Ryan Suter

St Louis Blues, Defensemen
Age: 39-198d (Jan 20, 1985)
Exp: 18 Years
Country: US
College: Wisconsin
Drafted: Round 1 (#7 overall), 2003
2024-25 Cap Hit

$775,000

2024-25 Cash

$3,041,667

Career Earnings

$117,625,999

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Ryan Suter signed a 1 year , $775,000 contract with the St Louis Blues, including $775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $775,000. In 2024-25, Suter will earn a base salary of $775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $775,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $775,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 40 $775,000 0.88% $775,000 $775,000
2025-26 41
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2024-25 40 $775,000 $775,000 0.88%
2025-26 41
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 40 $775,000 $775,000 $775,000 $775,000 $775,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2021-2024 Free Agent

Ryan Suter signed a 4 year , $14,600,000 contract with the Dallas Stars, including $14,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,650,000. In 2024-25, Suter will earn a base salary of $4,300,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,650,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $14,600,000
Average Salary:
$3,650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2012-2024

Ryan Suter signed a 13 year , $98,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Wild, including $25,000,000 signing bonus, $98,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,538,462. In 2024-25, Suter will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $7,538,462.
Contract Terms:
13 yr(s) / $98,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,538,462
Signing Bonus:
$25,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2008-2011

Ryan Suter signed a 4 year , $14,000,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including $14,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $14,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2005-2007 Rookie

Ryan Suter signed a 3 year , $2,356,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including $2,356,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $785,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,356,000
Average Salary:
$785,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2008 / RFA
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$117,625,999

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2005 21
Active
$942,000
$942,000
2006 22
Active
$942,000
$1,884,000
2007 23
Active
$942,000
$2,826,000
2008 24
Active
$3,500,000
$6,326,000
2009 25
Active
$3,500,000
$9,826,000
2010 26
Active
$3,500,000
$13,326,000
2011 27
Active
$3,500,000
$16,826,000
2012 28
Active
$12,000,000
$28,826,000
2013 29
Active
$12,000,000
$40,826,000
2014 30
Active
$11,000,000
$51,826,000
2015 31
Active
$9,000,000
$60,826,000
2016 32
Active
$9,000,000
$69,826,000
2017 33
Active
$9,000,000
$78,826,000
2018 34
Active
$9,000,000
$87,826,000
2019 35
Active
$9,000,000
$96,826,000
2020 36
Active
$8,000,000
$104,826,000
2021 37
Active
Retained
$2,000,000
$833,333
$106,826,000
$107,659,333
2022 38
Retained
Active
$833,333
$4,000,000
$108,492,666
$112,492,666
2023 39
Retained
Active
$833,333
$4,300,000
$113,325,999
$117,625,999
Total      
$117,625,999
$113,325,999
$117,625,999
2024 40
Active
Retained
Retained
$775,000
$1,433,334
$833,333
2025 41
Retained
Retained
$1,433,334
$833,333
2026 42
Retained
$833,333
2027 43
Retained
$833,333
2028 44
Retained
$833,333
Total
$125,434,332
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2005
21
$942,000
$942,000
$942,000
2006
22
$471,200
$942,000
$1,884,000
2007
23
$942,000
$942,000
$2,826,000
2008
24
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$6,326,000
2009
25
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$9,826,000
2010
26
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$13,326,000
2011
27
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$16,826,000
2012
28
$2,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$28,826,000
2013
29
$2,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$40,826,000
2014
30
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$11,000,000
$51,826,000
2015
31
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$60,826,000
2016
32
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$69,826,000
2017
33
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$78,826,000
2018
34
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$87,826,000
2019
35
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$96,826,000
2020
36
$8,000,000
$8,000,000
$104,826,000
2021
37
$1,000,000
$833,333
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$833,333
$106,826,000
$107,659,333
2022
38
$833,333
$4,000,000
$833,333
$4,000,000
$108,492,666
$112,492,666
2023
39
$833,333
$4,300,000
$833,333
$4,300,000
$113,325,999
$117,625,999
Total
$91,155,199
$26,000,000
$117,625,999
$113,325,999
$117,625,999
2024
40
$775,000
$1,433,334
$833,333
$775,000
$1,433,334
$833,333
2025
41
$1,433,334
$833,333
$1,433,334
$833,333
2026
42
$833,333
$833,333
2027
43
$833,333
$833,333
2028
44
$833,333
$833,333
Total
$98,963,532
$26,000,000
$125,434,332

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $16,355,200 - - $16,826,000
12 $65,499,999 $25,000,000 - $90,499,999
3 $9,300,000 $1,000,000 - $10,300,000
  • Jul 10, 2024 Signed a 1 year $775,000 contract with St Louis (STL)
  • Jun 27, 2024 Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Dallas (DAL)
  • Jul 28, 2021 Signed a 4 year $14.6 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
  • Jul 13, 2021 Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jan 14, 2015 Suspended 2 games for elbowing Steve Downie (PIT) in the head, forfeiting $81,058 in 2014-15 salary with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 04, 2012 Signed a 13 year $98 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 16, 2008 Signed a 4 year $14 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
  • Sep 08, 2004 Signed a 3 year $2.356 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
  • Jun 21, 2003 Drafted by Nashville (NAS): Round 1 (#7 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2023 DAL 82 2 15 17 14 102 0 0 0 1 111 75 28 0
2022 DAL 82 3 22 25 0 92 0 4 0 1 115 81 26 0
2021 DAL 82 7 25 32 1 118 4 9 0 0 88 46 40 0
2020 MIN 56 3 16 19 9 86 1 5 0 0 65 38 12 0
2019 MIN 69 8 40 48 -6 111 2 16 0 0 93 48 12 0
2018 MIN 82 7 40 47 -8 136 3 12 1 1 109 78 41 1
2017 MIN 78 6 45 51 -1 149 1 22 0 1 138 78 34 0
2016 MIN 82 9 29 38 34 164 4 7 1 1 105 72 36 0
2015 MIN 82 8 43 51 10 188 3 18 1 1 142 69 30 0
2014 MIN 77 2 36 38 7 150 1 10 0 1 127 69 48 0
2013 MIN 77 4 33 37 16 139 0 15 0 1 121 70 32 1
2012 MIN 47 4 26 30 3 91 0 0 0 0 71 33 24 0
2011 NAS 76 7 39 46 11 134 0 0 0 0 113 46 30 0

TRANSACTIONS

Jul 10, 2024
Signed a 1 year $775,000 contract with St Louis (STL)
Jun 27, 2024
Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Dallas (DAL)
Jul 28, 2021
Signed a 4 year $14.6 million contract with Dallas (DAL)
Jul 13, 2021
Released by way of Compliance Buyout with Minnesota (MIN)
Jan 14, 2015
Suspended 2 games for elbowing Steve Downie (PIT) in the head, forfeiting $81,058 in 2014-15 salary with Minnesota (MIN)
Jul 04, 2012
Signed a 13 year $98 million contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Jun 16, 2008
Signed a 4 year $14 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
Sep 08, 2004
Signed a 3 year $2.356 million contract with Nashville (NAS)
Jun 21, 2003
Drafted by Nashville (NAS): Round 1 (#7 overall)

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