Josh Anderson
Montreal Canadiens, Right Wing
Age: 31y-9m-29d (May 07, 1994)
Exp: 10 Years
Country: CA
College: London
Drafted: Round 4 (#95 overall), 2012
Agent(s): Darren Ferris (Quartexx Management)
2025-26 Cap Hit
$5,500,000
2025-26 Cash
$5,000,000
Career Earnings
$41,333,697
2020-2026 Extension (CURRENT)
Josh Anderson signed a 7 year, $38,500,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens, including $38,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,500,000. In 2025-26, Anderson will earn a base salary of $5,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $5,500,000.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $38,500,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
Contract Notes
- 2021-2023: 8-team no trade list
- 2024-2026: 5 team no trade list
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2017-2019
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $5,550,000
Average Salary:
$1,850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / RFA
2016-2016
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $678,333
Average Salary:
$678,333
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / RFA
2013-2015 Rookie
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,960,000
Average Salary:
$986,667
Signing Bonus:
$277,500
Free Agent:
2016 / RFA
Seasons
10 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$42,012,030
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 21 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$105,364 |
$105,364 |
|
| 2016 | 22 |
|
Active
Active
|
$678,333 $678,333 |
$783,697 $1,462,030 |
|
| 2017 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,600,000 |
$3,062,030 |
|
| 2018 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$1,850,000 |
$4,912,030 |
|
| 2019 | 25 |
|
Injured
|
$2,100,000 |
$7,012,030 |
|
| 2020 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$11,012,030 |
|
| 2021 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$15,012,030 |
|
| 2022 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$7,000,000 |
$22,012,030 |
|
| 2023 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$30,012,030 |
|
| 2024 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$7,000,000 |
$37,012,030 |
|
| 2025 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$5,000,000 |
$42,012,030 |
|
| Total |
$42,012,030 |
$42,012,030 |
||||
| 2026 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$3,500,000 |
||
| Total |
$45,512,030 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$7,012,030 | - | - | $7,012,030 |
| 6 |
|
$35,000,000 | - | - | $35,000,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |
|
21 |
$105,364
|
$105,364 |
$105,364 |
||
| 2016 |
|
22 |
$678,333 $678,333
|
$678,333 $678,333 |
$783,697 $1,462,030 |
||
| 2017 |
|
23 |
$1,600,000
|
$1,600,000 |
$3,062,030 |
||
| 2018 |
|
24 |
$1,850,000
|
$1,850,000 |
$4,912,030 |
||
| 2019 |
|
25 |
$2,100,000
|
$2,100,000 |
$7,012,030 |
||
| 2020 |
|
26 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$11,012,030 |
||
| 2021 |
|
27 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$15,012,030 |
||
| 2022 |
|
28 |
$7,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$22,012,030 |
||
| 2023 |
|
29 |
$8,000,000
|
$8,000,000 |
$30,012,030 |
||
| 2024 |
|
30 |
$7,000,000
|
$7,000,000 |
$37,012,030 |
||
| 2025 |
|
31 |
$5,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$42,012,030 |
||
| Total |
$42,012,030 |
$42,012,030 |
$42,012,030 |
||||
| 2026 |
|
32 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
|||
| Total |
$45,512,030 |
$45,512,030 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$7,012,030 | - | - | $7,012,030 |
| 6 |
|
$35,000,000 | - | - | $35,000,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
Dec 03, 2021 - Jan 17, 2022 | 0 | Upper Body |
| 2019-20 |
|
Dec 17, 2019 - TBD | 0 | Shoulder |
| 2019-20 |
|
Oct 11, 2019 - Oct 21, 2019 | 0 | Upper Body |
-
Apr 26, 2025
Fined $5,000 Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Washington (WAS)
-
Nov 06, 2022
Suspended 2 games for Boarding Alex Pietrangelo (VGK), forfeiting $59,459 in 2022-23 salary with Montreal (MTL)
-
Oct 08, 2020
Signed a 7 year $38.5 million contract extension with Montreal (MTL)
-
Oct 06, 2020
Traded to Montreal (MTL) from Columbus (CBJ) for 2020 3rd round pick and Max Domi
-
Oct 03, 2017
Signed a 3 year $5.5 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)
-
Nov 12, 2013
Signed a 3 year $2.96 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)
-
Jun 24, 2012
Drafted by Columbus (CBJ): Round 4 (#95 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2025 |
|
Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Washington (WAS) | $5,000 | |
| Fines: 1 | $5,000 |
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2022 |
|
Boarding Alex Pietrangelo (VGK) | 2 | $59,459 |
| Suspensions: 1 | $59,459 |
| Year | Team | GP | G | MIN | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | S% | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MON | 54 | 12 | 772 | 8 | 0 | -7 | 67 | .179 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 100 | 46 | 22 |
| 2024 | MON | 81 | 15 | 1,159 | 12 | 0 | -2 | 109 | .138 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 176 | 90 | 29 |
| 2023 | MON | 78 | 9 | 1,206 | 11 | 20 | -18 | 141 | .064 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 154 | 74 | 15 |
| 2022 | MON | 69 | 21 | 1,170 | 11 | 32 | -8 | 164 | .128 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 139 | 72 | 19 |
| 2021 | MON | 69 | 19 | 1,188 | 13 | 32 | -25 | 151 | .126 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 153 | 65 | 20 |
| 2020 | MON | 52 | 17 | 853 | 7 | 24 | -10 | 125 | .136 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 139 | 38 | 7 |
| 2019 | CBJ | 26 | 1 | 417 | 3 | 4 | -8 | 63 | .016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 68 | 17 | 7 |
| 2018 | CBJ | 82 | 27 | 1,395 | 20 | 47 | 25 | 230 | .117 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 214 | 60 | 12 |
