Brett Howden is a Canadian professional ice hockey center for the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. The Tampa Bay Lightning selected him (27th overall) in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Howden played junior hockey with the Moose Jaw Warriors in the WHL, serving as team captain and recording 64 points in the 2015–16 season. Internationally, he captained Canada’s U18 team to gold at the 2015 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.
After signing a three-year entry-level contract with Tampa Bay, he was traded to the New York Rangers before joining the Golden Knights. In the 2023 NHL playoffs, Howden contributed 10 points, helping Vegas win the Stanley Cup.
Brett Howden contract
Brett Howden is under a 2-year, $3.8 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights as of April 2025. His contract includes a $1,375,000 signing bonus, is fully guaranteed, and has an average annual salary of $1,900,000. In the 2024-25 season, he will earn a $1,650,000 base salary with a $1.9 million cap hit, as per Spotrac.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit Annual | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative |
| 2023-24 | 25 | $1,900,000 | $2,150,000 | $2,150,000 |
| 2024-25 | 26 | $1,900,000 | $1,650,000 |
Howden signed a five-year extension contract with the Golden Knights valued at $12.5 million in November 2024. His extension contract includes a signing bonus of $2,000,000, a guaranteed amount of $12,500,000, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000.
Brett Howden contract breakdown
For the 2024-25 season, Brett Howden's base salary is $1,650,000. His cap hit is $1,900,000, and his total yearly cash earnings are also $1,900,000. There is no signing bonus or dead cap associated with his contract for this season.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2025-26 | 27 | $2,500,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| 2026-27 | 28 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $5,500,000 |
| 2027-28 | 29 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $8,000,000 |
| 2028-29 | 30 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $10,500,000 |
| 2029-30 | 31 | $2,500,000 | $2,000,000 | $12,500,000 |
| 2030-31 | 32 | UFA |
Brett Howden's Salary: How much is Brett Howden getting paid?
Brett Howden's contract with the Vegas Golden Knights pays him an average annual salary of $1,900,000. (via Spotrac)
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | $1,650,000 | - | $1,900,000 | - | $1,900,000 |
How much does Brett Howden make in a minute?
Brett Howden makes approximately $3.62 per minute, based on his $1,900,000 annual salary (assuming a full year of 525,600 minutes).
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Brett Howden's career earnings
Brett Howden's career earnings so far amount to $8,499,020, as per Sportrac.
| Year | Cash Cumulative |
| 2018 | $832,500 |
| 2019 | $1,481,520 |
| 2020 | $2,314,020 |
| 2021 | $3,199,020 |
| 2022 | $4,699,020 |
| 2023 | $6,849,020 |
| 2024 | $8,499,020 |
| Total | $8,499,020 |
What are the terms of Ivan Barbashev’s contract?
Brett Howden is signed with the Vegas Golden Knights on a 2-year, $3.8 million contract, with an average annual salary of $1.9 million. In 2024-25, he will earn a base salary of $1.65 million and have a cap hit of $1.9 million.
How much of Brett Howden’s contract is guaranteed?
Brett Howden's entire $3,800,000 contract is guaranteed.
Brett Howden contract history
Brett Howden's (2023-2024) is a two-year, $3,800,000 deal with an average salary of $1,900,000 and a $1,375,000 signing bonus, fully guaranteed. (via Spotrac)
His upcoming extension (2025-2029) is a five-year contract worth $12,500,000, with an average annual salary of $2,500,000 and a $2,000,000 signing bonus, making him a free agent in 2030.
In 2022, Howden signed a one-year, $1,500,000 contract before becoming a restricted free agent in 2023. His 2021 contract was a one-year extension worth $885,000 before he became an unrestricted free agent in 2022. His rookie contract (2016-2020) with the Tampa Bay Lightning was a three-year, $2,775,000 deal with a $277,500 signing bonus, as per Spotrac.
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FAQs on Brett Howden
A. Brett Howden achieved this milestone with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.
A. Brett Howden plays for the Vegas Golden Knights as of April 2025.
A. Brett Howden was born on March 29, 1998.
A. Brett Howden was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
A. Brett Howden was selected 27th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft.
