Michael Leighton

Vancouver Canucks, Goaltenders
Age: 43-198d (May 18, 1981)
Exp: 9 Years
College: Windsor
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 AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018-19 37 $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
  • 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
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