Paul Cotter

New Jersey Devils, Center
Age: 26y-3m-19d (Nov 16, 1999)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Lincoln
Drafted: Round 4 (#115 overall), 2018
Agent(s): Keith McKittrick (Gold Star Hockey)
2025-26 Cap Hit

$775,000

2025-26 Cash

$775,000

Career Earnings

$3,142,500

2023-2025 Extension (CURRENT)

Paul Cotter signed a 3 year, $2,325,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, including $2,325,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $775,000. In 2025-26, Cotter will earn a base salary of $775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $775,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,325,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2023-24 24 $775,000 0.93% $775,000 $775,000
2024-25 25 $775,000 0.88% $775,000 $1,550,000
2025-26 26 $775,000 0.81% $775,000 $2,325,000
2026-27 27
RFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League
2023-24 24 $775,000 $775,000 0.93%
2024-25 25 $775,000 $775,000 0.88%
2025-26 26 $775,000 $775,000 0.81%
2026-27 27
RFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023-24 24 $775,000 $775,000 $775,000 - $775,000 $775,000
2024-25 25 $775,000 $775,000 $1,550,000 - $775,000 $775,000
2025-26 26 $775,000 $775,000 $2,325,000 - $775,000 $775,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2018-2022 Rookie

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,400,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
$240,000
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Seasons

3 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$4,027,500

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2021 22
Reserve / minor-buried
Reserve / minor-buried
Reserve / minor-buried
$67,500
$67,500
$67,500
$67,500
$135,000
$202,500
2022 23
Active
Active
$750,000
$750,000
$952,500
$1,702,500
2023 24
Active
$775,000
$2,477,500
2024 25
Active
$775,000
$3,252,500
2025 26
Active
$775,000
$4,027,500
Total      
$4,027,500
$4,027,500
Total
$4,027,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,477,500 - - $2,477,500
2 $1,550,000 - - $1,550,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2021
22
$67,500
$67,500
$67,500
$67,500
$67,500
$67,500
$67,500
$135,000
$202,500
2022
23
$750,000
$750,000
$750,000
$750,000
$952,500
$1,702,500
2023
24
$775,000
$775,000
$2,477,500
2024
25
$775,000
$775,000
$3,252,500
2025
26
$775,000
$775,000
$4,027,500
Total
$4,027,500
$4,027,500
$4,027,500
Total
$4,027,500
$4,027,500

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $2,477,500 - - $2,477,500
2 $1,550,000 - - $1,550,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2022-23 VGK Dec 23, 2022 - Jan 05, 2023 0 Upper Body
  • Apr 14, 2025 Suspended 2 games for an Illegal Check to the Head against Adam Pelech (NYI), forfeiting $8,072 in 2024-25 salary with New Jersey (NJD)
  • Jun 29, 2024 Traded to New Jersey (NJD) from Las Vegas (VGK) with 2025 3rd round pick (#90) for Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid
  • Aug 14, 2022 Signed a 3 year $2.325 million contract extension with Las Vegas (VGK)
  • Dec 28, 2018 Signed a 3 year $2.4 million contract with Las Vegas (VGK)
  • Jun 23, 2018 Drafted by Las Vegas (VGK): Round 4 (#115 overall)

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Apr 14, 2025 Check to the Head against Adam Pelech (NYI) 2 $8,072
Suspensions: 1 $8,072
Year Team GP G MIN A PTS +/- SOG S% PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2025 NJ 59 6 665 5 0 -16 50 .120 0 1 0 0 18 159 17 40
2024 NJ 79 16 1,033 6 0 -14 90 .178 0 0 0 0 32 245 62 41
2023 VEG 76 7 967 18 25 -11 100 .070 2 2 0 0 29 210 31 26
2022 VEG 55 13 705 5 18 -5 76 .171 0 0 0 0 17 168 15 11
2021 VEG 7 2 61 0 2 1 11 .182 0 0 0 0 1 17 6 0
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