Joel Ward

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Right Wing Age: 43-128d Exp: 10 Years
Undrafted: 2007, Wild College: Prince Edward Agent(s):

  • Current Contract

    Joel Ward signed a 3 year / $9,825,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including a $750,000 signing bonus, $9,825,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $3,275,000.

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $9,825,000
    Signing Bonus $750,000
    Average Salary $3,275,000
    Free Agent: 2018 / 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 $275,000 - $3,275,000 4.7% $3,275,000($3,275,000)
    2016-17 Contract details by year 36 $3,000,000 $275,000 - $3,275,000 4.46% $3,275,000($6,550,000)
    2017-18 Contract details by year 37 $3,075,000 $200,000 - $3,275,000 4.43% $3,275,000($9,825,000)
    2018-19 Free Agent Year 37   UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • 6 team no-trade list

    Previous Contracts

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    2011-2014

    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $12,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $3,000,000
    Free Agent: 2015 / UFA

    2009-2010

    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $3,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,500,000
    Free Agent: 2011 / UFA

    2008-2008

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $500,000
    Free Agent: 2009 / UFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2008-2009 Player Cash Earnings $500,000 - - $500,000
    2009-2010 Player Cash Earnings $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
    2010-2011 Player Cash Earnings $1,500,000 - - $1,500,000
    2011-2012 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
    2012-2013 Player Cash Earnings $1,756,098 - - $1,756,098
    2013-2014 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
    2014-2015 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 - - $3,000,000
    2015-2016 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 $275,000 - $3,275,000
    2016-2017 Player Cash Earnings $3,000,000 $275,000 - $3,275,000
    2017-2018 Player Cash Earnings $3,075,000 $200,000 - $3,275,000
    Est. Earnings (10 seasons) $23,331,098 $750,000 - $24,081,098
    Year Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $3,500,000 - - $3,500,000
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $10,756,098 - - $10,756,098
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $9,075,000 $750,000 - $9,825,000
  • Transactions

    Apr 29 2020Retired from Professional Hockey
    Jul 3 2015Signed a 3 year $9.825 million contract with San Jose (SJS)
    Jul 1 2011Signed a 4 year $12 million contract with Washington (WAS)
    Jul 1 2009Signed a 2 year $3 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
    Jul 16 2007Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)