Benoit Pouliot

Buffalo Sabres, Left Wing
Age: 38-68d (Sep 28, 1986)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: CA
College: Sud
Drafted: Round 1 (#4 overall), 2005
INACTIVE

2017-2017

Benoit Pouliot signed a 1 year , $1,150,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, including $1,150,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,150,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,150,000
Average Salary:
$1,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2017-18 31 $1,150,000 1.53% $1,150,000 $1,150,000
2018-19 32
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2017-18 31 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 1.53%
2018-19 32
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017-18 31 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2014-2018

Benoit Pouliot signed a 5 year , $20,000,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers, including $20,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $20,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2013-2013

Benoit Pouliot signed a 1 year , $1,300,000 contract with the New York Rangers, including $1,300,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,300,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,300,000
Average Salary:
$1,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Benoit Pouliot signed a 1 year , $1,800,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
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2011-2011

Benoit Pouliot signed a 1 year , $1,100,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, including $1,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,100,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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2010-2010

Benoit Pouliot signed a 1 year , $1,350,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens, including $1,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,350,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,350,000
Average Salary:
$1,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2009-2009

Benoit Pouliot signed a 1 year , $803,250 contract with the Minnesota Wild, including $803,250 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $803,250.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $803,250
Average Salary:
$803,250
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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2006-2008 Rookie

Benoit Pouliot signed a 3 year , $5,100,000 contract with the Minnesota Wild, including $262,500 signing bonus, $5,100,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,700,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $5,100,000
Average Salary:
$1,700,000
Signing Bonus:
$262,500
Free Agent:
2009 / RFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$29,306,909

Earnings w/ Different Teams

7 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 20
Active
$850,000
$850,000
2007 21
Active
$850,000
$1,700,000
2008 22
Active
$850,000
$2,550,000
2009 23
Active
$803,250
$3,353,250
2010 24
Active
$1,350,000
$4,703,250
2011 25
Active
$1,100,000
$5,803,250
2012 26
Active
$1,053,659
$6,856,909
2013 27
Active
$1,300,000
$8,156,909
2014 28
Active
$4,000,000
$12,156,909
2015 29
Active
$4,000,000
$16,156,909
2016 30
Active
$4,000,000
$20,156,909
2017 31
Retained
Active
$4,000,000
$1,150,000
$24,156,909
$25,306,909
2018 32
Retained
$4,000,000
$29,306,909
Total
$29,306,909

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,098,250 $255,000 - $3,353,250
1 $1,350,000 - - $1,350,000
1 $1,100,000 - - $1,100,000
1 $1,053,659 - - $1,053,659
1 $1,300,000 - - $1,300,000
5 $20,000,000 - - $20,000,000
1 $1,150,000 - - $1,150,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
20
$765,000
$85,000
$850,000
$850,000
2007
21
$765,000
$85,000
$850,000
$1,700,000
2008
22
$765,000
$85,000
$850,000
$2,550,000
2009
23
$803,250
$803,250
$3,353,250
2010
24
$1,350,000
$1,350,000
$4,703,250
2011
25
$1,100,000
$1,100,000
$5,803,250
2012
26
$1,053,659
$1,053,659
$6,856,909
2013
27
$1,300,000
$1,300,000
$8,156,909
2014
28
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$12,156,909
2015
29
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$16,156,909
2016
30
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$20,156,909
2017
31
$4,000,000
$1,150,000
$4,000,000
$1,150,000
$24,156,909
$25,306,909
2018
32
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$29,306,909
Total
$29,051,909
$255,000
$29,306,909

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,098,250 $255,000 - $3,353,250
1 $1,350,000 - - $1,350,000
1 $1,100,000 - - $1,100,000
1 $1,053,659 - - $1,053,659
1 $1,300,000 - - $1,300,000
5 $20,000,000 - - $20,000,000
1 $1,150,000 - - $1,150,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2017-18 EDM Feb 11, 2017 - Mar 10, 2017 0 Undisclosed
  • Jul 01, 2017 Signed a 1 year $1.15 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jun 29, 2017 Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Edmonton (EDM)
  • Jul 01, 2014 Signed a 5 year $20 million contract with Edmonton (EDM)
  • Jul 05, 2013 Signed a 1 year $1.3 million contract with New York (NYR)
  • Jul 01, 2013 Tampa Bay (TBL) declined a Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent
  • Jul 01, 2012 Signed a 1 year $1.8 million contract with Tampa Bay (TBL)
  • Jun 23, 2012 Traded to Tampa Bay (TBL) from Boston (BOS) as part of a 3-team trade: Tampa Bay (TBL) traded Michel Ouellet and 2012 5th round pick to Boston (BOS)
  • Jul 01, 2011 Signed a 1 year $1.1 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Jun 28, 2010 Signed a 1 year $1.35 million contract with Montreal (MTL)
  • Jul 29, 2009 Signed a 1 year contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • May 01, 2006 Signed a 3 year $5.1 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • May 01, 2006 Signed with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 30, 2005 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 1 (#4 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2017 BUF 74 13 6 19 -8 83 1 0 2 0 34 69 22 12
2016 EDM 67 8 6 14 -5 77 0 0 0 0 39 39 34 7
2015 EDM 54 14 21 35 -7 109 5 4 1 0 23 35 30 20
2014 EDM 58 19 15 34 -1 105 4 3 1 0 31 71 28 13
2013 NYR 78 15 21 36 11 137 7 1 0 0 18 139 54 20
2012 TB 33 8 11 19 8 58 0 0 0 0 6 35 13 10
2011 BOS 70 16 15 31 16 99 0 0 0 0 15 95 32 7
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