Leevi Meriläinen
Ottawa Senators, Goaltenders
Age: 23y-6m-23d (Aug 13, 2002)
Country: FI
Drafted: Round 3 (#71 overall), 2020
2025-2025 Extension (CURRENT)
Leevi Meriläinen signed a 1 year, $1,050,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators, including $1,050,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,050,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,050,000
Average Salary:
$1,050,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
23 |
Buried
|
$1,050,000 | 1.10% | $552,344 | $552,344 |
| 2026-27 |
|
24 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % League | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
23 |
Buried
|
$1,050,000 | $1,050,000 | 1.10% |
| 2026-27 |
|
24 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
23 |
Buried |
$552,344 | $552,344 | $552,344 | - | $552,344 | $552,344 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2024 Rookie
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,515,000
Average Salary:
$838,333
Signing Bonus:
$240,000
Free Agent:
2025 / RFA
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$950,580
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$100,270 |
$100,270 |
|
| 2023 | 21 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$84,058 |
$184,328 |
|
| 2024 | 22 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$213,908 |
$398,236 |
|
| 2025 | 23 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$552,344 |
$950,580 |
|
| Total |
$950,580 |
$950,580 |
||||
| Total |
$950,580 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$790,580 | $160,000 | - | $950,580 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
20 |
$20,270
|
$80,000 |
$100,270 |
$100,270 |
|
| 2023 |
|
21 |
$4,058
|
$80,000 |
$84,058 |
$184,328 |
|
| 2024 |
|
22 |
$213,908
|
$213,908 |
$398,236 |
||
| 2025 |
|
23 |
$552,344
|
$552,344 |
$950,580 |
||
| Total |
$790,580 |
$160,000 |
$950,580 |
$950,580 |
|||
| Total |
$790,580 |
$160,000 |
$950,580 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$790,580 | $160,000 | - | $950,580 |
-
Jun 30, 2025
Signed a 1 year $1.05 million contract extension with Ottawa (OTT)
-
Mar 12, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Mar 11, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Feb 02, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Dec 15, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Oct 25, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Oct 22, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Mar 03, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Mar 02, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Apr 07, 2023
Demoted to the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Apr 02, 2023
Promoted from the Minors by Ottawa (OTT)
-
Jun 14, 2021
Signed a 3 year $2.515 million contract with Ottawa (OTT)
-
Oct 07, 2020
Drafted by Ottawa (OTT): Round 3 (#71 overall)
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