Paul Gaustad

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Center Age: 42-65d Exp: 11 Years
Drafted: Round 7 (#220 overall), 2000 College: Portland Agent(s):

  • Current Contract

    Paul Gaustad signed a 4 year / $13,000,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including $13,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $3,250,000.

    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $13,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $3,250,000
    Free Agent: 2016 / UFA
    Year   Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Cap Hit Cap Hit % Yearly Cash
    2012-13 Contract details by year 30 $1,902,439 - - $3,250,000 6.45% $1,902,439($1,902,439)
    2013-14 Contract details by year 31 $4,000,000 - - $3,250,000 5.47% $4,000,000($5,902,439)
    2014-15 Contract details by year 32 $4,000,000 - - $3,250,000 5.43% $4,000,000($9,902,439)
    2015-16 Contract details by year 33 $3,000,000 - - $3,250,000 5.31% $3,000,000($12,902,439)
    2016-17 Free Agent Year 34   UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • 82 Game 2012 Salary: $3,250,000

    Previous Contracts

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    2008-2011

    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $9,200,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $2,300,000
    Free Agent: 2012 / UFA

    2006-2007

    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $1,425,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $712,500
    Free Agent: 2008 / UFA

    2005-2005

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $450,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $450,000
    Free Agent: 2006 / UFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2005-2006 Player Cash Earnings $450,000 - - $450,000
    2006-2007 Player Cash Earnings $675,000 - - $675,000
    2007-2008 Player Cash Earnings $750,000 - - $750,000
    2008-2009 Player Cash Earnings $1,700,000 - - $1,700,000
    2009-2010 Player Cash Earnings $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
    2010-2011 Player Cash Earnings $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
    2011-2012 Player Cash Earnings $2,500,000 - - $2,500,000
    2012-2013 Player Cash Earnings $1,902,439 - - $1,902,439
    2013-2014 Player Cash Earnings $4,000,000 - - $4,000,000
    2014-2015 Player Cash Earnings $4,000,000 - - $4,000,000
    2015-2016 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
    Est. Earnings (11 seasons) $23,977,439 - - $23,977,439
    Year Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    7 seasons Player Cash Earnings $11,075,000 - - $11,075,000
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $12,902,439 - - $12,902,439
  • Transactions

    Sep 9 2016Retired from professional hockey
    Jun 29 2012Signed a 4 year $13 million contract extension with Nashville (NSH)
    Feb 27 2012Traded to Nashville (NSH) from Buffalo (BUF) with 2012 4th round pick for 2012 1st round pick
    Jun 30 2008Re-signed a 4 year $9.2 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
    Jul 30 2006Re-signed a 2 year $1.425 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
    Aug 15 2005Re-signed a 1 year $450k contract with Buffalo (BUF)
    Jun 24 2000Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 7 (#220 overall)