Antti Niemi

Montreal Canadiens, Goaltender
Age: 40-251d (Aug 29, 1983)
Exp: 9 Years
Country: FI
College: Pelicans

2018-2018 Extension

Antti Niemi signed a 1 year , $950,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens, including $950,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $950,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $950,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Year Age Option/Status Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2018-19 35 $950,000 $950,000 1.20%
2019-20 36
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2018 35 $950,000 $950,000 $950,000 $950,000 $950,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2017-2017

Antti Niemi signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2015-2017

Antti Niemi signed a 3 year , $13,500,000 contract with the Dallas Stars, including $13,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,500,000.

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $13,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2011-2014

Antti Niemi signed a 4 year , $15,200,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $15,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,800,000.

Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $15,200,000
Average Salary:
$3,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2010-2010

Antti Niemi signed a 1 year , $2,000,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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2009-2009

Antti Niemi signed a 1 year , $826,875 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, including $826,875 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $826,875.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $826,875
Average Salary:
$826,875
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2008-2008 Rookie

Antti Niemi signed a 1 year , $1,512,500 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, including $87,500 signing bonus, $1,512,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,512,500.

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,512,500
Average Salary:
$1,512,500
Signing Bonus:
$87,500
Free Agent:
2009 / UFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$30,890,914

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2008 25
Active
$875,000
$875,000
2009 26
Active
$826,875
$1,701,875
2010 27
Active
$2,000,000
$3,701,875
2011 28
Active
$3,200,000
$6,901,875
2012 29
Active
$2,341,463
$9,243,338
2013 30
Active
$4,000,000
$13,243,338
2014 31
Active
$4,000,000
$17,243,338
2015 32
Active
$4,500,000
$21,743,338
2016 33
Active
$4,500,000
$26,243,338
2017 34
Retained
Retained
Active
Retained
$1,500,000
$71,497
$550,819
$75,260
$27,743,338
$27,814,835
$28,365,654
$28,440,914
2018 35
Retained
Active
$1,500,000
$950,000
$29,940,914
$30,890,914
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2008
25
$787,500
$87,500
$875,000
$875,000
2009
26
$826,875
$826,875
$1,701,875
2010
27
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,701,875
2011
28
$3,200,000
$3,200,000
$6,901,875
2012
29
$2,341,463
$2,341,463
$9,243,338
2013
30
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$13,243,338
2014
31
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$17,243,338
2015
32
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$21,743,338
2016
33
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$26,243,338
2017
34
$1,500,000
$71,497
$550,820
$75,260
$1,500,000
$71,497
$550,819
$75,260
$27,743,338
$27,814,835
$28,365,654
$28,440,914
2018
35
$1,500,000
$950,000
$1,500,000
$950,000
$29,940,914
$30,890,914

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $1,614,375 $87,500 - $1,701,875
5 $15,541,463 - - $15,541,463
4 $12,000,000 - - $12,000,000
1 $71,497 - - $71,497
2 $1,500,820 - - $1,500,819
1 $75,260 - - $75,260
  • May 22, 2018 Signed a 1 year $950,000 contract extension with Montreal (MTL)
  • Nov 15, 2017 Claimed off waivers by Montreal (MTL)
  • Nov 14, 2017 Waived by Florida (FLA)
  • Oct 25, 2017 Claimed off waivers by Florida (FLA)
  • Jul 01, 2017 Signed a 1 year $700,000 contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jun 26, 2017 Released by way of buyout from Dallas (DAL), clearing $3M in cap
  • Jun 29, 2015 Signed a 3 year $13.5 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Jun 27, 2015 Traded to Dallas (DAL) from San Jose (SJS) for 2015 7th round pick
  • Mar 01, 2011 Signed a 4 year $12.5 million extension with San Jose (SJ)
  • Sep 03, 2010 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with San Jose (SJ)
  • Jun 30, 2009 Signed a 1 year $826,875 contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • May 05, 2008 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
Year Team GP W L SV SO GAA SV%
2018 MON 17 8 6 478 0 3.78 .887
2017 MON 24 7 9 642 1 3.12 .911
2016 DAL 37 12 13 785 0 3.30 .892
2015 DAL 47 25 13 1,123 3 2.62 .907
2014 SJ 61 0 0 1,656 0 2.59 .914
2013 SJ 63 0 0 1,527 0 2.37 .913
2012 SJ 40 0 0 1,044 0 2.15 .924
2011 SJ 66 0 0 1,665 0 2.44 .914
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