NHL
Waltteri Merela
Waltteri Merela
Tampa Bay Lightning, Right Wing
Age: 26-131d (Jul 06, 1998)
Country: FI
Drafted: Undrafted, TBL, 2023
INACTIVE
2023-2023 Rookie
Waltteri Merela signed a 1 year , $950,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $95,000 signing bonus, $950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $950,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $950,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
$95,000
Free Agent:
2024 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
25 |
Buried
|
$870,000 | 1.04% | $285,726 | $285,726 |
| 2024-25 |
|
26 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
25 |
Buried
|
$775,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 | $870,000 | 1.04% |
| 2024-25 |
|
26 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
25 |
Buried |
$190,726 | $95,000 | $285,726 | $285,726 | $285,726 | $285,726 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$285,726
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$285,726 |
$285,726 |
|
| Total |
$285,726 |
$285,726 |
||||
| Total |
$285,726 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$190,726 | $95,000 | - | $285,726 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
25 |
$190,726
|
$95,000 |
$285,726 |
$285,726 |
|
| Total |
$190,726 |
$95,000 |
$285,726 |
$285,726 |
|||
| Total |
$190,726 |
$95,000 |
$285,726 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$190,726 | $95,000 | - | $285,726 |
-
Jan 28, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TBL)
-
Jan 16, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Tampa Bay (TBL)
-
Nov 17, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TBL)
-
Nov 08, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by Tampa Bay (TBL)
-
Nov 05, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by Tampa Bay (TBL)
-
Jun 05, 2023
Signed a 1 year $950,000 contract with Tampa Bay (TBL)
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