Gavin Mccarthy

Buffalo Sabres, Defensemen
Age: 20y-9m-16d (Jun 02, 2005)
Country: US
College: Boston
Drafted: Round 3 (#86 overall), 2023

2026-2028 Rookie (UPCOMING EXTENSION)

Gavin Mccarthy signed a 3 year, $3,022,500 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, including $322,500 signing bonus, $3,022,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,007,500.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,022,500
Average Salary:
$1,007,500
Signing Bonus:
$322,500
Free Agent:
2029 / RFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2026-27 21 $1,007,500 0.97% $952,500 $952,500
2027-28 22 $1,007,500 0.89% $1,007,500 $1,960,000
2028-29 23 $1,007,500 0.82% $1,062,500 $3,022,500
2029-30 24
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League
2026-27 21 $850,000 $102,500 $72,500 $1,007,500 0.97%
2027-28 22 $900,000 $107,500 $67,500 $1,007,500 0.89%
2028-29 23 $950,000 $112,500 $62,500 $1,007,500 0.82%
2029-30 24
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2026-27 21 $850,000 $102,500 $952,500 $952,500 - $952,500 $1,007,500
2027-28 22 $900,000 $107,500 $1,007,500 $1,960,000 - $980,000 $1,035,000
2028-29 23 $950,000 $112,500 $1,062,500 $3,022,500 - $1,007,500 $1,062,500
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$0

Earnings w/ Different Teams

0 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
Total

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
Total
  • Mar 17, 2026 Signed a 3 year $3 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jun 29, 2023 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 3 (#86 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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