Niklas Kronwall

Detroit Red Wings, Defenseman
Age: 43-116d (Jan 11, 1981)
Exp: 13 Years
Country: SE
College: Djurgarden
Drafted: Round 1 (#29 overall), 2000

2012-2018

Niklas Kronwall signed a 7 year , $33,250,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $1,250,000 signing bonus, $33,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,750,000.

Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $33,250,000
Average Salary:
$4,750,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,250,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Year Age Option/Status Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2012-13 32
NTC
 $3,250,000 $1,250,000 $4,750,000 6.77%
2013-14 33
NTC
 $6,000,000 - $4,750,000 7.39%
2014-15 34
NTC
 $6,000,000 - $4,750,000 6.88%
2015-16 35
NTC
 $6,000,000 - $4,750,000 6.65%
2016-17 36
NTC
 $5,500,000 - $4,750,000 6.51%
2017-18 37
M-NTC
 $3,500,000 - $4,750,000 6.33%
2018-19 38
M-NTC
 $1,750,000 - $4,750,000 5.97%
2019-20 39
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2012 32 $3,250,000 $1,250,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,750,000
2013 33 $6,000,000 - $6,000,000 $10,500,000 $5,250,000 $4,791,667
2014 34 $6,000,000 - $6,000,000 $16,500,000 $5,500,000 $4,550,000
2015 35 $6,000,000 - $6,000,000 $22,500,000 $5,625,000 $4,187,500
2016 36 $5,500,000 - $5,500,000 $28,000,000 $5,600,000 $3,583,333
2017 37 $3,500,000 - $3,500,000 $31,500,000 $5,250,000 $2,625,000
2018 38 $1,750,000 - $1,750,000 $33,250,000 $4,750,000 $1,750,000
Contract Notes
  • Full NTC (2012-13 through 2016-17) 
  • Modified NTC (2017-18 and 2018-19, player submits 10-team trade list)
  • 82 Game 2012 Salary: $4,500,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2007-2011

Niklas Kronwall signed a 5 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2005-2006

Niklas Kronwall signed a 2 year , $2,080,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $2,080,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,040,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,080,000
Average Salary:
$1,040,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2007 / UFA
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2003-2004

Niklas Kronwall signed a 2 year , $1,800,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $900,000.

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2005
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Career Earnings thru 2024

$51,130,000

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2003 23
Active
$900,000
$900,000
2005 25
Active
$840,000
$1,740,000
2006 26
Active
$1,140,000
$2,880,000
2007 27
Active
$1,500,000
$4,380,000
2008 28
Active
$3,000,000
$7,380,000
2009 29
Active
$3,250,000
$10,630,000
2010 30
Active
$3,500,000
$14,130,000
2011 31
Active
$3,750,000
$17,880,000
2012 32
Active
$4,500,000
$22,380,000
2013 33
Active
$6,000,000
$28,380,000
2014 34
Active
$6,000,000
$34,380,000
2015 35
Active
$6,000,000
$40,380,000
2016 36
Active
$5,500,000
$45,880,000
2017 37
Active
$3,500,000
$49,380,000
2018 38
Active
$1,750,000
$51,130,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2003
23
$900,000
$900,000
$900,000
2005
25
$840,000
$840,000
$1,740,000
2006
26
$1,140,000
$1,140,000
$2,880,000
2007
27
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$4,380,000
2008
28
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$7,380,000
2009
29
$3,250,000
$3,250,000
$10,630,000
2010
30
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$14,130,000
2011
31
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
$17,880,000
2012
32
$3,250,000
$1,250,000
$4,500,000
$22,380,000
2013
33
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$28,380,000
2014
34
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$34,380,000
2015
35
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$40,380,000
2016
36
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$45,880,000
2017
37
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
$49,380,000
2018
38
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$51,130,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
15 $49,880,000 $1,250,000 - $51,130,000
  • Oct 31, 2011 Signed a 7 year $33.25 million extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 24, 2006 Signed a 5 year $15 million extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 26, 2005 Signed a 2 year $2.08 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Jun 24, 2000 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 1 (#29 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2018 DET 79 3 24 27 -5 71 1 7 0 0 96 84 40 0
2017 DET 79 4 23 27 -14 76 2 13 0 0 107 82 36 0
2016 DET 57 2 11 13 -7 67 0 6 0 0 81 77 32 0
2015 DET 64 3 23 26 -21 61 0 15 0 0 81 93 30 0
2014 DET 79 9 35 44 -6 101 3 20 0 0 106 91 40 1
2013 DET 77 8 39 47 0 106 5 19 0 1 153 89 42 0
2012 DET 46 5 24 29 -4 65 0 0 0 0 80 40 42 0
2011 DET 79 13 20 33 -1 136 0 0 0 0 170 128 38 0

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Oct 31, 2011
Signed a 7 year $33.25 million extension with Detroit (DET)
Nov 24, 2006
Signed a 5 year $15 million extension with Detroit (DET)
Aug 26, 2005
Signed a 2 year $2.08 million contract with Detroit (DET)
Jun 24, 2000
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 1 (#29 overall)

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