Peyton Kettles

Pittsburgh Penguins, Defensemen
Age: 18y-6m-4d (Sep 01, 2007)
Country: CA
College: Swift Current
Drafted: Round 2 (#39 overall), 2025

2025-2027 Rookie (CURRENT)

Peyton Kettles signed a 3 year, $2,625,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $262,500 signing bonus, $2,625,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $875,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,625,000
Average Salary:
$875,000
Signing Bonus:
$262,500
Free Agent:
2028 / RFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025-26 18 $875,000 0.92% $1,050,000 $1,050,000
2026-27 19 $875,000 0.84% $787,500 $1,837,500
2027-28 20 $875,000 0.77% $787,500 $2,625,000
2028-29 21
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League
2025-26 18 $787,500 $87,500 $875,000 0.92%
2026-27 19 $787,500 $87,500 $875,000 0.84%
2027-28 20 $787,500 $87,500 $875,000 0.77%
2028-29 21
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025-26 18 $787,500 $262,500 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 - $1,050,000 $875,000
2026-27 19 $787,500 - $787,500 $1,837,500 - $918,750 $787,500
2027-28 20 $787,500 - $787,500 $2,625,000 - $875,000 $787,500
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
  • Nov 24, 2025 Signed a 3 year $2.625 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jun 28, 2025 Drafted by Pittsburgh (PIT): Round 2 (#39 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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