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NHL
Jonathan Lekkerimaki
Jonathan Lekkerimaki
Vancouver Canucks, Right Wing
Age: 21y-7m-24d (Jul 24, 2004)
Country: SE
Drafted: Round 1 (#15 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Gerry Johannson (The Sports Corporation)
2023-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)
Jonathan Lekkerimaki signed a 3 year, $4,275,000 contract with the Vancouver Canucks, including $285,000 signing bonus, $4,275,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,425,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $4,275,000
Average Salary:
$1,425,000
Signing Bonus:
$285,000
Free Agent:
2027 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $950,000 | 1.14% | $950,000 | $950,000 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 |
Buried
|
$950,000 | 1.08% | $348,821 | $1,298,821 |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 |
Buried
|
$918,333 | 0.96% | $950,000 | $2,248,821 |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 | $918,333 | 0.88% | $855,000 | $3,103,821 | |
| 2027-28 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $855,000 | $95,000 | $475,000 | $950,000 | 1.14% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 |
Buried
|
$855,000 | $95,000 | $475,000 | $950,000 | 1.08% |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 |
Buried
|
$855,000 | $95,000 | $475,000 | $918,333 | 0.96% |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 | $855,000 | - | - | $918,333 | 0.88% | |
| 2027-28 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $855,000 | $95,000 | $950,000 | $950,000 | - | $950,000 | $775,955 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 |
Buried |
$253,821 | $95,000 | $348,821 | $1,298,821 | - | $649,411 | $717,940 |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 |
Buried |
$855,000 | $95,000 | $950,000 | $2,248,821 | - | $749,607 | $902,500 |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 | $855,000 | - | $855,000 | $3,103,821 | - | $775,955 | $855,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$1,298,821
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$348,821 |
$348,821 |
|
| 2025 | 21 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$950,000 |
$1,298,821 |
|
| Total |
$1,298,821 |
$1,298,821 |
||||
| Total |
$1,298,821 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$1,108,821 | $190,000 | - | $1,298,821 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
20 |
$253,821
|
$95,000 |
$348,821 |
$348,821 |
|
| 2025 |
|
21 |
$855,000
|
$95,000 |
$950,000 |
$1,298,821 |
|
| Total |
$1,108,821 |
$190,000 |
$1,298,821 |
$1,298,821 |
|||
| Total |
$1,108,821 |
$190,000 |
$1,298,821 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$1,108,821 | $190,000 | - | $1,298,821 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
VAN |
Oct 20, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 0 | Undisclosed |
-
Feb 04, 2026
Demoted to the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Jan 26, 2026
Promoted from the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Dec 07, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Apr 08, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Mar 04, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Jan 19, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Jan 16, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Jan 15, 2025
Demoted to the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Jan 06, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Dec 06, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Dec 05, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Nov 21, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Nov 14, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Nov 13, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
Nov 10, 2024
Promoted from the Minors by Vancouver (VAN)
-
May 06, 2023
Signed a 3 year $4.275 million contract with Vancouver (VAN)
-
Jul 07, 2022
Drafted by Vancouver (VAN): Round 1 (#15 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | G | MIN | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | S% | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | VAN | 13 | 2 | 151 | 1 | 0 | -3 | 10 | .200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | VAN | 24 | 3 | 300 | 3 | 0 | -6 | 30 | .100 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
