Nicklas Backstrom

Washington Capitals, Center
Age: 36-8d (Nov 23, 1987)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: SE
College: Brynas
Drafted: Round 1 (#4 overall), 2006
2024-25 Cap Hit

$9,200,000

2024-25 Cash

$8,000,000

Career Earnings

$115,550,000

2020-2024 Extension (CURRENT)

Nicklas Backstrom signed a 5 year , $46,000,000 contract with the Washington Capitals, including $25,000,000 signing bonus, $46,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,200,000. In 2024-25, Backstrom will earn a base salary of $6,000,000 and a signing bonus of $2,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $9,200,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $46,000,000
Average Salary:
$9,200,000
Signing Bonus:
$25,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2020-21 33 $9,200,000 11.29% $12,000,000 $12,000,000
2021-22 34 $9,200,000 11.29% $10,000,000 $22,000,000
2022-23 35 $9,200,000 11.15% $6,000,000 $28,000,000
2023-24 36 $9,200,000 11.02% $10,000,000 $38,000,000
2024-25 37 $9,200,000 10.45% $8,000,000 $46,000,000
2025-26 38
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2020-21 33 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $9,200,000 11.29%
2021-22 34 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $9,200,000 11.29%
2022-23 35 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $9,200,000 11.15%
2023-24 36 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $9,200,000 11.02%
2024-25 37 $6,000,000 $2,000,000 $9,200,000 10.45%
2025-26 38
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2020-21 33 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000 $12,000,000 $9,200,000
2021-22 34 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $22,000,000 $11,000,000 $8,500,000
2022-23 35 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $6,000,000 $28,000,000 $9,333,333 $8,000,000
2023-24 36 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $38,000,000 $9,500,000 $9,000,000
2024-25 37 $6,000,000 $2,000,000 $8,000,000 $46,000,000 $9,200,000 $8,000,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2010-2019

Nicklas Backstrom signed a 10 year , $67,000,000 contract with the Washington Capitals, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $67,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,700,000.
Contract Terms:
10 yr(s) / $67,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,700,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
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2007-2009 Rookie

Nicklas Backstrom signed a 3 year , $7,200,000 contract with the Washington Capitals, including $7,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,400,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $7,200,000
Average Salary:
$2,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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Seasons

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$115,550,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 20
Active
$850,000
$850,000
2008 21
Active
$850,000
$1,700,000
2009 22
Active
$850,000
$2,550,000
2010 23
Active
$6,000,000
$8,550,000
2011 24
Active
$6,000,000
$14,550,000
2012 25
Active
$6,000,000
$20,550,000
2013 26
Active
$6,000,000
$26,550,000
2014 27
Active
$6,500,000
$33,050,000
2015 28
Active
$6,500,000
$39,550,000
2016 29
Active
$7,000,000
$46,550,000
2017 30
Active
$7,500,000
$54,050,000
2018 31
Active
$7,500,000
$61,550,000
2019 32
Active
$8,000,000
$69,550,000
2020 33
Active
$12,000,000
$81,550,000
2021 34
Active
$10,000,000
$91,550,000
2022 35
Active
$6,000,000
$97,550,000
2023 36
Reserve
$10,000,000
$107,550,000
2024 37
Reserve
$8,000,000
$115,550,000
Total      
$115,550,000
$115,550,000
Total
$115,550,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
18 $92,550,000 $23,000,000 - $115,550,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
20
$850,000
$850,000
$850,000
2008
21
$850,000
$850,000
$1,700,000
2009
22
$850,000
$850,000
$2,550,000
2010
23
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,550,000
2011
24
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$14,550,000
2012
25
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$20,550,000
2013
26
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$26,550,000
2014
27
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$33,050,000
2015
28
$6,500,000
$6,500,000
$39,550,000
2016
29
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
$46,550,000
2017
30
$7,500,000
$7,500,000
$54,050,000
2018
31
$7,500,000
$7,500,000
$61,550,000
2019
32
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$69,550,000
2020
33
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$12,000,000
$81,550,000
2021
34
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$91,550,000
2022
35
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$6,000,000
$97,550,000
2023
36
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$107,550,000
2024
37
$6,000,000
$2,000,000
$8,000,000
$115,550,000
Total
$92,550,000
$23,000,000
$115,550,000
$115,550,000
Total
$92,550,000
$23,000,000
$115,550,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
18 $92,550,000 $23,000,000 - $115,550,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2024-25 WAS Oct 08, 2024 - TBD 0 Knee
2023-24 WAS Nov 08, 2023 - Apr 19, 2024 0 Hip
2022-23 WAS Oct 10, 2022 - Jan 08, 2023 0 Hip
2021-22 WAS Jan 07, 2022 - Jan 10, 2022 0 Illness
2021-22 WAS Dec 19, 2021 - Dec 29, 2021 0 COVID-19
2021-22 WAS Oct 12, 2021 - Dec 15, 2021 0 Hip
  • Jan 14, 2020 Signed a 5 year $46 million contract extension with Washington (WAS)
  • May 17, 2010 Signed a 10 year $67 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • May 16, 2007 Signed a 3 year $7.2 million contract with Washington (WAS)
  • Jun 24, 2006 Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 1 (#4 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2023 WAS 8 0 1 1 -3 12 0 0 0 0 5 2 2 44
2022 WAS 39 7 14 21 -25 59 6 5 0 0 23 24 14 259
2021 WAS 47 6 25 31 -8 68 1 13 0 0 16 16 12 301
2020 WAS 55 15 38 53 0 91 5 17 0 0 27 25 14 353
2019 WAS 61 12 42 54 -1 132 2 15 0 0 45 30 14 516
2018 WAS 80 22 52 74 2 169 7 18 0 0 30 54 30 700
2017 WAS 81 21 50 71 5 165 7 18 0 0 51 37 46 702
2016 WAS 82 22 64 86 17 161 7 28 0 0 33 45 38 685
2015 WAS 75 20 50 70 17 129 3 27 0 0 50 51 36 659
2014 WAS 81 18 60 78 5 151 3 30 0 0 52 90 40 855
2013 WAS 72 17 54 71 -14 180 6 37 1 0 46 79 52 635
2012 WAS 45 8 35 43 5 80 1 0 0 0 35 31 20 399
2011 WAS 40 12 28 40 -7 91 0 0 0 0 21 29 22 338

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TRANSACTIONS

Jan 14, 2020
Signed a 5 year $46 million contract extension with Washington (WAS)
May 17, 2010
Signed a 10 year $67 million contract with Washington (WAS)
May 16, 2007
Signed a 3 year $7.2 million contract with Washington (WAS)
Jun 24, 2006
Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 1 (#4 overall)

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