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Zdeno Chara

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Defenseman Age: 44-324d Exp: 21 Years
Drafted: Round 3 (#56 overall), 1996 College: Prince George Agent(s):

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Islanders – The Athletic

  • Current Contract

    Zdeno Chara signed a 1 year / $750,000 contract with the New York Islanders, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $750,000. In 2021-22, Chara will earn a base salary of $750,000, while carrying a cap hit of $750,000.

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $750,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $750,000
    Free Agent: 2022 / UFA

    Previous Contracts

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    Year   Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Cap Hit Cap Hit % Yearly Cash
    2021-22 Contract details by year 44 $750,000 - - $750,000 0.95% $750,000($750,000)
    2022-23 Free Agent Year 45   UFA  

    2020-2020

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $795,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $795,000
    Free Agent: 2021 / UFA

    2019-2019

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $2,000,000
    Free Agent: 2020 / UFA

    2018-2018

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $5,000,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $5,000,000
    Free Agent: 0 /

    2011-2017

    Contract: 7 yr(s) / $45,500,000
    Signing Bonus $1,000,000
    Average Salary $6,500,000
    Free Agent: 0 /

    2006-2010

    Contract: 5 yr(s) / $37,500,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $7,500,000
    Free Agent: 2011 / UFA

    2001-2003

    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $5,250,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,750,000
    Free Agent: 2004 / RFA

    2000-2000

    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $632,500
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $632,500
    Free Agent: 2001 / RFA

  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2000-2001 Player Cash Earnings $632,500 - - $632,500
    2001-2002 Player Cash Earnings $1,100,000 - - $1,100,000
    2002-2003 Player Cash Earnings $1,750,000 - - $1,750,000
    2003-2004 Player Cash Earnings $2,400,000 - - $2,400,000
    2007-2008 Player Cash Earnings $7,500,000 - - $7,500,000
    2008-2009 Player Cash Earnings $7,500,000 - - $7,500,000
    2009-2010 Player Cash Earnings $7,500,000 - - $7,500,000
    2010-2011 Player Cash Earnings $7,500,000 - - $7,500,000
    2011-2012 Player Cash Earnings $7,500,000 $1,000,000 - $8,500,000
    2012-2013 Player Cash Earnings $6,000,000 - - $6,000,000
    2013-2014 Player Cash Earnings $8,000,000 - - $8,000,000
    2014-2015 Player Cash Earnings $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
    2015-2016 Player Cash Earnings $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000
    2016-2017 Player Cash Earnings $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
    2017-2018 Player Cash Earnings $4,000,000 - - $4,000,000
    2018-2019 Player Cash Earnings $5,000,000 - - $5,000,000
    2019-2020 Player Cash Earnings $2,000,000 - - $2,000,000
    2020-2021 Player Cash Earnings $795,000 - - $795,000
    2021-2022 Player Cash Earnings $750,000 - - $750,000
    Est. Earnings (19 seasons) $88,927,500 $1,000,000 - $89,927,500
    Year Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2 seasons Player Cash Earnings $1,382,500 - - $1,382,500
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $5,250,000 - - $5,250,000
    13 seasons Player Cash Earnings $81,500,000 $1,000,000 - $82,500,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings $795,000 - - $795,000

  • Fines

    Date Team Category Games Susp. Forfeited Reason
    02/14/2020 Player contract details by year Cross-checking $5,000 Cross-checking Brendan Gallagher (MTL)
    - $5,000

  • Transactions

    Sep 18 2021Signed a 1 year $750,000 contract with New York (NYI)
    Dec 30 2020Signed a 1 year $795,000 contract with Washington (WAS)
    Feb 14 2020Fined $5,000 Cross-checking Brendan Gallagher (MTL)
    Mar 23 2019Signed a 1 year $2 million contract extension with Boston (BOS)
    Mar 28 2018Signed a 1 year $5 million contract extension with Boston (BOS)
    Oct 10 2010Signed a 7 year $45.5 million extension with Boston (BOS)
    Jul 2 2006Signed a 5 year $37.5 million contract with Boston (BOS)
    Aug 10 2004Signed a 2 year contract with Ottawa (OTT)
    Aug 24 2001Signed a 3 year contract with Ottawa (OTT)
    Jun 23 2001Traded to Ottawa (OTT) from New York (NYI) with Bill Muckalt and 2001 1st round pick for Alexei Yashin
    Sep 10 2000Signed a 1 year $632,500 contract with New York (NYI)
    Jun 22 1996Drafted by New York (NYI): Round 3 (#56 overall)
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    Statistics

    Season Team Games G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blocks PIM HIT TAKEAWAY GIVEAWAY FACE WON
    2021 NYI 32 0 2 2 2 36 0 0 0 0 34 71 63 2 20 0
    2020 WAS 55 2 8 10 5 67 0 0 0 0 67 44 88 14 32 0
    2019 BOS 68 5 9 14 26 86 0 0 0 0 101 60 78 26 52 0
    2018 BOS 62 5 9 14 22 99 1 2 0 0 88 57 81 28 44 0
    2017 BOS 73 7 17 24 22 144 0 0 0 1 118 60 141 42 74 0
    2016 BOS 75 9 20 29 18 135 1 2 2 0 140 59 130 35 62 0
    2015 BOS 80 9 28 37 12 158 1 9 0 2 123 71 134 23 87 0
    2014 BOS 63 8 12 20 0 138 4 1 0 3 99 42 125 14 55 1
    2013 BOS 74 16 21 37 22 160 10 5 0 1 102 64 154 19 59 0
    2012 BOS 46 7 12 19 13 114 0 0 0 0 61 70 99 0 0 0
    2011 BOS 75 12 41 53 30 218 0 0 0 0 84 80 160 0 0 0
    2010 BOS 78 14 29 43 38 253 0 0 0 0 100 86 148 0 0 0
    2009 BOS 55 7 22 29 17 168 0 0 0 0 80 67 119 0 0 1