Carter Verhaeghe Contract & Salary

Last Modified Mar 8, 2025 11:42 GMT
Carter Verhaeghe Contract & Salary
Carter Verhaeghe during a New York Islanders v Florida Panthers game

Carter Verhaeghe is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward, playing for the Florida Panthers, as of March 2025. The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted him in the third round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

However, Verhaeghe played with the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League (AHL) and never made it to the NHL with the Maple Leafs until he was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2017. He began with the team’s affiliate in the AHL, the Syracuse Crunch, where he played for two years before his debut in October 2019 against the Florida Panthers. He scored his first NHL goal two months later against the San Jose Sharks. Verhaeghe became a Stanley Cup champion in 2020 and later joined the Florida Panthers as a free agent.

Carter Verhaeghe’s Contract

Carter Verhaeghe is under a three-year, $12.5 million contract with the Florida Panthers, which runs from 2022 to 2025, according to Spotrac. For the 2024-25 season, he will earn $4.5 million, with a cap hit of $4.17 million.

YearAgeCap Hit AnnualCash AnnualCash Cumulative
2022-2327$4,166,667$3,000,000$3,000,000
2023-2428$4,166,667$5,000,000$8,000,000
2024-2529$4,166,667$4,500,000

Starting in 2025, Verhaeghe has secured an eight-year, $56 million extension with the Panthers, which includes a $48 million signing bonus and an average annual salary of $7 million. This deal will keep him with Florida until 2033 when he becomes a free agent (via Spotrac).

Carter Verhaeghe’s Contract Breakdown

In 2024-25, Carter Verhaeghe’s base salary is $4,500,000, with no signing bonus. His cap hit for the season is $4,166,667, and there is no dead cap. He will receive a total of $5,000,000 in yearly cash.

YearAgeCap Hit AnnualCash AnnualCash Cumulative
2025-2630$7,000,000$8,750,000$8,750,000
2026-2731$7,000,000$7,000,000$15,750,000
2027-2832$7,000,000$7,000,000$22,750,000
2028-2933$7,000,000$7,000,000$29,750,000
2029-3034$7,000,000$7,000,000$36,750,000
2030-3135$7,000,000$7,000,000$43,750,000
2031-3236$7,000,000$7,000,000$50,750,000
2032-3337$7,000,000$5,250,000$56,000,000
2033-3438UFA

Carter Verhaeghe Salary: How much is Carter Verhaeghe getting paid?

Carter Verhaeghe will earn $4,500,000 as a salary for the 2024-25 season. His cap hit stands at $4,166,667, according to Spotrac.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024-25$4,500,000-$4,166,667 -$5,000,000

How much does Carter Verhaeghe make in a minute?

Carter Verhaeghe makes around $15.56 each minute under his daily cap hit of $22,401 according to his yearly cap hit.

Carter Verhaeghe’s Career Earnings

Carter Verhaeghe Contract & Salary
Carter Verhaeghe during NHL: JAN 29 Kings at Panthers

Carter Verhaeghe has earned $15,200,000 over three seasons, playing for two different teams, according to Spotrac.

YearCash Cumulative
2019$700,000
2020$1,600,000
2021$2,700,000
2022$5,700,000
2023$10,700,000
2024$15,200,000
Total$15,200,000

What are the terms of Carter Verhaeghe’s contract?

Carter Verhaeghe is under a three-year contract with the Florida Panthers till the 2024-25 season. Moreover, he will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2024-25 season when he is 29. There are no additional terms or clauses in his contract, as per Spotrac.

How much of Carter Verhaeghe’s contract is guaranteed?

Carter Verhaeghe’s three-year, $12,500,000 contract is fully guaranteed (via Spotrac).

Carter Verhaeghe’s Contract History

Carter Verhaeghe is signed to a three-year, $12.5 million extension with the Florida Panthers, carrying an average cap hit of $4,166,667, according to Spotrac.

Looking ahead, Verhaeghe secured a major eight-year, $56 million extension with the Panthers, effective from 2025 through 2033. This deal guarantees him $48 million in signing bonuses and an annual average salary of $7 million, marking the peak of his earnings so far. He will become an unrestricted free agent in 2033, as per Spotrac.

Before his current contract, Verhaeghe signed a two-year, $2 million deal with the Panthers in 2020, following a one-year, $700,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2019, according to Spotrac.

Carter Verhaeghe’s earliest contract was with the Toronto Maple Leafs (2014-2017) on a three-year, $2.775 million deal, which included a $277,500 signing bonus. After a brief stint with the Tampa Bay Lightning, he signed a one-year contract in 2018 worth $650,000, followed by another one-year $700,000 deal in 2019, according to Spotrac.

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FAQ on Carter Verhaeghe Contract & Salary

A. Carter Verhaeghe has a sole Stanley Cup Victory to his name, with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020.

A. Carter Verhaeghe represents Team Canada in International competitions.

A. Carter Verhaeghe was born in Waterdown, Ontario, Canada.

A. Carter Verhaeghe is 29 years old, as of March 2025

A. Carter Verhaeghe plays as a forward.

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