Igor Chernyshov

San Jose Sharks, Left Wing
Age: 20y-3m-6d (Nov 30, 2005)
Country: RU
College: Dynamo Moscow
Drafted: Round 2 (#33 overall), 2024

2024-2027 Rookie (CURRENT)

Igor Chernyshov signed a 3 year, $2,925,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, including $292,500 signing bonus, $2,925,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $975,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,925,000
Average Salary:
$975,000
Signing Bonus:
$292,500
Free Agent:
2028 / RFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 19 $966,666 1.10% $950,000 $950,000
2025-26 20
Buried
$934,167 0.98% $975,000 $1,925,000
2026-27 21 $934,167 0.90% $975,000 $2,900,000
2027-28 22 $934,167 0.82% $877,500 $3,777,500
2028-29 23
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League
2024-25 19 $852,500 $97,500 $25,000 $966,666 1.10%
2025-26 20
Buried
$877,500 $97,500 - $934,167 0.98%
2026-27 21 $877,500 $97,500 - $934,167 0.90%
2027-28 22 $877,500 - - $934,167 0.82%
2028-29 23
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 19 $852,500 $97,500 $950,000 $950,000 - $950,000 $944,375
2025-26 20
Buried
$877,500 $97,500 $975,000 $1,925,000 - $962,500 $942,500
2026-27 21 $877,500 $97,500 $975,000 $2,900,000 - $966,667 $926,250
2027-28 22 $877,500 - $877,500 $3,777,500 - $944,375 $877,500
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$975,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2025 20
Reserve / minor-buried
$975,000
$975,000
Total      
$975,000
$975,000
Total
$975,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $877,500 $97,500 - $975,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2025
20
$877,500
$97,500
$975,000
$975,000
Total
$877,500
$97,500
$975,000
$975,000
Total
$877,500
$97,500
$975,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $877,500 $97,500 - $975,000
  • Jan 22, 2026 Demoted to the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Dec 15, 2025 Promoted from the Minors by San Jose (SJS)
  • Aug 02, 2024 Signed a 3 year $2.92 million contract with San Jose (SJS)
  • Jun 28, 2024 Drafted by San Jose (SJS): Round 2 (#33 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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