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NHL
Kevin Korchinski
Kevin Korchinski
Chicago Blackhawks, Defensemen
Age: 21y-8m-14d (Jun 21, 2004)
Country: CA
Drafted: Round 1 (#7 overall), 2022
Agent(s): David Kaye (The Sports Corporation)
2025-26 Cap Hit
$918,333
2025-26 Cash
$855,000
Career Earnings
$2,082,573
2022-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Kevin Korchinski signed a 3 year, $5,850,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, including $285,000 signing bonus, $5,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,950,000. In 2025-26, Korchinski will earn a base salary of $855,000, while carrying a cap hit of $918,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $5,850,000
Average Salary:
$1,950,000
Signing Bonus:
$285,000
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
18 | - | - | $95,000 | $95,000 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $918,333 | 1.10% | $950,000 | $1,045,000 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 |
Buried
|
$918,333 | 1.04% | $277,573 | $1,322,573 |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 | $918,333 | 0.96% | $855,000 | $2,177,573 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
18 | - | $95,000 | - | - | - | |
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $855,000 | $95,000 | $1,000,000 | $918,333 | 1.10% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 |
Buried
|
$855,000 | $95,000 | $1,000,000 | $918,333 | 1.04% |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 | $855,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $918,333 | 0.96% | |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
18 | - | $95,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 | - | $95,000 | $544,393 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $855,000 | $95,000 | $950,000 | $1,045,000 | - | $522,500 | $694,191 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 |
Buried |
$182,573 | $95,000 | $277,573 | $1,322,573 | - | $440,858 | $566,287 |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 | $855,000 | - | $855,000 | $2,177,573 | - | $544,393 | $855,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$2,082,573
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 |
|
Active
|
$950,000 |
$950,000 |
|
| 2024 | 20 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$277,573 |
$1,227,573 |
|
| 2025 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$855,000 |
$2,082,573 |
|
| Total |
$2,082,573 |
$2,082,573 |
||||
| Total |
$2,082,573 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,892,573 | $190,000 | - | $2,082,573 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
19 |
$855,000
|
$95,000 |
$950,000 |
$950,000 |
|
| 2024 |
|
20 |
$182,573
|
$95,000 |
$277,573 |
$1,227,573 |
|
| 2025 |
|
21 |
$855,000
|
$855,000 |
$2,082,573 |
||
| Total |
$1,892,573 |
$190,000 |
$2,082,573 |
$2,082,573 |
|||
| Total |
$1,892,573 |
$190,000 |
$2,082,573 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$1,892,573 | $190,000 | - | $2,082,573 |
-
Feb 18, 2026
Promoted from the Minors by Chicago (CHI)
-
Jan 11, 2026
Demoted to the Minors by Chicago (CHI)
-
Jan 09, 2026
Promoted from the Minors by Chicago (CHI)
-
Apr 16, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Chicago (CHI)
-
Mar 27, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Chicago (CHI)
-
Dec 29, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Chicago (CHI)
-
Dec 08, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Chicago (CHI)
-
Aug 11, 2022
Signed a 3 year $5.85 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
-
Jul 07, 2022
Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 1 (#7 overall)
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