Brendan Smith

Dallas Stars, Defensemen
Age: 35-296d (Feb 07, 1989)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: CA
College: Wisconsin
Drafted: Round 1 (#27 overall), 2007
2024-25 Cap Hit

$1,000,000

2024-25 Cash

$1,000,000

Career Earnings

$32,050,000

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Brendan Smith signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Dallas Stars, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000. In 2024-25, Smith will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 35 $1,000,000 1.14% $1,000,000 $1,000,000
2025-26 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2024-25 35 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 1.14%
2025-26 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 35 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2023 Free Agent

Brendan Smith signed a 2 year , $2,200,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils, including $2,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,100,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,200,000
Average Salary:
$1,100,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2021-2021 Free Agent

Brendan Smith signed a 1 year , $800,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, including $800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2017-2020 Extension

Brendan Smith signed a 4 year , $17,400,000 contract with the New York Rangers, including $17,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,350,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $17,400,000
Average Salary:
$4,350,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2015-2016

Brendan Smith signed a 2 year , $5,500,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $5,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,750,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2014

Brendan Smith signed a 2 year , $2,525,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $2,525,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,262,500.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,525,000
Average Salary:
$1,262,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / RFA
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2010-2012 Rookie

Brendan Smith signed a 3 year , $2,625,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $262,500 signing bonus, $2,625,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $875,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,625,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
$262,500
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$32,050,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 21
Active
$875,000
$875,000
2011 22
Active
$875,000
$1,750,000
2012 23
Active
$875,000
$2,625,000
2013 24
Active
$1,250,000
$3,875,000
2014 25
Active
$1,275,000
$5,150,000
2015 26
Active
$2,250,000
$7,400,000
2016 27
Active
Retained
$740,296
$2,509,704
$8,140,296
$10,650,000
2017 28
Reserve / minor-buried
$5,000,000
$15,650,000
2018 29
Active
$4,525,000
$20,175,000
2019 30
Active
$4,525,000
$24,700,000
2020 31
Active
$3,350,000
$28,050,000
2021 32
Active
$800,000
$28,850,000
2022 33
Active
$1,000,000
$29,850,000
2023 34
Active
$1,200,000
$31,050,000
2024 35
Active
$1,000,000
$32,050,000
Total      
$32,050,000
$32,050,000
Total
$32,050,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $9,647,204 $262,500 - $9,909,704
5 $17,140,296 $1,000,000 - $18,140,296
1 $800,000 - - $800,000
2 $2,200,000 - - $2,200,000
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
21
$787,500
$87,500
$875,000
$875,000
2011
22
$787,500
$87,500
$875,000
$1,750,000
2012
23
$787,500
$87,500
$875,000
$2,625,000
2013
24
$1,250,000
$1,250,000
$3,875,000
2014
25
$1,275,000
$1,275,000
$5,150,000
2015
26
$2,250,000
$2,250,000
$7,400,000
2016
27
$740,296
$2,509,704
$740,296
$2,509,704
$8,140,296
$10,650,000
2017
28
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$15,650,000
2018
29
$4,525,000
$4,525,000
$20,175,000
2019
30
$4,525,000
$4,525,000
$24,700,000
2020
31
$2,350,000
$1,000,000
$3,350,000
$28,050,000
2021
32
$800,000
$800,000
$28,850,000
2022
33
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$29,850,000
2023
34
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$31,050,000
2024
35
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$32,050,000
Total
$30,787,500
$1,262,500
$32,050,000
$32,050,000
Total
$30,787,500
$1,262,500
$32,050,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $9,647,204 $262,500 - $9,909,704
5 $17,140,296 $1,000,000 - $18,140,296
1 $800,000 - - $800,000
2 $2,200,000 - - $2,200,000
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2023-24 NJD Jan 18, 2024 - Feb 13, 2024 0 Leg
2017-18 DET Jan 05, 2017 - Feb 04, 2017 0 Knee
2016-17 DET Nov 26, 2016 - Dec 27, 2016 0 Knee
  • Jul 01, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Dec 10, 2023 Fined $2,864 Tripping Devon Shore (SEA)
  • Dec 01, 2023 Suspended 2 games for Slashing Travis Konecny (PHI), forfeiting $11,458 in 2023-24 salary with New Jersey (NJD)
  • Jul 13, 2022 Signed a 2 year $2.2 million contract with New Jersey (NJD)
  • May 15, 2022 Fined $2,000 Elbowing David Pastrnak (BOS)
  • Jul 29, 2021 Signed a 1 year $800,000 contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Jun 28, 2017 Signed a 4 year $17.4 million contract extension with New York (NYR)
  • Feb 28, 2017 Traded to New York (NYR) from Detroit (DET) for 2018 2nd round pick and 2017 3rd round pick
  • Jun 30, 2015 Signed a 2 year $5.5 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jul 17, 2013 Signed a 2 year $2.525 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • May 28, 2010 Signed a 3 year $2.625 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jun 22, 2007 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 1 (#27 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
May 15, 2022 Elbowing David Pastrnak (BOS) $2,000
Dec 10, 2023 Tripping Devon Shore (SEA) $2,864

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Sep 28, 2011 Hit to the head against Ben Smith (CHI) 8 $23,649
Dec 01, 2023 Slashing Travis Konecny (PHI) 2 $11,458
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2024 DAL 9 0 3 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 8 17 9 0
2023 NJ 63 5 10 15 -3 60 0 0 0 0 101 98 61 0
2022 NJ 60 0 5 5 3 58 0 0 0 1 76 102 63 0
2021 CAR 45 4 4 8 6 63 0 0 0 0 40 73 36 0
2020 NYR 48 5 5 10 3 58 0 0 0 0 41 84 73 0
2019 NYR 62 3 5 8 -12 45 0 0 1 1 41 90 71 1
2018 NYR 63 4 9 13 -7 66 0 0 0 1 48 100 71 0
2017 NYR 44 1 7 8 2 66 0 1 0 0 37 58 69 0
2016 NYR 51 3 6 9 1 62 1 2 0 0 65 59 63 0
2015 DET 63 3 12 15 2 82 1 0 0 0 42 94 62 0
2014 DET 75 4 9 13 -3 87 0 2 0 0 68 58 66 0
2013 DET 69 5 14 19 0 89 1 0 0 0 65 56 64 0
2012 DET 32 0 7 7 0 32 0 0 0 0 30 20 32 0
2011 DET 14 1 6 7 3 13 0 0 0 0 8 17 13 0

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 01, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
Dec 10, 2023
Fined $2,864 Tripping Devon Shore (SEA)
Dec 01, 2023
Suspended 2 games for Slashing Travis Konecny (PHI), forfeiting $11,458 in 2023-24 salary with New Jersey (NJD)
Jul 13, 2022
Signed a 2 year $2.2 million contract with New Jersey (NJD)
May 15, 2022
Fined $2,000 Elbowing David Pastrnak (BOS)
Jul 29, 2021
Signed a 1 year $800,000 contract with Carolina (CAR)
Jun 28, 2017
Signed a 4 year $17.4 million contract extension with New York (NYR)
Feb 28, 2017
Traded to New York (NYR) from Detroit (DET) for 2018 2nd round pick and 2017 3rd round pick
Jun 30, 2015
Signed a 2 year $5.5 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Jul 17, 2013
Signed a 2 year $2.525 million contract with Detroit (DET)
May 28, 2010
Signed a 3 year $2.625 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Jun 22, 2007
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 1 (#27 overall)

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