Joel Nystrom

Carolina Hurricanes, Defensemen
Age: 23y-9m-22d (May 14, 2002)
Country: SE
College: Farjestad
Drafted: Round 7 (#219 overall), 2021

2026-2029 Extension (UPCOMING EXTENSION)

Joel Nystrom signed a 4 year, $4,900,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, including $4,900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,225,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $4,900,000
Average Salary:
$1,225,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2030 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2026-27 24 $1,225,000 1.18% $850,000 $850,000
2027-28 25 $1,225,000 1.08% $900,000 $1,750,000
2028-29 26 $1,225,000 1.00% $1,400,000 $3,150,000
2029-30 27 $1,225,000 - $1,750,000 $4,900,000
2030-31 28
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League
2026-27 24 $850,000 $1,225,000 1.18%
2027-28 25 $900,000 $1,225,000 1.08%
2028-29 26 $1,400,000 $1,225,000 1.00%
2029-30 27 $1,750,000 $1,225,000 -
2030-31 28
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026-27 24 $850,000 $850,000 $850,000 - $850,000 $1,225,000
2027-28 25 $900,000 $900,000 $1,750,000 - $875,000 $1,350,000
2028-29 26 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $3,150,000 - $1,050,000 $1,575,000
2029-30 27 $1,750,000 $1,750,000 $4,900,000 - $1,225,000 $1,750,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)

Joel Nystrom signed a 2 year, $1,850,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, including $185,000 signing bonus, $1,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $925,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,850,000
Average Salary:
$925,000
Signing Bonus:
$185,000
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 22 $925,000 1.05% $925,000 $925,000
2025-26 23
Buried
$925,000 0.97% $925,000 $1,850,000
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League
2024-25 22 $832,500 $92,500 $925,000 1.05%
2025-26 23
Buried
$832,500 $92,500 $925,000 0.97%
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 22 $832,500 $92,500 $925,000 $925,000 - $925,000 $925,000
2025-26 23
Buried
$832,500 $92,500 $925,000 $1,850,000 - $925,000 $925,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$925,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2025 23
Reserve / minor-buried
$925,000
$925,000
Total      
$925,000
$925,000
2026 24
Active
$850,000
2027 25
Active
$900,000
2028 26
Active
$1,400,000
2029 27
Active
$1,750,000
Total
$5,825,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $832,500 $92,500 - $925,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2025
23
$832,500
$92,500
$925,000
$925,000
Total
$832,500
$92,500
$925,000
$925,000
2026
24
$850,000
$850,000
2027
25
$900,000
$900,000
2028
26
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
2029
27
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
Total
$5,732,500
$92,500
$5,825,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $832,500 $92,500 - $925,000
  • Jan 29, 2026 Demoted to the Minors by Carolina (CAR)
  • Jan 16, 2026 Promoted from the Minors by Carolina (CAR)
  • Jan 09, 2026 Demoted to the Minors by Carolina (CAR)
  • Dec 22, 2025 Promoted from the Minors by Carolina (CAR)
  • Dec 14, 2025 Demoted to the Minors by Carolina (CAR)
  • Dec 12, 2025 Signed a 4 year $4.9 million contract extension with Carolina (CAR)
  • Oct 23, 2025 Promoted from the Minors by Carolina (CAR)
  • May 07, 2024 Signed a 2 year $1.85 million contract with Carolina (CAR)
  • Jul 24, 2021 Drafted by Carolina (CAR): Round 7 (#219 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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