Ben Bishop

Buffalo Sabres, Goaltenders
Age: 39y-3m-14d (Nov 21, 1986)
Exp: 13 Years
Country: US
College: Maine
Drafted: Round 3 (#85 overall), 2005
INACTIVE

2017-2022 Extension

Ben Bishop signed a 6 year, $29,500,000 contract with the Dallas Stars, including $13,500,000 signing bonus, $29,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,916,667.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $29,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,916,667
Signing Bonus:
$13,500,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2017-18 31 $4,916,667 6.56% $7,000,000 $7,000,000
2018-19 32 $4,916,667 6.18% $6,500,000 $13,500,000
2019-20 33 $4,916,667 6.03% $5,500,000 $19,000,000
2020-21 34 $4,916,667 6.03% $3,500,000 $22,500,000
2021-22 35 $4,916,667 6.03% $3,500,000 $26,000,000
2022-23 36 $4,916,667 5.96% $3,500,000 $29,500,000
2023-24 37
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League
2017-18 31 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,916,667 6.56%
2018-19 32 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $4,916,667 6.18%
2019-20 33 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $4,916,667 6.03%
2020-21 34 $1,000,000 $2,500,000 $4,916,667 6.03%
2021-22 35 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $4,916,667 6.03%
2022-23 36 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $4,916,667 5.96%
2023-24 37
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2017-18 31 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 - $7,000,000 $4,916,667
2018-19 32 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $6,500,000 $13,500,000 $22,500,000 $6,750,000 $4,500,000
2019-20 33 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $5,500,000 $19,000,000 - $6,333,333 $4,000,000
2020-21 34 $1,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,500,000 $22,500,000 - $5,625,000 $3,500,000
2021-22 35 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $3,500,000 $26,000,000 $7,000,000 $5,200,000 $3,500,000
2022-23 36 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $3,500,000 $29,500,000 - $4,916,667 $3,500,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2015-2016 Extension

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,900,000
Average Salary:
$5,950,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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2013-2014 Extension

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,600,000
Average Salary:
$2,300,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $650,000
Average Salary:
$650,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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2011-2011

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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2008-2010 Rookie

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,680,000
Average Salary:
$893,333
Signing Bonus:
$255,000
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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Seasons

13 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$47,360,976

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2011 25
Active
$600,000
$600,000
2012 26
Active
Active
$380,488
$380,488
$980,488
$1,360,976
2013 27
Active
$2,200,000
$3,560,976
2014 28
Active
$2,400,000
$5,960,976
2015 29
Active
$5,950,000
$11,910,976
2016 30
Active
Retained
$1,421,408
$4,528,592
$13,332,384
$17,860,976
2017 31
Active
$7,000,000
$24,860,976
2018 32
Active
$6,500,000
$31,360,976
2019 33
Active
$5,500,000
$36,860,976
2020 34
Reserve
$3,500,000
$40,360,976
2021 35
Reserve
$3,500,000
$43,860,976
2022 36
Injured
$3,500,000
$47,360,976
Total
$47,360,976

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $600,000 - - $600,000
5 $15,839,568 - - $15,839,568
1 $1,421,408 - - $1,421,408
5 $13,500,000 $12,500,000 - $26,000,000
1 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 - $3,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2011
25
$600,000
$600,000
$600,000
2012
26
$380,488
$380,488
$380,488
$380,488
$980,488
$1,360,976
2013
27
$2,200,000
$2,200,000
$3,560,976
2014
28
$2,400,000
$2,400,000
$5,960,976
2015
29
$5,950,000
$5,950,000
$11,910,976
2016
30
$1,421,408
$4,528,592
$1,421,408
$4,528,592
$13,332,384
$17,860,976
2017
31
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$7,000,000
$24,860,976
2018
32
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$6,500,000
$31,360,976
2019
33
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$5,500,000
$36,860,976
2020
34
$1,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,500,000
$40,360,976
2021
35
$2,500,000
$1,000,000
$3,500,000
$43,860,976
2022
36
$2,500,000
$1,000,000
$3,500,000
$47,360,976
Total
$33,860,976
$13,500,000
$47,360,976

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $600,000 - - $600,000
5 $15,839,568 - - $15,839,568
1 $1,421,408 - - $1,421,408
5 $13,500,000 $12,500,000 - $26,000,000
1 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 - $3,500,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2022-23 BUF Oct 10, 2022 - TBD 0 Knee
2021-22 DAL Oct 12, 2021 - Apr 05, 2022 0 Knee
2020-21 DAL Jan 13, 2021 - May 08, 2021 0 Knee
2018-19 DAL Feb 08, 2019 - Feb 21, 2019 0 Upper Body
2018-19 DAL Nov 23, 2018 - Nov 29, 2018 0 Upper Body
2016-17 TBL Dec 21, 2016 - Jan 12, 2017 0 Lower Body
  • Jun 10, 2022 Traded to Buffalo (BUF) from Dallas (DAL) with 2022 7th round pick for future considerations
  • May 12, 2017 Signed a 6 year $29.5 million contract extension with Dallas (DAL)
  • May 09, 2017 Traded to Dallas (DAL) from Los Angeles (LAK) for 2017 4th round pick
  • Feb 26, 2017 Traded to Los Angeles (LAK) from Tampa Bay (TBL) for Peter Budaj, Erik Cernak, 2017 7th round pick and 2017 pick
  • Aug 12, 2014 Signed a 2 year $11.9 million extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Apr 15, 2013 Signed a 2 year $4.6 million extension with Tampa Bay (TB)
  • Apr 03, 2013 Traded to Tampa Bay (TBL) from Ottawa (OTT) for Cory Conacher and 2013 4th round pick
  • Feb 26, 2012 Signed a 1 year $650k contract with Ottawa (OTT)
  • Feb 26, 2012 Traded to Ottawa (OTT) from St Louis (STL) for 2013 2nd round pick
  • Jul 05, 2011 Signed a 1 year $800k contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Mar 11, 2008 Signed a 3 year $2.68 million contract with St. Louis (STL)
  • Jul 30, 2005 Drafted by St. Louis (STL): Round 3 (#85 overall)
Year Team GP W L SV SO GAA SV%
2019 DAL 44 21 16 1,183 2 2.50 .920
2018 DAL 46 27 15 1,236 7 1.98 .934
2017 DAL 53 26 17 1,317 5 2.49 .916
2016 LA 39 18 15 946 1 2.54 .910
2015 TB 61 35 21 1,549 6 2.06 .926
2014 TB 62 0 0 1,484 0 2.32 .916
2013 TB 61 0 0 1,598 0 2.20 .925
2012 TB 19 0 0 572 0 2.70 .920
2011 STL 10 0 0 228 0 2.46 .916
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