John Tavares' 7-year, $77 Million Contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs
Year-by-Year Breakdown
Year 1: $11 million salary, $1 million signing bonus
Year 2: $11 million salary, $1 million bonus
Year 3: $12 million salary, $1 million bonus
Year 4: $12 million salary, $1 million bonus
Year 5: $13 million salary, $1 million bonus
Year 6: $13 million salary, $1 million bonus
Year 7: $14 million salary, $1 million bonus
Bonuses and Incentives
Tavares is eligible for the following bonuses and incentives:
- $1 million bonus for winning the Hart Trophy
- $1 million bonus for winning the Art Ross Trophy
- $1 million bonus for winning the Conn Smythe Trophy
- $1 million bonus for winning the Stanley Cup
Contract Terms
The contract includes a full no-trade clause and a modified no-movement clause. Tavares can submit a list of 10 teams to which he cannot be traded without his consent.
The contract also includes a signing bonus of $1 million.
Salary Cap Hit
Tavares' contract has a cap hit of $11 million per year.
Conclusion
John Tavares' 7-year, $77 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs is one of the richest contracts in NHL history. The contract is structured in such a way that Tavares will receive a significant portion of his salary up front, and it also includes a number of bonuses and incentives that could increase his total earnings.
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