Lowest Paid NHL Players Rating 2025: Who Is The Lowest Paid NHL Player?

Who is the lowest paid NHL player? Alex Barre-Boulet is only tenth in our list. Barre-Boulet is 26 and his experience is officially 2 years. He signed a 3 year / $2,275,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning team, including $2,275,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $758,333. In 2025 , Barre-Boulet will earn a base salary of $775,000, reaching a cap hit of $758,333. In 2021 - 2022, his yearly cash was $157,500 so in 2025, his financial situation has definitely improved. Considering his age, and rapid financial progress, Alex will probably be able to land another contract in the future.

Yegor Zamula is only 23, but his 5 years of experience enabled him to get a deal with the NHL. This is his first contract. Yegor Zamula signed a 1 year / $775,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, including $775,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $775,000. If he continues to progress, his value could rise, and he has chances to show himself and get a better deal in the future (and leave this list).

At the age of 24, Lucas already has 4 years of experience which is a valuable asset. He signed a 2 year / $1,550,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, including an annual average salary of $775,000. In 2025 , Rousek will earn a base salary of $775,000, with a cap hit of $775,000. At 24, his general progress seems rather positive, but to get higher-paid deals in the future and increase his value, Lucas definitely needs to show rapid progress.

Tanner is 26 but his formal experience is only 2 years. He signed a 2 year / $1,525,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, including an annual average salary of $762,500. In 2025 , Laczynski will earn a base salary of $775,000, while his cap hit of $762,500. In 2022, his yearly cash was only $4,054 because he stayed in reserve due to injury. On the one hand, the current deal demonstrates potential recognition of his abilities despite limited formal experience. On the other hand, Tanner shows commitment and persistence in overcoming injury setbacks. If he shows sustainable performance, his future deals are likely to be better.

At the young age of 21, Luke already has 3 years experience and he has signed a 3 year / $2,775,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including a $277,500 signing bonus, and an annual average salary of $925,000. In 2025 , he will get a base salary of $775,000, and his cap hit is $797,500. He has been playing previously as a minor so this is his first contract. In season 2022 - 2025, his yearly cash was only $266,822. Transitioning from minor play, his potential is evident. With consistent growth, he could get some higher-paid deals in the future.

Michael McCaron can totally be the lowest paid player in NHL. He is already 28 and his experience is 4 years so we can claim he started late. McCaron signed a 1 year / $775,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including an annual average salary of $775,000. In 2025 , McCarron will earn a base salary of $775,000. In 2021, he was fined and suspended for 2 games because of an illegal check to the head against Yanni Gourde (TBL). Despite his experience, a suspension for an illegal hit raises concerns. To secure higher-paid contracts in the future, McCaron needs to prove his value both on the ice and in maintaining sportsmanship.

Kiefer Sherwood boasts a 5 years experience at the age of 28. Sherwood signed a 1 year / $775,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including an annual average salary of $775,000. In 2025 , he will earn a base salary of $775,000, while his cap hit is $775,000. Considering his age and the fact that he is in the bottom of the top earners, Kiefer is unlikely to be able to get higher in the list with his future contract.

At the age of 27, Cole Smith only has a formal experience of 2 years, which makes him lucky to sign a 1 year / $775,000 contract with the Nashville Predators, including an annual average salary of $775,000. In 2025 , Smith will earn a base salary of $775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $775,000. Being among the lowest-paid players at 27, it is unlikely that he will be able to land a much better contract after this one ends.

Connor Brown is 29 - the oldest players in the list - and boasts a huge 10 years experience on ice. However, despite all this experience, he is at the bottom of the list in terms of earning, and at his age, he is unlikely to get higher. Connor Brown signed a 1 year / $4,000,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers, including $4,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $4,000,000. In 2025 , Brown will earn a base salary of $775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $775,000. With 10 games played, this can totally be his last contract.

How much does the lowest paid NHL player make? You know when you read about Isaak Phillips. Being very young - only 21 years old - Isaak Phillips already has 3 years of experience and he has already secured a 3 year / $2,775,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks until 2025. The contract suggests a $277,500 signing bonus, $2,775,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $925,000. In 2025 , Phillips will earn a base salary of $80,000 and a signing bonus of $92,500, while carrying a cap hit of $859,167. In 2021 - 2022, his yearly cash was only $141,250, in 2022 - 2025 his yearly cash already comprised $299,254, while in 2025 - 2024, the yearly cash figure dropped to $172,500. However, considering the player’s age, he will be able to get some better deals in the future if he shows himself in the upcoming season.