Steven Stamkos

Nashville Predators, Center
Age: 34-296d (Feb 07, 1990)
Exp: 14 Years
Country: CA
College: Sarnia
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 2008
2024-25 Cap Hit

$8,000,000

2024-25 Cash

$9,500,000

Career Earnings

$126,175,000

2024-2027 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Steven Stamkos signed a 4 year , $32,000,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including $8,000,000 signing bonus, $32,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000. In 2024-25, Stamkos will earn a base salary of $7,500,000 and a signing bonus of $2,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $32,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$8,000,000
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 34 $8,000,000 9.09% $9,500,000 $9,500,000
2025-26 35 $8,000,000 9.09% $8,750,000 $18,250,000
2026-27 36 $8,000,000 9.09% $7,000,000 $25,250,000
2027-28 37 $8,000,000 8.70% $6,750,000 $32,000,000
2028-29 38
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2024-25 34 $7,500,000 $2,000,000 $8,000,000 9.09%
2025-26 35 $6,750,000 $2,000,000 $8,000,000 9.09%
2026-27 36 $5,000,000 $2,000,000 $8,000,000 9.09%
2027-28 37 $4,750,000 $2,000,000 $8,000,000 8.70%
2028-29 38
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 34 $7,500,000 $2,000,000 $9,500,000 $9,500,000 $9,500,000 $8,000,000
2025-26 35 $6,750,000 $2,000,000 $8,750,000 $18,250,000 $9,125,000 $7,500,000
2026-27 36 $5,000,000 $2,000,000 $7,000,000 $25,250,000 $8,416,667 $6,875,000
2027-28 37 $4,750,000 $2,000,000 $6,750,000 $32,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,750,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2016-2023 Extension

Steven Stamkos signed a 8 year , $68,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $68,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,500,000.
Contract Terms:
8 yr(s) / $68,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2011-2015

Steven Stamkos signed a 5 year , $37,500,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $7,000,000 signing bonus, $37,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,500,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $37,500,000
Average Salary:
$7,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,000,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2008-2010 Rookie

Steven Stamkos signed a 3 year , $11,175,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $262,500 signing bonus, $11,175,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,725,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $11,175,000
Average Salary:
$3,725,000
Signing Bonus:
$262,500
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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Seasons

14 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$126,175,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 18
Active
$3,725,000
$3,725,000
2009 19
Active
$3,725,000
$7,450,000
2010 20
Active
$3,725,000
$11,175,000
2011 21
Active
$8,000,000
$19,175,000
2012 22
Active
$8,000,000
$27,175,000
2013 23
Active
$8,000,000
$35,175,000
2014 24
Active
$8,000,000
$43,175,000
2015 25
Active
$5,500,000
$48,675,000
2016 26
Reserve
$9,500,000
$58,175,000
2017 27
Active
$9,500,000
$67,675,000
2018 28
Active
$9,500,000
$77,175,000
2019 29
Active
$9,500,000
$86,675,000
2020 30
Reserve
$9,500,000
$96,175,000
2021 31
Active
$7,500,000
$103,675,000
2022 32
Active
$6,500,000
$110,175,000
2023 33
Active
$6,500,000
$116,675,000
2024 34
Active
$9,500,000
$126,175,000
Total      
$126,175,000
$126,175,000
2025 35
Active
$8,750,000
2026 36
Active
$7,000,000
2027 37
Active
$6,750,000
Total
$148,675,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
16 $40,862,500 $67,262,500 $8,550,000 $116,675,000
1 $7,500,000 $2,000,000 - $9,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
18
$787,500
$87,500
$2,850,000
$3,725,000
$3,725,000
2009
19
$787,500
$87,500
$2,850,000
$3,725,000
$7,450,000
2010
20
$787,500
$87,500
$2,850,000
$3,725,000
$11,175,000
2011
21
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$8,000,000
$19,175,000
2012
22
$5,000,000
$3,000,000
$8,000,000
$27,175,000
2013
23
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$35,175,000
2014
24
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$43,175,000
2015
25
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$48,675,000
2016
26
$1,000,000
$8,500,000
$9,500,000
$58,175,000
2017
27
$1,000,000
$8,500,000
$9,500,000
$67,675,000
2018
28
$1,000,000
$8,500,000
$9,500,000
$77,175,000
2019
29
$1,000,000
$8,500,000
$9,500,000
$86,675,000
2020
30
$1,000,000
$8,500,000
$9,500,000
$96,175,000
2021
31
$1,000,000
$6,500,000
$7,500,000
$103,675,000
2022
32
$1,000,000
$5,500,000
$6,500,000
$110,175,000
2023
33
$1,000,000
$5,500,000
$6,500,000
$116,675,000
2024
34
$7,500,000
$2,000,000
$9,500,000
$126,175,000
Total
$48,362,500
$69,262,500
$8,550,000
$126,175,000
$126,175,000
2025
35
$6,750,000
$2,000,000
$8,750,000
2026
36
$5,000,000
$2,000,000
$7,000,000
2027
37
$4,750,000
$2,000,000
$6,750,000
Total
$64,862,500
$75,262,500
$8,550,000
$148,675,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
16 $40,862,500 $67,262,500 $8,550,000 $116,675,000
1 $7,500,000 $2,000,000 - $9,500,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2020-21 TBL Apr 15, 2021 - TBD 0 Lower Body
2016-17 TBL Nov 17, 2016 - TBD 0 Knee
  • Jul 01, 2024 Signed a 4 year $32 million contract with Nashville (NSH)
  • Nov 03, 2017 Fined $5,000 Role in a fight with J.T. Brown (NYR)
  • Jun 29, 2016 Signed an 8 year $68 million extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jul 19, 2011 Signed a 5 year $37.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jul 29, 2008 Signed a 3 year $11.175 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Jun 20, 2008 Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 1 (#1 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Nov 03, 2017 Role in a fight with J.T. Brown (NYR) $5,000
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2024 NAS 20 6 4 0 -14 52 5 3 0 0 7 15 10 74
2023 TB 79 40 41 81 -21 262 19 20 0 0 43 70 34 357
2022 TB 81 34 50 84 -5 240 13 22 0 0 51 92 46 501
2021 TB 81 42 64 106 24 241 16 20 0 0 31 93 36 545
2020 TB 38 17 17 34 4 91 10 5 0 1 10 38 16 238
2019 TB 57 29 37 66 14 176 10 9 0 0 38 69 22 364
2018 TB 82 45 53 98 4 234 19 21 2 0 40 72 37 506
2017 TB 78 27 59 86 18 212 15 18 0 0 35 61 72 466
2016 TB 17 9 11 20 3 58 3 4 0 0 3 21 14 106
2015 TB 77 36 28 64 3 216 14 9 1 2 35 109 38 463
2014 TB 81 43 29 72 5 262 13 12 0 0 35 91 49 464
2013 TB 35 24 14 38 8 119 9 4 1 0 16 42 18 246
2012 TB 47 29 28 57 -4 155 0 0 0 0 17 63 32 397
2011 TB 79 58 36 94 6 296 0 0 0 0 35 106 64 539

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 01, 2024
Signed a 4 year $32 million contract with Nashville (NSH)
Nov 03, 2017
Fined $5,000 Role in a fight with J.T. Brown (NYR)
Jun 29, 2016
Signed an 8 year $68 million extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
Jul 19, 2011
Signed a 5 year $37.5 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Jul 29, 2008
Signed a 3 year $11.175 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
Jun 20, 2008
Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 1 (#1 overall)

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