He signed an eight-season deal at $10.5 million per year. The new contract fashion is simple for star players: a "small" salary and big bonuses at the end of the year, in an effort to save on the escrow, sent to the NHL.
Huberdeau is no exception.
Here are the details of his contract:
1. $7M bonus, $3.5M salary2. $7M bonus, $3.5M salary3. $7M bonus, $3.5M salary4. $9.5M in bonuses, $1M in salary5. $9.5M bonus, $1M in salary6. $7M bonus, $3.5M salary7. $9.5M bonus, $1M in salary8. $5M bonus, $5.5M in salary
Add to that a no-movement clause, except for years 7 and 8, where he can choose 12 teams.
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5 AOUT | 111 ANSWERS We just got the full details of Jonathan Huberdeau's new contract Is that too much money for Huberdeau? | ||
Yes, $10.5 AAV is a lot! | 55 | 49.5 % |
No | 56 | 50.5 % |
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