Ethan Cardwell

San Jose Sharks, Right Wing
Age: 23y-6m-7d (Aug 30, 2002)
Country: CA
College: Barrie
Drafted: Round 4 (#121 overall), 2021

2023-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)

Ethan Cardwell signed a 3 year, $2,775,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, 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:
2026 / RFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2023-24 21 $867,500 1.04% $867,500 $867,500
2024-25 22
Buried
$867,500 0.99% $177,256 $1,044,756
2025-26 23
Buried
$867,500 0.91% $867,500 $1,912,256
2026-27 24
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League
2023-24 21 $775,000 $92,500 $57,500 $867,500 1.04%
2024-25 22
Buried
$775,000 $92,500 $57,500 $867,500 0.99%
2025-26 23
Buried
$775,000 $92,500 $57,500 $867,500 0.91%
2026-27 24
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023-24 21 $775,000 $92,500 $867,500 $867,500 - $867,500 $637,419
2024-25 22
Buried
$84,756 $92,500 $177,256 $1,044,756 - $522,378 $522,378
2025-26 23
Buried
$775,000 $92,500 $867,500 $1,912,256 - $637,419 $867,500
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$1,044,756

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2024 22
Reserve / minor-buried
$177,256
$177,256
2025 23
Reserve / minor-buried
$867,500
$1,044,756
Total      
$1,044,756
$1,044,756
Total
$1,044,756

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $859,756 $185,000 - $1,044,756
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2024
22
$84,756
$92,500
$177,256
$177,256
2025
23
$775,000
$92,500
$867,500
$1,044,756
Total
$859,756
$185,000
$1,044,756
$1,044,756
Total
$859,756
$185,000
$1,044,756

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $859,756 $185,000 - $1,044,756
  • Dec 27, 2025 Demoted to the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Dec 15, 2025 Promoted from the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Nov 11, 2025 Demoted to the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Nov 02, 2025 Promoted from the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Dec 11, 2024 Demoted to the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Nov 28, 2024 Promoted from the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Nov 05, 2024 Demoted to the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Oct 29, 2024 Promoted from the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Apr 14, 2023 Signed a 3 year $2.775 million contract with San Jose (SJS)
  • Jul 24, 2021 Drafted by San Jose (SJS): Round 4 (#121 overall)
Year Team GP G MIN A PTS +/- SOG S% PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won W L SV SO GAA SV%
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