Ethan Cardwell

San Jose Sharks, Right Wing
Age: 22-89d (Aug 30, 2002)
Country: CA
College: Barrie
Drafted: Round 4 (#121 overall), 2021

2023-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)

Ethan Cardwell signed a 3 year , $2,775,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $277,500 signing bonus, $2,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,775,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$277,500
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2023-24 21 $867,500 1.04% $867,500 $867,500
2024-25 22
Buried
$867,500 0.99% $867,500 $1,735,000
2025-26 23 $867,500 0.99% $867,500 $2,602,500
2026-27 24
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2023-24 21 $775,000 $92,500 $57,500 $867,500 1.04%
2024-25 22
Buried
$775,000 $92,500 $57,500 $867,500 0.99%
2025-26 23 $775,000 $92,500 $57,500 $867,500 0.99%
2026-27 24
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023-24 21 $775,000 $92,500 $867,500 $867,500 $867,500 $867,500
2024-25 22
Buried
$775,000 $92,500 $867,500 $1,735,000 $867,500 $867,500
2025-26 23 $775,000 $92,500 $867,500 $2,602,500 $867,500 $867,500
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$867,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2024 22
Reserve / minor-buried
$867,500
$867,500
Total      
$867,500
$867,500
Total
$867,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $775,000 $92,500 - $867,500
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2024
22
$775,000
$92,500
$867,500
$867,500
Total
$775,000
$92,500
$867,500
$867,500
Total
$775,000
$92,500
$867,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $775,000 $92,500 - $867,500
  • Nov 05, 2024 Demoted to the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Oct 29, 2024 Promoted from the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Apr 14, 2023 Signed a 3 year $2.775 million contract with San Jose (SJS)
  • Jul 24, 2021 Drafted by San Jose (SJS): Round 4 (#121 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won W L SV SO GAA SV%
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