Connor McDavid Current Contract and Salary
Connor McDavid signed an eight year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers in 2017, making him the highest paid player in the NHL by average annual value. His current deal pays him around 12.5 million dollars per season, with the base salary and cap hit both set at that figure. The contract runs through the 2025 to 2026 NHL season, and details are available on the official NHL salary cap and contract database at nhl.com.
The structure of McDavid's deal includes a full no trade clause, a full no move clause, and standard no lockout protections. His base salary is distributed evenly across the term, and the contract is fully guaranteed. This means his total guaranteed compensation over the life of the extension exceeds 100 million dollars, even if the league undergoes future lockouts or restructuring.
Connor McDavid Career Earnings Breakdown
McDavid's career earnings include his rookie contract, his entry level deal, and his current max term extension. His rookie contract, signed after being selected first overall in 2015, paid him about 925,000 dollars per season under the NHL rookie salary cap rules. That two year deal, combined with his performance bonuses, forms the early foundation of his total career income.
With the 2017 extension now in its later years, McDavid's cumulative earnings from NHL contracts alone are estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars. This figure excludes off ice income from endorsements, appearances, and business ventures. The Oilers salary cap allocation for McDavid has remained at or near the league maximum for multiple seasons, reflecting his status as the central player in the franchise's financial planning.
Endorsements and Off Ice Income Sources
Connor McDavid has signed major endorsement deals with companies such as Adidas, BioSteel, and other global brands. These partnerships add significant income outside of his NHL contract, though the exact dollar amounts are not always publicly disclosed. His marketability is driven by his on ice performance, his role as captain of the Oilers, and his visibility in international competitions and media.
McDavid's total career earnings, including both NHL compensation and off ice income, place him among the highest paid athletes in North American team sports. His financial profile is frequently discussed in reports from outlets like Forbes, which track athlete income across leagues and sports. As of the latest public reporting, his combined income from contracts and endorsements supports a net worth ranking near the top of NHL player wealth lists, as highlighted by sources such as forbes.com.