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NHL
Jacob Melanson
Jacob Melanson
Seattle Kraken, Right Wing
Age: 22y-10m-13d (Apr 22, 2003)
Country: CA
College: Acadie-Bathurst
Drafted: Round 5 (#131 overall), 2021
2025-26 Cap Hit
$826,111
2025-26 Cash
$775,000
Career Earnings
$860,572
2022-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Jacob Melanson signed a 3 year, $2,530,000 contract with the Seattle Kraken, including $230,000 signing bonus, $2,530,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $843,333. In 2025-26, Melanson will earn a base salary of $775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $826,111.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,530,000
Average Salary:
$843,333
Signing Bonus:
$230,000
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
19 | $843,333 | 1.02% | $825,000 | $825,000 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $826,111 | 0.99% | $852,500 | $1,677,500 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
21 |
Buried
|
$826,111 | 0.94% | $85,572 | $1,763,072 |
| 2025-26 |
|
22 | $826,111 | 0.87% | $775,000 | $2,538,072 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Cap % League | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
19 | $750,000 | $75,000 | $843,333 | 1.02% | |
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $775,000 | $77,500 | $826,111 | 0.99% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
21 |
Buried
|
$775,000 | $77,500 | $826,111 | 0.94% |
| 2025-26 |
|
22 | $775,000 | - | $826,111 | 0.87% | |
| 2026-27 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
19 | $750,000 | $75,000 | $825,000 | $825,000 | - | $825,000 | $634,518 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $775,000 | $77,500 | $852,500 | $1,677,500 | - | $838,750 | $571,024 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
21 |
Buried |
$8,072 | $77,500 | $85,572 | $1,763,072 | - | $587,691 | $430,286 |
| 2025-26 |
|
22 | $775,000 | - | $775,000 | $2,538,072 | - | $634,518 | $775,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$860,572
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$85,572 |
$85,572 |
|
| 2025 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$775,000 |
$860,572 |
|
| Total |
$860,572 |
$860,572 |
||||
| Total |
$860,572 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$783,072 | $77,500 | - | $860,572 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
21 |
$8,072
|
$77,500 |
$85,572 |
$85,572 |
|
| 2025 |
|
22 |
$775,000
|
$775,000 |
$860,572 |
||
| Total |
$783,072 |
$77,500 |
$860,572 |
$860,572 |
|||
| Total |
$783,072 |
$77,500 |
$860,572 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$783,072 | $77,500 | - | $860,572 |
-
Jan 22, 2026
Promoted from the Minors by Seattle (SEA)
-
Jan 15, 2026
Demoted to the Minors by Seattle (SEA)
-
Dec 13, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Seattle (SEA)
-
Mar 07, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Seattle (SEA)
-
Mar 05, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Seattle (SEA)
-
Sep 27, 2022
Suspended 2 games for an Illegal check to the head against Edmonton (EDM)
-
Jul 13, 2022
Signed a 3 year $2.53 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Jul 24, 2021
Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 5 (#131 overall)
Suspensions
| Date | Reason | Games Suspended | Fine Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2022 |
|
Illegal check to the head | 2 | - |
| Suspensions: 1 | $0 |
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