Brendan Lemieux is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey left winger. Born on March 15, 1996, in Denver, Colorado, he plays for the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League as of 2024 under contract with the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League. Selected 31st overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Lemieux has played for the Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Philadelphia Flyers during his NHL career.
The son of former NHL star Claude Lemieux, Brendan grew up engaged in the sport and developed into determined player. He honed his skills in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Barrie Colts and Windsor Spitfires, showcasing his competitive edge
Brendan Lemieux contract
Brendan Lemieux signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes for the 2024-2025 season. The deal is fully guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $775,000. He will be an unrestricted free agency (UFA) at the end of the season in 2025 as per Spotrac.
| Year | Age | Cap Status | Cap Hit | League Cap | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | 28 | Active | $775,000 | $88,700,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 |
Brendan Lemieux salary
Brendan Lemieux's salary for the 2024-2025 season is a fully guaranteed $775,000 under his one-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes as per Spotrac.
How much of Brendan Lemieux’s contract is guaranteed?
Brendan Lemieux's contract is fully guaranteed, meaning the entire $775,000 is guaranteed as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Brendan Lemieux’s contract?
The Cap Hit and Cash Earnings for the 2024-25 season are both $775,000. He becomes a UFA (Unrestricted Free Agent) after the 2024-25 season as per Spotrac.
Brendan Lemieux’s career earnings
Brendan Lemieux's career earnings are $7,680,347 over six years as of 2024. He has played for five teams in his career. His highest-earning season was 2021, with $1.65 million as per Spotrac.
Brendan Lemieux’s contract history
Brendan Lemieux has signed six contracts throughout his career. Below is a detailed table summarizing his contract history as per Spotrac:
| Year Signed | Team | Contract Length | Total Value | Guaranteed | Average Annual Salary (AAV) | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status |
| 2015 | Winnipeg Jets | 3 years | $3,210,000 | $3,210,000 | $1,070,000 | $277,500 | 2019 / RFA |
| 2019 | New York Rangers | 1 year | $925,000 | $925,000 | $925,000 | N/A | 2020 / RFA |
| 2020 | New York Rangers | 2 years | $3,100,000 | $3,100,000 | $1,550,000 | N/A | 2022 / UFA |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Kings | 1 year | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 | N/A | 2023 / UFA |
| 2023 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1 year | $800,000 | $800,000 | $800,000 | N/A | 2024 / UFA |
| 2024 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1 year | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | N/A | 2025 / UFA |
FAQs on Brendan Lemieux contract
A. Brendan Lemieux signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes for the 2024-2025 season.
A.No, Brendan Lemieux is the son of former NHL star Claude Lemieux, not Mario Lemieux.
A. Yes, Brendan Lemieux has cleared waivers. He was placed on waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes. After not being claimed by another team, he is expected to be assigned to the Hurricanes' AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.
