Tristen Nielsen

Colorado Avalanche, Center
Age: 26y-0m-12d (Feb 23, 2000)
Country: CA
Drafted: Undrafted, VAN, 2023

2025-2026 Free Agent (CURRENT)

Tristen Nielsen signed a 2 year, $1,550,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche, including $1,550,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $775,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,550,000
Average Salary:
$775,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025-26 25
Buried
$775,000 0.81% $20,182 $20,182
2026-27 26 $775,000 0.75% $775,000 $795,182
2027-28 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League
2025-26 25
Buried
$775,000 $775,000 0.81%
2026-27 26 $775,000 $775,000 0.75%
2027-28 27
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025-26 25
Buried
$20,182 $20,182 $20,182 - $20,182 $397,591
2026-27 26 $775,000 $775,000 $795,182 - $397,591 $775,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2024 Rookie

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,900,000
Average Salary:
$950,000
Signing Bonus:
$190,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$20,182

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2025 25
Reserve / minor-buried
$20,182
$20,182
Total      
$20,182
$20,182
Total
$20,182

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $20,182 - - $20,182
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2025
25
$20,182
$20,182
$20,182
Total
$20,182
$20,182
$20,182
Total
$20,182
$20,182

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $20,182 - - $20,182
  • Dec 06, 2025 Demoted to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Dec 05, 2025 Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Nov 23, 2025 Demoted to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Nov 20, 2025 Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Nov 04, 2025 Demoted to the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Nov 03, 2025 Promoted from the Minors by Colorado (COL)
  • Oct 28, 2025 Signed a 2 year $1.55 million contract with Colorado (COL)
  • Jul 01, 2023 Signed a 1 year $950,000 contract with Vancouver (VAN)
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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