NHL
Paul Ludwinski
Paul Ludwinski
Chicago Blackhawks, Center
Age: 20-25d (Apr 23, 2004)
Country: CA
Drafted: Round 2 (#39 overall), 2022
2024-25 Cap Hit
$931,667
2024-25 Cash
$950,000
Career Earnings
$895,000
2023-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Paul Ludwinski signed a 3 year , $2,850,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, including $285,000 signing bonus, $2,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $950,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,850,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
$285,000
Free Agent:
2026 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $931,667 | 1.12% | $895,000 | $895,000 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 | $931,667 | 1.06% | $950,000 | $1,845,000 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 | $931,667 | 1.01% | $950,000 | $2,795,000 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $800,000 | $95,000 | $55,000 | $931,667 | 1.12% | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 | $855,000 | $95,000 | - | $931,667 | 1.06% | |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 | $855,000 | $95,000 | - | $931,667 | 1.01% | |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
19 | $800,000 | $95,000 | $895,000 | $895,000 | $895,000 | $931,667 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
20 | $855,000 | $95,000 | $950,000 | $1,845,000 | $922,500 | $950,000 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 | $855,000 | $95,000 | $950,000 | $2,795,000 | $931,667 | $950,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Career Earnings thru 2024
$895,000
Career Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 |
|
Reserve / minor
|
$895,000 |
$895,000 |
|
| Total |
$1,845,000 |
$895,000 |
||||
| 2024 | 20 |
|
Reserve / minor
|
$950,000 |
$1,845,000 |
|
| 2025 | 21 |
|
Reserve / minor
|
$950,000 |
$2,795,000 |
|
| Total |
$2,795,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
19 |
$800,000
|
$95,000 |
$895,000 |
$895,000 |
|
| 2024 |
|
20 |
$855,000
|
$95,000 |
$950,000 |
$1,845,000 |
|
| Total |
$1,655,000 |
$190,000 |
$1,845,000 |
$1,845,000 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
21 |
$855,000
|
$95,000 |
$950,000 |
$2,795,000 |
|
| Total |
$2,510,000 |
$285,000 |
$2,795,000 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
$800,000 | $95,000 | - | $895,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won | W | L | SV | SO | GAA | SV% |
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