Nikita Novikov

Buffalo Sabres, Defensemen
Age: 22y-7m-12d (Jul 25, 2003)
Country: RU
College: Dynamo Moscow
Drafted: Round 6 (#188 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Rick Komarow (Maverick Sports Management)

2023-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)

Nikita Novikov signed a 3 year, $2,775,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, 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 20 $867,500 1.04% $867,500 $867,500
2024-25 21 $867,500 0.99% $867,500 $1,735,000
2025-26 22 $867,500 0.91% $867,500 $2,602,500
2026-27 23
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League
2023-24 20 $775,000 $92,500 $57,500 $867,500 1.04%
2024-25 21 $775,000 $92,500 $57,500 $867,500 0.99%
2025-26 22 $775,000 $92,500 $57,500 $867,500 0.91%
2026-27 23
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2023-24 20 $775,000 $92,500 $867,500 $867,500 - $867,500 $867,500
2024-25 21 $775,000 $92,500 $867,500 $1,735,000 - $867,500 $867,500
2025-26 22 $775,000 $92,500 $867,500 $2,602,500 - $867,500 $867,500
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
  • May 21, 2023 Signed a 3 year $2.775 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jul 24, 2021 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 6 (#188 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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