Ethan Czata

Tampa Bay Lightning, Center
Age: 18y-9m-7d (May 29, 2007)
Country: CA
College: Niagara
Drafted: Round 2 (#56 overall), 2025

2025-2027 Rookie (CURRENT)

Ethan Czata signed a 3 year, $2,795,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including $292,500 signing bonus, $2,795,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $931,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,795,000
Average Salary:
$931,667
Signing Bonus:
$292,500
Free Agent:
2028 / RFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025-26 18 $931,667 0.98% $1,067,500 $1,067,500
2026-27 19 $931,667 0.90% $850,000 $1,917,500
2027-28 20 $931,667 0.82% $877,500 $2,795,000
2028-29 21
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League
2025-26 18 $775,000 $97,500 $102,500 $931,667 0.98%
2026-27 19 $850,000 $97,500 $27,500 $931,667 0.90%
2027-28 20 $877,500 $97,500 - $931,667 0.82%
2028-29 21
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025-26 18 $775,000 $292,500 $1,067,500 $1,067,500 - $1,067,500 $931,667
2026-27 19 $850,000 - $850,000 $1,917,500 - $958,750 $863,750
2027-28 20 $877,500 - $877,500 $2,795,000 - $931,667 $877,500
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$0

Earnings w/ Different Teams

0 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
Total

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
Total
  • Jul 24, 2025 Signed a 3 year $2.795 million contract with Tampa Bay (TBL)
  • Jun 28, 2025 Drafted by Tampa Bay (TBL): Round 2 (#56 overall)
Year Team GP G MIN A PTS +/- SOG S% PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won W L SV SO GAA SV%
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