Claude Giroux

Ottawa Senators, Center
Age: 38y-1m-25d (Jan 12, 1988)
Exp: 17 Years
Country: CA
College: Gatineau
Drafted: Round 1 (#22 overall), 2006
Agent(s): Pat Brisson (CAA Hockey)
2025-26 Cap Hit

$2,000,000

2025-26 Cash

$2,000,000

Career Earnings

$100,048,780

2025-2025 Extension (CURRENT)

Claude Giroux signed a 1 year, $2,000,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000. In 2025-26, Giroux will earn a base salary of $2,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025-26 38 $2,000,000 2.09% $2,000,000 $2,000,000
2026-27 39
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League
2025-26 38 $2,000,000 $2,750,000 $2,000,000 2.09%
2026-27 39
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025-26 38 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 - $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Contract Notes

  • Games Active
    20: $250,000
    30: $250,000
    60: $250,000
  • 50 GP + Playoff Berth: $250,000
  • Round 1 Win: $500,000
    Round 2 Win: $250,000
    Round 3 Win: $500,000
    Stanley Cup Win: $500,000


Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $19,500,000
Average Salary:
$6,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2014-2021 Extension

Contract Terms:
8 yr(s) / $66,200,000
Average Salary:
$8,275,000
Signing Bonus:
$9,000,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2011-2013

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $11,250,000
Average Salary:
$3,750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / RFA
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2007-2010 Rookie

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,550,000
Average Salary:
$850,000
Signing Bonus:
$255,000
Free Agent:
2011 / RFA
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Seasons

17 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$93,048,780

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2007 20
Active
$85,000
$85,000
2008 21
Active
$850,000
$935,000
2009 22
Active
$850,000
$1,785,000
2010 23
Active
$765,000
$2,550,000
2011 24
Active
$2,750,000
$5,300,000
2012 25
Active
$2,048,780
$7,348,780
2013 26
Active
$5,000,000
$12,348,780
2014 27
Active
$10,000,000
$22,348,780
2015 28
Active
$9,000,000
$31,348,780
2016 29
Active
$9,000,000
$40,348,780
2017 30
Active
$9,000,000
$49,348,780
2018 31
Active
$9,000,000
$58,348,780
2019 32
Active
$8,000,000
$66,348,780
2020 33
Active
$7,200,000
$73,548,780
2021 34
Active
Retained
$820,000
$4,180,000
$74,368,780
$78,548,780
2023 36
Active
$7,000,000
$85,548,780
2024 37
Active
$5,500,000
$91,048,780
2025 38
Active
$2,000,000
$93,048,780
Total      
$93,048,780
$93,048,780
Total
$93,048,780

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
15 $68,473,780 $9,255,000 - $77,728,780
1 $820,000 - - $820,000
3 $14,500,000 - - $14,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2007
20
$85,000
$85,000
$85,000
2008
21
$765,000
$85,000
$850,000
$935,000
2009
22
$765,000
$85,000
$850,000
$1,785,000
2010
23
$765,000
$765,000
$2,550,000
2011
24
$2,750,000
$2,750,000
$5,300,000
2012
25
$2,048,780
$2,048,780
$7,348,780
2013
26
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$12,348,780
2014
27
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$22,348,780
2015
28
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$31,348,780
2016
29
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$40,348,780
2017
30
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$49,348,780
2018
31
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$58,348,780
2019
32
$5,000,000
$3,000,000
$8,000,000
$66,348,780
2020
33
$7,200,000
$7,200,000
$73,548,780
2021
34
$820,000
$3,180,000
$1,000,000
$820,000
$4,180,000
$74,368,780
$78,548,780
2023
36
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
$85,548,780
2024
37
$5,500,000
$5,500,000
$91,048,780
2025
38
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$93,048,780
Total
$83,793,780
$9,255,000
$93,048,780
$93,048,780
Total
$83,793,780
$9,255,000
$93,048,780

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
15 $68,473,780 $9,255,000 - $77,728,780
1 $820,000 - - $820,000
3 $14,500,000 - - $14,500,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2021-22 PHI Jan 04, 2022 - Jan 11, 2022 0 COVID-19
  • Jun 29, 2025 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract extension with Ottawa (OTT)
  • Jul 13, 2022 Signed a 3 year $19.5 million contract with Ottawa (OTT)
  • Mar 19, 2022 Traded to Florida (FLA) from Philadelphia (PHI) with German Rubtsov , Connor Bunnaman and 2024 5th round pick for Owen Tippett, 2023 3rd round pick and 2024 1st round pick [Top 10 Protected (vests to 2025 otherwise)]
  • Jul 04, 2013 Signed an 8 year $66.2 million contract extension with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Nov 08, 2010 Signed a 3 year $11.25 million extension with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jul 23, 2007 Signed a 3 year $2.55 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jun 24, 2006 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 1 (#22 overall)

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
May 06, 2012 Hit to the head against Dainius Zubrus (NJ) 1 -
Suspensions: 1 $0
Year Team GP G MIN A PTS +/- SOG S% PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2025 OTT 61 11 1,035 28 0 14 99 .111 1 9 0 0 22 54 22 366
2024 OTT 81 15 1,474 35 0 -8 138 .109 4 14 0 1 41 64 18 600
2023 OTT 82 21 1,647 43 64 -14 183 .115 3 16 2 1 30 34 26 668
2022 OTT 82 35 1,541 44 79 4 214 .164 7 16 0 1 30 75 34 712
2021 FLA 75 21 1,430 44 65 -5 205 .102 5 18 0 0 16 68 26 733
2020 PHI 54 16 977 27 43 -4 120 .133 2 9 0 0 6 32 12 484
2019 PHI 69 21 1,309 32 53 7 197 .107 7 13 1 1 16 45 28 663
2018 PHI 82 22 1,759 63 85 9 229 .096 2 21 1 0 19 28 24 674
2017 PHI 82 34 1,669 68 102 28 193 .176 9 27 0 0 23 30 20 638
2016 PHI 82 14 1,568 44 58 -15 199 .070 5 26 0 1 28 68 38 977
2015 PHI 78 22 1,602 45 67 -7 241 .091 6 21 1 1 36 83 53 1,083
2014 PHI 81 25 1,665 48 73 -3 279 .090 14 23 0 0 28 110 36 1,063
2013 PHI 81 28 1,652 58 86 8 221 .127 7 30 0 0 46 85 44 920
2012 PHI 46 12 972 35 47 -4 134 .090 0 0 0 0 29 55 22 610
2011 PHI 70 24 0 61 85 7 223 .108 0 0 0 0 39 67 27 745
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