Brad Richards

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Center Age: 43-342d Exp: 14 Years
Drafted: Round 3 (#64 overall), 1998 College: Rimouski Agent(s):

  • Current Contract

    Brad Richards signed a 1 year / $4,000,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $4,000,000.

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $4,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $4,000,000
    Free Agent: 2016 / UFA
    Year   Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Cap Hit Cap Hit % Yearly Cash
    2015-16 Contract details by year 35 $3,000,000 - $1,000,000 $3,000,000 4.23% $3,000,000($3,000,000)
    2016-17 Free Agent Year 36   UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • Playoff Bonus
      Round 1 Win: $250,000
      Round 2 Win: $750,000 

    Previous Contracts

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    2014-2025

    Contract: 12 yr(s) / $20,666,667
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,722,222

    2014-2014

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $2,000,000
    Free Agent: 2015 / UFA

    2011-2019

    Contract: 9 yr(s) / $58,500,000
    Signing Bonus $10,000,000
    Average Salary $6,500,000
    Free Agent: 2020 / UFA

    2006-2010

    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $39,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $7,800,000
    Free Agent: 2011 / UFA

    2003-2005

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $12,351,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $4,117,000
    Free Agent: 2006 / UFA

    2000-2002Entry Level

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $2,925,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $975,000
    Free Agent: 2003 / RFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2000-2001 Player Cash Earnings $975,000 - - $975,000
    2001-2002 Player Cash Earnings $975,000 - - $975,000
    2002-2003 Player Cash Earnings $975,000 - - $975,000
    2003-2004 Player Cash Earnings $4,475,000 - - $4,475,000
    2005-2006 Player Cash Earnings $3,401,000 - - $3,401,000
    2006-2007 Player Cash Earnings $7,800,000 - - $7,800,000
    2007-2008 Player Cash Earnings $7,800,000 - - $7,800,000
    2008-2009 Player Cash Earnings $7,800,000 - - $7,800,000
    2009-2010 Player Cash Earnings $7,800,000 - - $7,800,000
    2010-2011 Player Cash Earnings $7,800,000 - - $7,800,000
    2011-2012 Player Cash Earnings $2,000,000 $10,000,000 - $12,000,000
    2012-2013 Player Cash Earnings $4,000,000 $8,000,000 - $12,000,000
    2013-2014 Player Cash Earnings $7,000,000 $2,000,000 - $9,000,000
    2014-2015 Player Cash Earnings $3,055,556 - - $3,055,556
    2014-2015 Player Cash Earnings $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000
    2015-2016 Player Cash Earnings $3,055,556 - - $3,055,556
    2015-2016 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
    2016-2017 Player Cash Earnings $5,055,556 - - $5,055,556
    2017-2018 Player Cash Earnings $1,055,556 - - $1,055,556
    2018-2019 Player Cash Earnings $1,055,556 - - $1,055,556
    2019-2020 Player Cash Earnings $1,055,556 - - $1,055,556
    2020-2021 Player Cash Earnings $1,055,556 - - $1,055,556
    2021-2022 Player Cash Earnings $1,055,556 - - $1,055,556
    2023-2024 Player Cash Earnings $1,055,556 - - $1,055,556
    Est. Earnings (22 seasons) $85,301,004 $20,000,000 - $105,301,004
    2024-2025 Player Cash Earnings $1,055,556 - - $1,055,556
    2025-2026 Player Cash Earnings $1,055,556 - - $1,055,556
    $87,412,116 $20,000,000 - $107,412,116
    Year Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    6 seasons Player Cash Earnings $18,601,000 - - $18,601,000
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $31,200,000 - - $31,200,000
    12 seasons Player Cash Earnings $30,500,004 $20,000,000 - $50,500,004
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
  • Transactions

    Jul 20 2016Retired from professional hockey
    Jul 1 2015Signed a 1 year $4 million contract with Detroit (DET)
    Jul 1 2014Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
    Jun 20 2014Waived by use of the compliance buyout by New York (NYR)
    Jul 2 2011Signed a 9 year $58.5 million contract with New York (NYR)
    Feb 26 2008Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Tampa Bay (TBL) with Johan Holmqvist for Jussi Jokinen, Mike Smith, Jeff Halpern and 2009 4th round pick
    May 22 2006Signed a 5 year $39 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
    Aug 23 2003Signed a 3 year $12.3 million contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
    Jun 27 1998Drafted by Tampa Bay (TB): Round 3 (#64 overall)