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Alex Wennberg is a professional ice hockey player playing as a centre for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League (NHL), after joining them in a recent trade between them and his previous team, Seattle Kraken.
Notably, Alex Wennberg was selected 14th overall by the Blue Jackets in the 2013 NHL Draft and began his professional journey with Frolunda in the Swedish Hockey League. With Frolunda, he earned recognition as a Rookie of the Year finalist. He later transitioned to the NHL after agreeing to a three-year contract with Blue Jackets in 2014 and made his debut that same year. However, he achieved career highs in assists (46) and points (59) with the Blue Jackets during the 2016-17 season. This set the tone of an unforgettable journey which saw Wennberg joining the Florida Panthers before signing a three-year deal with the Seattle Kraken in 2021. Wennberg was traded again in 2024, this time by the Kraken and will looking to get his hands on the prestigious Stanley Cup.
Alex Wennberg's Contract
Alex Wennberg signed a three-year contract worth $13,500,000 with the Seattle Kraken. This contract includes $13,500,000 guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $4,500,000. There was no signing bonus included in the contract terms. He will become a free agent in 2024.
Alex Wennberg’s Contract Breakdown
The following table looks at Alex Wennberg's contract breakdown for the 2023-24 season alongside his base salary, cap hit and yearly salary:
Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2023-24 | $5,000,000 | - | $4,500,000 | - | $5,000,000 |
Alex Wennberg Salary: How much is Alex Wennberg getting paid?
Alex Wennberg's contract for the 2023-24 season includes a base salary of $5,000,000 and a cap hit of $4,500,000. In terms of total salary, he is set to earn $5,000,000.
How much does Alex Wennberg make in a minute?
Alex Wennberg makes approximately $2.68 per minute based on his annual salary of $4,500,000.
What are the terms of Alex Wennberg’s Contract?
Alex Wennberg's contract with the Seattle Kraken is a 3-year deal worth $13,500,000, with an average annual salary of $4,500,000. Moreover, the contract also included a 10-team no trade list (player submitted). The contract was also involved in a retained salary transaction. There were the only notable terms of his contract with Seattle Kraken. More importanlty, he was traded by the team to the New York Rangers in March 2024.
How much of Alex Wennberg’s Contract is guaranteed?
Alex Wennberg's contract with the Seattle Kraken includes the entirety of $13,500,000 guaranteed out of the total $13,500,000 contract value.
Alex Wennberg's Contract History
Alex Wennberg began with a three-year rookie contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2014, worth $4,200,000 with a signing bonus of $277,500. Following this, Wennberg signed a substantial six-year contract extenstionwith the Blue Jackets in 2017, totaling $29,400,000. However, it was later bought out and was followed by a one-year contract with the Florida Panthers in 2020, valued at $2,250,000. More recently, Wennberg inked a 3-year contract with the Seattle Kraken in 2021, worth $13,500,000. The following table gives insight into his yearwise salary for the entirety of his professional career with other relevant monetary details:
Year | Team Name | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2014-15 | Columbus Blue Jackets | $832,500 | $60,000 | $925,000 | - | $925,000 |
| 2015-16 | Columbus Blue Jackets | $832,500 | $60,000 | $925,000 | - | $925,000 |
| 2016-17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | $832,500 | $60,000 | $925,000 | - | $925,000 |
| 2017-18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | $3,500,000 | - | $4,900,000 | - | $3,500,000 |
| 2018-19 | Columbus Blue Jackets | $4,500,000 | - | $4,900,000 | - | $4,500,000 |
| 2019-20 | Columbus Blue Jackets | $5,350,000 | $100,000 | $4,900,000 | - | $5,350,000 |
| 2020-21 | Florida Panthers | $2,250,000 | $100,000 | $2,250,000 | - | $2,250,000 |
| 2021-22 | Seattle Kraken | $5,000,000 | $1,750,000 | $4,500,000 | - | $5,350,000 |
| 2022-23 | Seattle Kraken | $5,000,000 | $500,000 | $4,500,000 | - | $5,350,000 |
| 2023-24 | Seattle Kraken | $5,000,000 | - | $4,500,000 | - | $5,000,000 |
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FAQs
A. Alexander Wennberg was born on September 22, 1994.
A. As of today, Alexander Wennberg is 30 years old.
A. Alexander Wennberg was born in Nacka, Sweden.
A. Alexander Wennberg plays as a center.
A. Alexander Wennberg currently plays for the San Jose Sharks.
