Everyone is used to hearing stories of teams with giant payrolls and athletes on mega contracts, but what about those on the other end of the spectrum?'
The minimum salary in the NHL is defined by the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and as of the 2022-23 season opener, there were 81 players signed to the league minimum amount.
What Is the Minimum NHL Salary?
The current NHL CBA – initially ratified in Jan. 2013 and extended in July 2020 – increased the minimum salary from $700,000 to $750,000 for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. The same agreement stipulates that the minimum salary will increase again to $775,000 for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 seasons. Under the agreed extension, the CBA will expire on Sept. 15, 2026.'
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