Joel Ward

San Jose Sharks, Right Wing
Age: 43-2d (Dec 02, 1980)
Exp: 10 Years
Country: CA
College: Prince Edward
Drafted: Undrafted, MIN, 2007
RETIRED

2015-2017

Joel Ward signed a 3 year , $9,825,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $750,000 signing bonus, $9,825,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,275,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,825,000
Average Salary:
$3,275,000
Signing Bonus:
$750,000
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2015-16 35 $3,275,000 4.59% $3,275,000 $3,275,000
2016-17 36 $3,275,000 4.49% $3,275,000 $6,550,000
2017-18 37 $3,275,000 4.37% $3,275,000 $9,825,000
2018-19 38
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2015-16 35 $3,000,000 $275,000 $3,275,000 4.59%
2016-17 36 $3,000,000 $275,000 $3,275,000 4.49%
2017-18 37 $3,075,000 $200,000 $3,275,000 4.37%
2018-19 38
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2015-16 35 $3,000,000 $275,000 $3,275,000 $3,275,000 $3,275,000 $3,275,000
2016-17 36 $3,000,000 $275,000 $3,275,000 $6,550,000 $3,275,000 $3,275,000
2017-18 37 $3,075,000 $200,000 $3,275,000 $9,825,000 $3,275,000 $3,275,000
Contract Notes
  • 6 team no-trade list
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2011-2014

Joel Ward signed a 4 year , $12,000,000 contract with the Washington Capitals, including $12,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2009-2010

Joel Ward signed a 2 year , $3,000,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2008-2008

Joel Ward signed a 1 year , $500,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$24,081,098

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 28
Active
$500,000
$500,000
2009 29
Active
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
2010 30
Active
$1,500,000
$3,500,000
2011 31
Active
$3,000,000
$6,500,000
2012 32
Active
$1,756,098
$8,256,098
2013 33
Active
$3,000,000
$11,256,098
2014 34
Active
$3,000,000
$14,256,098
2015 35
Active
$3,275,000
$17,531,098
2016 36
Active
$3,275,000
$20,806,098
2017 37
Active
$3,275,000
$24,081,098
Total
$24,081,098

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,500,000 - - $3,500,000
4 $10,756,098 - - $10,756,098
3 $9,075,000 $750,000 - $9,825,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
28
$500,000
$500,000
$500,000
2009
29
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
2010
30
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$3,500,000
2011
31
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$6,500,000
2012
32
$1,756,098
$1,756,098
$8,256,098
2013
33
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$11,256,098
2014
34
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$14,256,098
2015
35
$3,000,000
$275,000
$3,275,000
$17,531,098
2016
36
$3,000,000
$275,000
$3,275,000
$20,806,098
2017
37
$3,075,000
$200,000
$3,275,000
$24,081,098
Total
$23,331,098
$750,000
$24,081,098

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $3,500,000 - - $3,500,000
4 $10,756,098 - - $10,756,098
3 $9,075,000 $750,000 - $9,825,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2017-18 SJS Feb 19, 2018 - Mar 17, 2018 0 Shoulder
  • Apr 29, 2020 Retired from Professional Hockey
  • Jul 03, 2015 Signed a 3 year $9.825 million contract with San Jose (SJS)
  • Jul 01, 2011 Signed a 4 year $12 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Jul 01, 2009 Signed a 2 year $3 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
  • Jul 16, 2007 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2017 SJ 52 5 7 12 -2 40 0 0 0 0 27 35 20 107
2016 SJ 78 10 19 29 -2 105 1 2 2 0 56 61 30 223
2015 SJ 79 21 22 43 -14 138 5 7 1 1 53 68 28 235
2014 WAS 81 19 15 34 -3 136 6 5 0 0 38 52 30 60
2013 WAS 72 20 20 40 9 113 7 4 2 0 59 48 28 78
2012 WAS 38 8 10 18 6 50 0 0 0 0 27 36 12 37
2011 WAS 69 5 12 17 11 76 0 0 0 0 40 71 18 26

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Apr 29, 2020
Retired from Professional Hockey
Jul 03, 2015
Signed a 3 year $9.825 million contract with San Jose (SJS)
Jul 01, 2011
Signed a 4 year $12 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Jul 01, 2009
Signed a 2 year $3 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
Jul 16, 2007
Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)

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