1,700,000 |
|
| 2015 | 34 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$80,366 |
$1,780,366 |
|
| 2016 | 35 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$342,232 |
$2,122,598 |
|
| 2017 | 36 |
 |
Retained
|
$27,960 |
$2,150,558 |
|
| Total |
$2,150,558 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$1,500,000 | $200,000 | - | $1,700,000 |
| 1 |
|
$80,366 | - | - | $80,366 |
| 1 |
|
$342,232 | - | - | $342,232 |
| 1 |
|
$27,960 | - | - | $27,960 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
|
29 |
$1,500,000
|
$200,000 |
$1,700,000 |
$1,700,000 |
|
| 2015 |
|
34 |
$80,366
|
$80,366 |
$1,780,366 |
||
| 2016 |
|
35 |
$342,232
|
$342,232 |
$2,122,598 |
||
| 2017 |
|
36 |
$27,960
|
$27,960 |
$2,150,558 |
||
| Total |
$1,950,558 |
$200,000 |
$2,150,558 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$1,500,000 | $200,000 | - | $1,700,000 |
| 1 |
|
$80,366 | - | - | $80,366 |
| 1 |
|
$342,232 | - | - | $342,232 |
| 1 |
|
$27,960 | - | - | $27,960 |
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Oct 07, 2019
Retired from Professional Hockey
-
Feb 20, 2019
Signed a contract with Vancouver (VAN)
-
Dec 20, 2017
Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Arizona (ARI) with 2019 4th round pick (#104) for Sean Maguire, Josh Archibald and 2019 6th round pick (#176)
-
Nov 15, 2017
Traded to Arizona (ARI) from Tampa Bay (TBL) with Tye McGinn for Louis Domingue
-
Jul 01, 2017
Signed a 1 year $650,000 contract with Tampa Bay (TBL)
-
Sep 09, 2016
Signed a 1 year $700k contract with Carolina (CAR)
-
Jun 30, 2015
Signed a 1 year $575k contract with Chicago (CHI)
-
Aug 18, 2014
Signed a 1 year $550k contract with Chicago (CHI)
-
Apr 03, 2013
Traded to Columbus (CBJ) from Philadelphia (PHI) with 2013 3rd round pick for Steve Mason
-
Jul 01, 2012
Signed a 1 year $900k contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
- Jan 03, 2011 Placed on Waivers by Philadelphia (PHI)
- Jun 30, 2010 Signed a 2 year $3.1 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | SV | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ARI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | .000 |
| 2016 | CAR | 4 | 2 | 2 | 80 | 0 | 3.43 | .870 |
| 2015 | CHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1.54 | .941 |
| 2012 | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.08 | .808 |
