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Brandon Montour, born on April 11, 1994, is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Prior to the Panthers, he also had stints with the Anaheim Ducks and the Buffalo Sabres. Notably, Montour is of Mohawk descent and spent part of his childhood in Ohsweken, a village in the reserve of Six Nations of the Grand River. Remarkably, he also has a background in lacrosse and won a Minto Cup with the Six Nations Arrows. Montour also played in lacrosse tournaments with future Ducks teammate, Nick Ritchie and his brother Brett Ritchie.
Brandon Montour began his hockey career in Cambridge, Ontario before moving to Brantford Golden Eagles in the 2010-11 season. The subsequent seasons saw Montour hone his skills between Waterloo Black Hawks, University of Massachusetts, Norfolk Admirals and the Sea Diego Gulls before making his debut for the Anaheim Ducks in December 2016.
Brandon Montour's Salary
Brandon Montour's salary has varied throughout his career in the NHL. Currently playing for the Florida Panthers, Montour is under a three-year contract worth $10.5 million with an average annual salary of $3.5 million.
Brandon Montour’s Contract Breakdown
Brandon Montour's contract breakdown for the 2023-24 season includes a base salary of $3,500,000, with no signing bonus specified. The cap hit for the season is also $3,500,000, and there is no dead cap associated with the contract. Lastly, his yearly cash earnings for the season amount to $10,500,000.
Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2023-24 | $3,500,000 | $4,475,000 | $3,500,000 | - | $10,500,000 |
How much does Brandon Montour make in a minute?
Brandon Montour earns approximately $2.12 per minute based on his annual salary of $3,500,000.
Brandon Montour’s Career Earnings
Brandon Montour has earned a total of $23,900,000 over the course of his NHL career. His earnings began in 2015 when he signed his first professional contract with the Anaheim Ducks, totaling $925,000. Over the following years, Montour's earnings increased as he continued to play in the league. His highest earning period was in 2022-23 when he earned $5,250,000 as part of his contract with the Florida Panthers. Throughout his career, Montour has transitioned between teams, including stints with the Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, and Florida Panthers.
What are the terms of Brandon Montour’s contract?
Brandon Montour signed a three-year contract extension with the Florida Panthers from 2021 to 2023, worth $10,500,000 in total, with an average annual salary of $3,500,000 and $10,500,000 guaranteed.
How much of Brandon Montour’s Contract is guaranteed?
Brandon Montour's contract with the Florida Panthers is fully guaranteed, with $10,500,000 of the total $10,500,000 contract amount guaranteed.
Brandon Montour's Contract History
Brandon Montour has had a varied contract history in the NHL. His most recent contract, signed in 2021, is a three-year extension with the Florida Panthers, amounting to $10,500,000, with an average annual salary of $3,500,000, fully guaranteed throughout the contract duration.
Going back in time, in 2015, Montour signed his rookie contract with the Anaheim Ducks, a three-year deal worth $2,775,000, with a signing bonus of $277,500, and an average annual salary of $925,000. Following that, in 2018, Montour signed a two-year contract extension with the Ducks, totaling $6,775,000, with an average annual salary of $3,387,500. In 2020, he moved to the Buffalo Sabres, signing a one-year contract worth $3,850,000.
