Cole Schwindt
Florida Panthers, Right Wing
Age: 24y-10m-10d (Apr 25, 2001)
Exp: 2 Years
Country: CA
College: Mississauga
Drafted: Round 3 (#81 overall), 2019
Agent(s): Patrick Morris (Newport Sports Management)
2025-26 Cap Hit
$825,000
2025-26 Cash
$825,000
Career Earnings
$1,812,244
2025-2025 Extension (CURRENT)
Cole Schwindt signed a 1 year, $825,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, including $825,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $825,000. In 2025-26, Schwindt will earn a base salary of $825,000, while carrying a cap hit of $825,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $825,000
Average Salary:
$825,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Extension
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $800,000
Average Salary:
$800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / RFA
2020-2023 Rookie
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,775,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$277,500
Free Agent:
2024 / RFA
Seasons
2 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$1,812,244
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$117,500 |
$117,500 |
|
| 2023 | 22 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$69,744 |
$187,244 |
|
| 2024 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$800,000 |
$987,244 |
|
| 2025 | 24 |
|
Injured
|
$825,000 |
$1,812,244 |
|
| Total |
$1,812,244 |
$1,812,244 |
||||
| Total |
$1,812,244 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$850,000 | $92,500 | - | $942,500 |
| 1 |
|
$69,744 | - | - | $69,744 |
| 1 |
|
$800,000 | - | - | $800,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
20 |
$25,000
|
$92,500 |
$117,500 |
$117,500 |
|
| 2023 |
|
22 |
$69,744
|
$69,744 |
$187,244 |
||
| 2024 |
|
23 |
$800,000
|
$800,000 |
$987,244 |
||
| 2025 |
|
24 |
$825,000
|
$825,000 |
$1,812,244 |
||
| Total |
$1,719,744 |
$92,500 |
$1,812,244 |
$1,812,244 |
|||
| Total |
$1,719,744 |
$92,500 |
$1,812,244 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$850,000 | $92,500 | - | $942,500 |
| 1 |
|
$69,744 | - | - | $69,744 |
| 1 |
|
$800,000 | - | - | $800,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
Mar 01, 2026 - TBD | 0 | Lower Body |
| 2025-26 |
|
Dec 02, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026 | 0 | Arm |
| 2024-25 |
|
Jan 23, 2025 - Mar 07, 2025 | 0 | Lower Body |
-
Oct 06, 2025
Claimed off waivers by Florida (FLA)
-
Jul 06, 2025
Signed a 1 year $825,000 contract extension with Las Vegas (VGK)
-
Oct 08, 2024
Claimed off waivers by Las Vegas (VGK)
-
Sep 18, 2024
Signed a 1 year $800,000 contract extension with Calgary (CGY)
-
Feb 16, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
-
Feb 14, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
-
Feb 13, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
-
Feb 04, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
-
Jan 28, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
-
Jan 23, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Calgary (CGY)
-
Jul 22, 2022
Traded to Calgary (CGY) from Florida (FLA) with Jonathan Huberdeau , MacKenzie Weegar and 2025 1st round pick [lottery protected, converts to 2026 first] (#31 lottery protected, converts to 2026 first) for Matthew Tkachuk and 2025 4th round pick [converts to 2026 if the CGY 1st round pick slides] (#112 converts to 2026 if the CGY 1st round pick slides)
-
Apr 08, 2020
Signed a 3 year $2.775 million contract with Florida (FLA)
-
Jun 23, 2019
Drafted by Florida (FLA): Round 3 (#81 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | G | MIN | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | S% | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | FLA | 22 | 3 | 194 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 60 |
| 2024 | VEG | 42 | 1 | 388 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 32 | .031 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 41 | 0 | 110 |
| 2023 | CGY | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2021 | FLA | 3 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 15 |
