John Carlson
Anaheim Ducks, Defensemen
Age: 36y-1m-27d (Jan 10, 1990)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: US
College: London
Drafted: Round 1 (#27 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Richard Curran (The Orr Hockey Group)
2025-26 Cap Hit
$8,000,000
2025-26 Cash
$6,000,000
Career Earnings
$88,946,951
2018-2025 Extension (CURRENT)
John Carlson signed a 8 year, $64,000,000 contract with the Washington Capitals, including $28,000,000 signing bonus, $64,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000. In 2025-26, Carlson will earn a base salary of $4,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $8,000,000.
Contract Terms:
8 yr(s) / $64,000,000
Average Salary:
$8,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$28,000,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
Contract Notes
- 2018-22: player can submit a 15 team no trade list
- 2023: player can submit a 10 team no trade list
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2012-2017
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $23,800,000
Average Salary:
$3,966,667
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
2008-2011 Rookie
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,625,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
$262,500
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
Seasons
15 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$88,946,951
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19 |
|
Active
|
$87,500 |
$87,500 |
|
| 2009 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$875,000 |
$962,500 |
|
| 2011 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$875,000 |
$1,837,500 |
|
| 2012 | 23 |
|
Active
Active
|
$2,321,951 $787,500 |
$4,159,451 $4,946,951 |
|
| 2013 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$8,946,951 |
|
| 2014 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$12,946,951 |
|
| 2015 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$16,946,951 |
|
| 2016 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$20,946,951 |
|
| 2017 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$4,000,000 |
$24,946,951 |
|
| 2018 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$12,000,000 |
$36,946,951 |
|
| 2019 | 30 |
|
Active
|
$12,000,000 |
$48,946,951 |
|
| 2020 | 31 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$56,946,951 |
|
| 2021 | 32 |
|
Active
|
$8,000,000 |
$64,946,951 |
|
| 2022 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$70,946,951 |
|
| 2023 | 34 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$76,946,951 |
|
| 2024 | 35 |
|
Active
|
$6,000,000 |
$82,946,951 |
|
| 2025 | 36 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$874,986 $5,125,014 |
$83,821,937 $88,946,951 |
|
| Total |
$88,946,951 |
$83,821,937 $88,946,951 |
||||
| Total |
$88,946,951 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |
|
$59,809,465 | $28,262,500 | - | $88,071,965 |
| 1 |
|
$874,986 | - | - | $874,986 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 |
|
19 |
$87,500 |
$87,500 |
$87,500 |
||
| 2009 |
|
20 |
$787,500
|
$87,500 |
$875,000 |
$962,500 |
|
| 2011 |
|
22 |
$787,500
|
$87,500 |
$875,000 |
$1,837,500 |
|
| 2012 |
|
23 |
$2,321,951 $787,500
|
$2,321,951 $787,500 |
$4,159,451 $4,946,951 |
||
| 2013 |
|
24 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$8,946,951 |
||
| 2014 |
|
25 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$12,946,951 |
||
| 2015 |
|
26 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$16,946,951 |
||
| 2016 |
|
27 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$20,946,951 |
||
| 2017 |
|
28 |
$4,000,000
|
$4,000,000 |
$24,946,951 |
||
| 2018 |
|
29 |
$5,500,000
|
$6,500,000 |
$12,000,000 |
$36,946,951 |
|
| 2019 |
|
30 |
$5,500,000
|
$6,500,000 |
$12,000,000 |
$48,946,951 |
|
| 2020 |
|
31 |
$6,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$8,000,000 |
$56,946,951 |
|
| 2021 |
|
32 |
$3,000,000
|
$5,000,000 |
$8,000,000 |
$64,946,951 |
|
| 2022 |
|
33 |
$4,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$6,000,000 |
$70,946,951 |
|
| 2023 |
|
34 |
$4,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$6,000,000 |
$76,946,951 |
|
| 2024 |
|
35 |
$4,000,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$6,000,000 |
$82,946,951 |
|
| 2025 |
|
36 |
$874,986 $3,125,014
|
$2,000,000 |
$874,986 $5,125,014 |
$83,821,937 $88,946,951 |
|
| Total |
$60,684,451 |
$28,262,500 |
$88,946,951 |
$83,821,937 $88,946,951 |
|||
| Total |
$60,684,451 |
$28,262,500 |
$88,946,951 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |
|
$59,809,465 | $28,262,500 | - | $88,071,965 |
| 1 |
|
$874,986 | - | - | $874,986 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
Dec 27, 2022 - Mar 24, 2023 | 0 | Face |
| 2022-23 |
|
Nov 02, 2022 - Nov 11, 2022 | 0 | Lower Body |
| 2021-22 |
|
Jan 18, 2022 - Jan 24, 2022 | 0 | COVID-19 |
-
Mar 06, 2026
Traded to Anaheim (ANA) from Washington (WAS) for 2026 1st round pick and 2027 3rd round pick
-
Jun 24, 2018
Signed a 8 year $64 million contract extension with Washington (WAS)
-
Sep 15, 2012
Signed a 6 year $23.8 million contract with Washington (WAS)
-
Nov 04, 2008
Signed a 3 year $2.625 million contract with Washington (WAS)
-
Jun 20, 2008
Drafted by Washington (WAS): Round 1 (#27 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | G | MIN | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | S% | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WAS | 55 | 10 | 1,257 | 36 | 0 | 11 | 115 | .087 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 20 | 26 |
| 2024 | WAS | 79 | 5 | 1,861 | 46 | 0 | 17 | 167 | .030 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 131 | 49 | 22 |
| 2023 | WAS | 82 | 10 | 2,123 | 42 | 52 | -7 | 176 | .057 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 63 | 40 |
| 2022 | WAS | 40 | 9 | 935 | 20 | 29 | -7 | 124 | .073 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 87 | 42 | 12 |
| 2021 | WAS | 78 | 17 | 1,857 | 54 | 71 | 13 | 195 | .087 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 112 | 73 | 20 |
| 2020 | WAS | 52 | 10 | 1,236 | 34 | 44 | -5 | 128 | .078 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 52 | 12 |
| 2019 | WAS | 69 | 15 | 1,698 | 60 | 75 | 12 | 189 | .079 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 55 | 26 |
| 2018 | WAS | 80 | 13 | 2,005 | 57 | 70 | 21 | 185 | .070 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 54 | 34 |
| 2017 | WAS | 82 | 15 | 2,032 | 53 | 68 | 0 | 237 | .063 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 47 | 32 |
| 2016 | WAS | 72 | 9 | 1,634 | 28 | 37 | 7 | 180 | .050 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 127 | 58 | 10 |
| 2015 | WAS | 56 | 8 | 1,327 | 31 | 39 | 16 | 124 | .065 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 114 | 46 | 14 |
| 2014 | WAS | 81 | 12 | 1,868 | 43 | 55 | 11 | 190 | .063 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 198 | 74 | 28 |
| 2013 | WAS | 72 | 10 | 1,778 | 27 | 37 | 0 | 177 | .056 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 161 | 55 | 12 |
| 2012 | WAS | 45 | 6 | 1,032 | 15 | 21 | 8 | 90 | .067 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 54 | 18 |
| 2011 | WAS | 77 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 30 | -14 | 140 | .057 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 79 | 18 |
