Justin Abdelkader

Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing
Age: 37-279d (Feb 25, 1987)
Exp: 10 Years
Country: US
College: Michigan State
Drafted: Round 2 (#42 overall), 2005
INACTIVE

2015-2022 Extension

Justin Abdelkader signed a 7 year , $29,750,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $29,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $29,750,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2012-2015

Justin Abdelkader signed a 4 year , $7,200,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $250,000 signing bonus, $7,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $7,200,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2010-2011

Justin Abdelkader signed a 2 year , $1,575,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $1,575,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $787,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,575,000
Average Salary:
$787,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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2007-2009 Rookie

Justin Abdelkader signed a 3 year , $2,550,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $2,550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $850,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,550,000
Average Salary:
$850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$36,192,292

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 20
Active
$850,000
$850,000
2008 21
Active
$660,000
$1,510,000
2009 22
Active
$710,000
$2,220,000
2010 23
Active
$750,000
$2,970,000
2011 24
Active
$825,000
$3,795,000
2012 25
Active
$1,069,512
$4,864,512
2013 26
Active
$1,550,000
$6,414,512
2014 27
Active
$2,000,000
$8,414,512
2015 28
Active
$2,250,000
$10,664,512
2016 29
Active
$5,500,000
$16,164,512
2017 30
Active
$5,000,000
$21,164,512
2018 31
Active
$5,000,000
$26,164,512
2019 32
Active
$4,750,000
$30,914,512
2020 33
Retained
$1,055,556
$31,970,068
2021 34
Retained
$1,055,556
$33,025,624
2022 35
Retained
$1,055,556
$34,081,180
2023 36
Retained
$1,055,556
$35,136,736
2024 37
Retained
$1,055,556
$36,192,292
Total      
$36,192,292
$36,192,292
2025 38
Retained
$1,055,556
Total
$37,247,848

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
18 $33,942,292 $2,250,000 - $36,192,292
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
20
$850,000
$850,000
$850,000
2008
21
$660,000
$660,000
$1,510,000
2009
22
$710,000
$710,000
$2,220,000
2010
23
$750,000
$750,000
$2,970,000
2011
24
$825,000
$825,000
$3,795,000
2012
25
$819,512
$250,000
$1,069,512
$4,864,512
2013
26
$1,550,000
$1,550,000
$6,414,512
2014
27
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$8,414,512
2015
28
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
$10,664,512
2016
29
$5,000,000
$500,000
$5,500,000
$16,164,512
2017
30
$4,500,000
$500,000
$5,000,000
$21,164,512
2018
31
$4,500,000
$500,000
$5,000,000
$26,164,512
2019
32
$4,250,000
$500,000
$4,750,000
$30,914,512
2020
33
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$31,970,068
2021
34
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$33,025,624
2022
35
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$34,081,180
2023
36
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$35,136,736
2024
37
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
$36,192,292
Total
$33,942,292
$2,250,000
$36,192,292
$36,192,292
2025
38
$1,055,556
$1,055,556
Total
$34,997,848
$2,250,000
$37,247,848

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
18 $33,942,292 $2,250,000 - $36,192,292

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2019-20 DET Nov 14, 2019 - Dec 10, 2019 0 Wrist
2019-20 DET Oct 29, 2019 - Nov 01, 2019 0 Lower Body
2016-17 DET Dec 02, 2016 - Jan 10, 2017 0 Knee (MCL)
  • Oct 06, 2020 Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Detroit (DET)
  • Dec 20, 2017 Fined $5,000 Spearing Scott Mayfield (NYI)
  • Nov 12, 2015 Signed a 7 year $29.75 million extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 15, 2012 Signed a 4 year $7.2 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 24, 2010 Signed a 2 year $1.575 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Apr 03, 2008 Signed a 3 year $2.55 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jul 30, 2005 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 2 (#42 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Dec 20, 2017 Spearing Scott Mayfield (NYI) $5,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
May 06, 2013 Charging Toni Lydman 2 -
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2019 DET 49 0 3 3 -14 40 0 0 0 0 26 103 25 38
2018 DET 71 6 13 19 -14 95 1 1 1 0 34 185 38 52
2017 DET 75 13 22 35 -11 110 4 4 0 0 40 174 78 47
2016 DET 64 7 14 21 -20 104 5 2 0 1 27 144 50 5
2015 DET 82 19 23 42 -14 155 6 7 0 0 44 207 120 5
2014 DET 70 23 20 43 3 154 8 6 0 0 28 151 72 7
2013 DET 68 9 17 26 2 140 1 2 0 0 30 167 31 22
2012 DET 46 9 3 12 5 89 0 0 0 0 11 110 29 65
2011 DET 78 8 14 22 3 118 0 0 0 0 42 137 62 234

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TRANSACTIONS

Oct 06, 2020
Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Detroit (DET)
Dec 20, 2017
Fined $5,000 Spearing Scott Mayfield (NYI)
Nov 12, 2015
Signed a 7 year $29.75 million extension with Detroit (DET)
Sep 15, 2012
Signed a 4 year $7.2 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Aug 24, 2010
Signed a 2 year $1.575 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Apr 03, 2008
Signed a 3 year $2.55 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Jul 30, 2005
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 2 (#42 overall)

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