Zack Smith

Chicago Blackhawks, Center
Age: 36y-8m-19d (Apr 04, 1988)
Exp: 11 Years
Country: CA
College: Swift Current
Drafted: Round 3 (#79 overall), 2008
INACTIVE

2016-2020 Extension

Zack Smith signed a 4 year , $13,000,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators, including $13,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $13,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2016-17 28 $1,887,500 2.59% $2,350,000 $2,350,000
2017-18 29 $3,250,000 4.33% $3,250,000 $5,600,000
2018-19 30 $3,250,000 4.09% $3,250,000 $8,850,000
2019-20 31 $3,250,000 3.99% $3,250,000 $12,100,000
2020-21 32 $3,250,000 3.99% $3,250,000 $15,350,000
2021-22 33
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2016-17 28 $2,350,000 $1,887,500 2.59%
2017-18 29 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 4.33%
2018-19 30 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 4.09%
2019-20 31 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 3.99%
2020-21 32 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 3.99%
2021-22 33
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2016-17 28 $2,350,000 $2,350,000 $2,350,000 $15,350,000 $2,350,000 $3,070,000
2017-18 29 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $5,600,000 $13,000,000 $2,800,000 $3,250,000
2018-19 30 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $8,850,000 $9,750,000 $2,950,000 $3,250,000
2019-20 31 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $12,100,000 $6,500,000 $3,025,000 $3,250,000
2020-21 32 $3,250,000 $3,250,000 $15,350,000 $3,250,000 $3,070,000 $3,250,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2013-2016 Extension

Zack Smith signed a 4 year , $7,550,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators, including $7,550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,887,500.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $7,550,000
Average Salary:
$1,887,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2011-2012

Zack Smith signed a 2 year , $1,400,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators, including $1,400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,400,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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2008-2010 Rookie

Zack Smith signed a 3 year , $1,750,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators, including $174,999 signing bonus, $1,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $583,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,750,000
Average Salary:
$583,333
Signing Bonus:
$174,999
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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Seasons

11 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$21,574,626

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2010 22
Active
$558,333
$558,333
2011 23
Active
$625,000
$1,183,333
2012 24
Active
$453,659
$1,636,992
2013 25
Active
$1,500,000
$3,136,992
2014 26
Active
$1,087,634
$4,224,626
2015 27
Active
$2,000,000
$6,224,626
2016 28
Active
$2,350,000
$8,574,626
2017 29
Active
$3,250,000
$11,824,626
2018 30
Active
$3,250,000
$15,074,626
2019 31
Active
$3,250,000
$18,324,626
2020 32
Reserve
$3,250,000
$21,574,626
Total
$21,574,626

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $15,016,293 $58,333 - $15,074,626
2 $6,500,000 - - $6,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2010
22
$500,000
$58,333
$558,333
$558,333
2011
23
$625,000
$625,000
$1,183,333
2012
24
$453,659
$453,659
$1,636,992
2013
25
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$3,136,992
2014
26
$1,087,634
$1,087,634
$4,224,626
2015
27
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$6,224,626
2016
28
$2,350,000
$2,350,000
$8,574,626
2017
29
$3,250,000
$3,250,000
$11,824,626
2018
30
$3,250,000
$3,250,000
$15,074,626
2019
31
$3,250,000
$3,250,000
$18,324,626
2020
32
$3,250,000
$3,250,000
$21,574,626
Total
$21,516,293
$58,333
$21,574,626

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
9 $15,016,293 $58,333 - $15,074,626
2 $6,500,000 - - $6,500,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2020-21 CHI Jan 13, 2021 - TBD 0 Back
2018-19 OTT Oct 30, 2018 - Nov 15, 2018 0 Face
2017-18 OTT Nov 16, 2017 - Nov 25, 2017 0 Thumb
2017-18 OTT Oct 22, 2017 - Oct 27, 2017 0 Upper Body
2016-17 OTT Dec 27, 2016 - Jan 07, 2017 0 Abdominal
  • Jul 16, 2019 Traded to Chicago (CHI) from Ottawa (OTT) for Artem Anisimov
  • Feb 03, 2019 Fined $5,000 Elbow to the head against Marcus Pettersson (PIT)
  • Jan 24, 2017 Signed a 4 year $13 million contract extension with Ottawa (OTT)
  • Dec 16, 2015 Fined $2,000 Embellishment/Diving against Vancouver (VAN)
  • Sep 06, 2012 Signed a 4 year $7.55 million extension with Ottawa (OTT)
  • May 20, 2011 Signed a 2 year $1.4 million contract with Ottawa (OTT)
  • Aug 14, 2008 Signed a 3 year $1.75 million contract with Ottawa (OTT)
  • Jun 20, 2008 Drafted by Ottawa (OTT): Round 3 (#79 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Feb 03, 2019 Elbow to the head against Marcus Pettersson (PIT) $5,000
Dec 16, 2015 Embellishment/Diving against Vancouver (VAN) $2,000
Fines: 2 $7,000
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2019 CHI 50 4 7 11 2 43 0 0 1 1 18 112 29 88
2018 OTT 70 9 19 28 -6 101 0 0 1 2 27 136 81 403
2017 OTT 68 5 14 19 -32 124 0 3 0 1 29 90 54 297
2016 OTT 74 16 16 32 6 137 1 0 4 0 38 140 61 317
2015 OTT 81 25 11 36 16 121 4 1 5 1 26 175 80 380
2014 OTT 36 1 1 2 -9 35 0 0 0 0 12 63 18 95
2013 OTT 78 10 9 19 -10 145 0 1 1 1 28 168 111 647
2012 OTT 45 4 10 14 -8 88 0 0 0 0 22 94 56 355
2011 OTT 73 14 7 21 3 127 0 0 0 0 37 150 87 434

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TRANSACTIONS

Jul 16, 2019
Traded to Chicago (CHI) from Ottawa (OTT) for Artem Anisimov
Feb 03, 2019
Fined $5,000 Elbow to the head against Marcus Pettersson (PIT)
Jan 24, 2017
Signed a 4 year $13 million contract extension with Ottawa (OTT)
Dec 16, 2015
Fined $2,000 Embellishment/Diving against Vancouver (VAN)
Sep 06, 2012
Signed a 4 year $7.55 million extension with Ottawa (OTT)
May 20, 2011
Signed a 2 year $1.4 million contract with Ottawa (OTT)
Aug 14, 2008
Signed a 3 year $1.75 million contract with Ottawa (OTT)
Jun 20, 2008
Drafted by Ottawa (OTT): Round 3 (#79 overall)

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