Matt Moulson

Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing
Age: 41-34d (Oct 31, 1983)
Exp: 10 Years
Country: CA
College: Cornell
Drafted: Round 9 (#263 overall), 2003
INACTIVE

2014-2018

Matt Moulson signed a 5 year , $25,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, including $25,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $25,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2014-15 31 $5,000,000 7.25% $6,000,000 $6,000,000
2015-16 32 $5,000,000 7.00% $6,000,000 $12,000,000
2016-17 33 $5,000,000 6.85% $5,000,000 $17,000,000
2017-18 34
Buried
$5,000,000 6.67% $5,000,000 $22,000,000
2018-19 35
Buried
$5,000,000 6.29% $3,000,000 $25,000,000
2019-20 36
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2014-15 31 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,000,000 7.25%
2015-16 32 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $5,000,000 7.00%
2016-17 33 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $5,000,000 6.85%
2017-18 34
Buried
$3,000,000 $2,000,000 $5,000,000 6.67%
2018-19 35
Buried
$2,000,000 $1,000,000 $5,000,000 6.29%
2019-20 36
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2014-15 31 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000
2015-16 32 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $6,000,000 $12,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,750,000
2016-17 33 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $5,000,000 $17,000,000 $5,666,667 $4,333,333
2017-18 34
Buried
$3,000,000 $2,000,000 $5,000,000 $22,000,000 $5,500,000 $4,000,000
2018-19 35
Buried
$2,000,000 $1,000,000 $3,000,000 $25,000,000 $5,000,000 $3,000,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2011-2013

Matt Moulson signed a 3 year , $9,400,000 contract with the New York Islanders, including $9,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,133,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $9,400,000
Average Salary:
$3,133,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2010-2010

Matt Moulson signed a 1 year , $2,450,000 contract with the New York Islanders, including $2,450,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,450,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,450,000
Average Salary:
$2,450,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2009-2009

Matt Moulson signed a 1 year , $525,000 contract with the New York Islanders, including $525,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $525,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $525,000
Average Salary:
$525,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2008-2008

Matt Moulson signed a 1 year , $522,500 contract with the Los Angeles Kings, including $522,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $522,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $522,500
Average Salary:
$522,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2009 / RFA
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2006-2007 Rookie

Matt Moulson signed a 2 year , $955,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings, including $30,000 signing bonus, $955,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $477,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $955,000
Average Salary:
$477,500
Signing Bonus:
$30,000
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Seasons

10 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$40,099,197

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 23
Active
$465,000
$465,000
2007 24
Active
$490,000
$955,000
2008 25
Active
$522,500
$1,477,500
2009 26
Active
$525,000
$2,002,500
2010 27
Active
$2,450,000
$4,452,500
2011 28
Active
$2,500,000
$6,952,500
2012 29
Active
$1,756,098
$8,708,598
2013 30
Retained
Active
Retained
$2,072,821
$3,900,000
$417,778
$10,781,419
$14,681,419
$15,099,197
2014 31
Active
$6,000,000
$21,099,197
2015 32
Active
$6,000,000
$27,099,197
2016 33
Active
$5,000,000
$32,099,197
2017 34
Reserve / minor-buried
$5,000,000
$37,099,197
2018 35
Reserve / minor-buried
$3,000,000
$40,099,197
Total
$40,099,197

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,447,500 $30,000 - $1,477,500
5 $7,648,876 - - $7,648,876
6 $16,072,821 $11,000,000 - $27,072,821
1 $3,900,000 - - $3,900,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
23
$450,000
$15,000
$465,000
$465,000
2007
24
$475,000
$15,000
$490,000
$955,000
2008
25
$522,500
$522,500
$1,477,500
2009
26
$525,000
$525,000
$2,002,500
2010
27
$2,450,000
$2,450,000
$4,452,500
2011
28
$2,500,000
$2,500,000
$6,952,500
2012
29
$1,756,098
$1,756,098
$8,708,598
2013
30
$2,072,821
$3,900,000
$417,778
$2,072,821
$3,900,000
$417,778
$10,781,419
$14,681,419
$15,099,197
2014
31
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$6,000,000
$21,099,197
2015
32
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$6,000,000
$27,099,197
2016
33
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$5,000,000
$32,099,197
2017
34
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$5,000,000
$37,099,197
2018
35
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$3,000,000
$40,099,197
Total
$29,069,197
$11,030,000
$40,099,197

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,447,500 $30,000 - $1,477,500
5 $7,648,876 - - $7,648,876
6 $16,072,821 $11,000,000 - $27,072,821
1 $3,900,000 - - $3,900,000
  • Jul 01, 2014 Signed a 5 year $25 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Mar 05, 2014 Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from Buffalo (BUF) with Cody McCormick for 2014 2nd round pick, Torrey Mitchell and 2016 2nd round pick
  • Oct 27, 2013 Traded to Buffalo (BUF) from New York (NYI) with 2014 1st round pick and 2015 2nd round pick for Thomas Vanek
  • Jan 27, 2011 Signed a 3 year $9.4 million extension with New York (NYI)
  • Jul 27, 2010 Signed a 1 year $2.45 million contract with New York (NYI)
  • Jul 06, 2009 Signed a 1 year $575k contract with New York (NYI)
  • Jul 16, 2008 Signed a 1 year $522k contract with Los Angeles (LAK)
  • Sep 01, 2006 Signed a 2 year $955k contract with Los Angeles (LAK)
  • Jun 22, 2003 Drafted by Los Angeles (LAK): Round 9 (#263 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2017 BUF 14 0 0 0 -9 13 0 0 0 0 8 8 2 0
2016 BUF 81 14 18 32 -4 134 11 7 0 0 18 37 10 1
2015 BUF 81 8 13 21 -5 111 2 5 0 0 23 45 16 0
2014 BUF 77 13 28 41 -11 156 3 8 0 0 49 34 4 13
2013 NYI 71 21 28 49 4 165 9 10 0 0 42 44 32 2
2012 NYI 47 15 29 44 -3 154 0 0 0 0 28 24 4 1
2011 NYI 79 35 32 67 0 210 0 0 0 0 39 31 6 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 01, 2014
Signed a 5 year $25 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Mar 05, 2014
Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from Buffalo (BUF) with Cody McCormick for 2014 2nd round pick, Torrey Mitchell and 2016 2nd round pick
Oct 27, 2013
Traded to Buffalo (BUF) from New York (NYI) with 2014 1st round pick and 2015 2nd round pick for Thomas Vanek
Jan 27, 2011
Signed a 3 year $9.4 million extension with New York (NYI)
Jul 27, 2010
Signed a 1 year $2.45 million contract with New York (NYI)
Jul 06, 2009
Signed a 1 year $575k contract with New York (NYI)
Jul 16, 2008
Signed a 1 year $522k contract with Los Angeles (LAK)
Sep 01, 2006
Signed a 2 year $955k contract with Los Angeles (LAK)
Jun 22, 2003
Drafted by Los Angeles (LAK): Round 9 (#263 overall)

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