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NHL
Samuel Knazko
Samuel Knazko
Columbus Blue Jackets, Defensemen
Age: 23y-6m-29d (Aug 07, 2002)
Country: SK
Drafted: Round 3 (#78 overall), 2020
2021-2024 Rookie
Samuel Knazko signed a 3 year, $2,775,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $277,500 signing bonus, $2,775,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,775,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$277,500
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
19 | $870,000 | 1.07% | $842,500 | $842,500 | |
| 2022-23 |
|
20 |
Buried
|
$870,000 | 1.05% | $100,608 | $943,108 |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $847,500 | 1.02% | $925,000 | $1,868,108 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $847,500 | 0.96% | $832,500 | $2,700,608 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
19 | $750,000 | $92,500 | $82,500 | $870,000 | 1.07% | |
| 2022-23 |
|
20 |
Buried
|
$750,000 | $92,500 | $82,500 | $870,000 | 1.05% |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $832,500 | $92,500 | - | $847,500 | 1.02% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $832,500 | - | - | $847,500 | 0.96% | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 |
|
19 | $750,000 | $92,500 | $842,500 | $842,500 | - | $842,500 | $675,152 | |
| 2022-23 |
|
20 |
Buried |
$8,108 | $92,500 | $100,608 | $943,108 | - | $471,554 | $619,369 |
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $832,500 | $92,500 | $925,000 | $1,868,108 | - | $622,703 | $878,750 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $832,500 | - | $832,500 | $2,700,608 | - | $675,152 | $832,500 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$100,608
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$100,608 |
$100,608 |
|
| Total |
$100,608 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$8,108 | $92,500 | - | $100,608 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
20 |
$8,108
|
$92,500 |
$100,608 |
$100,608 |
|
| Total |
$8,108 |
$92,500 |
$100,608 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$8,108 | $92,500 | - | $100,608 |
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