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NHL
Ethan Samson
Ethan Samson
Tampa Bay Lightning, Defensemen
Age: 22y-6m-14d (Aug 23, 2003)
Country: CA
College: Prince George
Drafted: Round 6 (#174 overall), 2021
2022-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Ethan Samson signed a 3 year, $2,700,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, including $270,000 signing bonus, $2,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,700,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
$270,000
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
19 | $876,667 | 1.06% | $865,000 | $865,000 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $846,667 | 1.01% | $865,000 | $1,730,000 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $846,667 | 1.01% | $865,000 | $2,595,000 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
21 | $846,667 | 0.96% | $900,000 | $3,495,000 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
22 | $846,667 | 0.89% | $832,500 | $4,327,500 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
19 | $775,000 | $90,000 | $35,000 | $876,667 | 1.06% | |
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $775,000 | $90,000 | $35,000 | $846,667 | 1.01% | |
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $775,000 | $90,000 | $35,000 | $846,667 | 1.01% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
21 | $810,000 | $90,000 | - | $846,667 | 0.96% | |
| 2025-26 |
|
22 | $832,500 | - | - | $846,667 | 0.89% | |
| 2026-27 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
19 | $775,000 | $90,000 | $865,000 | $865,000 | - | $865,000 | $865,625 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $775,000 | $90,000 | $865,000 | $1,730,000 | - | $865,000 | $865,833 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
20 | $775,000 | $90,000 | $865,000 | $2,595,000 | - | $865,000 | $865,833 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
21 | $810,000 | $90,000 | $900,000 | $3,495,000 | - | $876,667 | $866,250 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
22 | $832,500 | - | $832,500 | $4,327,500 | - | $865,625 | $832,500 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$0
Earnings w/ Different Teams
0 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total |
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Dec 08, 2025
Traded to Tampa Bay (TBL) from Philadelphia (PHI) for Roman Schmidt
-
Dec 31, 2022
Signed a 3 year $2.7 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
-
Jul 24, 2021
Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 6 (#174 overall)
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