NHL
Leevi Meriläinen
Leevi Meriläinen
Ottawa Senators, Goaltenders
Age: 22y-4m-8d (Aug 13, 2002)
Country: FI
Drafted: Round 3 (#71 overall), 2020
2024-25 Cap Hit
$820,000
2024-25 Cash
$775,000
Career Earnings
$959,328
2021-2024 Rookie (CURRENT)
Leevi Meriläinen signed a 3 year , $2,515,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators, including $240,000 signing bonus, $2,515,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $838,333. In 2024-25, Meriläinen will earn a base salary of $775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $820,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,515,000
Average Salary:
$838,333
Signing Bonus:
$240,000
Free Agent:
2025 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
19 | $838,333 | 1.03% | $830,000 | $830,000 | |
| 2022-23 |
|
20 |
Buried
|
$838,333 | 1.02% | $100,270 | $930,270 |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 |
Buried
|
$820,000 | 0.98% | $84,058 | $1,014,328 |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $820,000 | 0.93% | $775,000 | $1,789,328 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
19 | $750,000 | $80,000 | $838,333 | 1.03% | |
| 2022-23 |
|
20 |
Buried
|
$750,000 | $80,000 | $838,333 | 1.02% |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 |
Buried
|
$775,000 | $80,000 | $820,000 | 0.98% |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $775,000 | - | $820,000 | 0.93% | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
19 | $750,000 | $80,000 | $830,000 | $830,000 | - | $830,000 | $447,332 | |
| 2022-23 |
|
20 |
Buried |
$20,270 | $80,000 | $100,270 | $930,270 | - | $465,135 | $319,776 |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 |
Buried |
$4,058 | $80,000 | $84,058 | $1,014,328 | - | $338,109 | $429,529 |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $775,000 | - | $775,000 | $1,789,328 | - | $447,332 | $775,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$959,328
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$100,270 |
$100,270 |
|
| 2023 | 21 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$84,058 |
$184,328 |
|
| 2024 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$775,000 |
$959,328 |
|
| Total |
$959,328 |
$959,328 |
||||
| Total |
$959,328 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$799,328 | $160,000 | - | $959,328 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
20 |
$20,270
|
$80,000 |
$100,270 |
$100,270 |
|
| 2023 |
|
21 |
$4,058
|
$80,000 |
$84,058 |
$184,328 |
|
| 2024 |
|
22 |
$775,000
|
$775,000 |
$959,328 |
||
| Total |
$799,328 |
$160,000 |
$959,328 |
$959,328 |
|||
| Total |
$799,328 |
$160,000 |
$959,328 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$799,328 | $160,000 | - | $959,328 |
-
Dec 15, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Oct 25, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Oct 22, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Mar 03, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Mar 02, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Apr 07, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Apr 02, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Jun 14, 2021
Signed a 3 year $2.515 million contract with Ottawa (OTT)
-
Oct 07, 2020
Drafted by Ottawa (OTT): Round 3 (#71 overall)
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