Eric Robinson is an American professional ice hockey winger playing for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL. Born June 14, 1995, Robinson was raised in Bellmawr, New Jersey. He attended Gloucester Catholic High School, where he graduated in 2013. He honed his skills in the United States Hockey League (USHL) with the Dubuque Fighting Saints and later in college hockey at Princeton University. At Princeton, Robinson's game evolved significantly, and he served as team captain during his senior year, leading the Tigers to an ECAC championship and an NCAA tournament berth.
Robinson began his NHL journey by signing as a free agent with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2018. Over six seasons with the Blue Jackets, he developed into a reliable depth forward, achieving career highlights such as his first NHL goal in 2019 and a hat-trick in 2023. After a brief stint with the Buffalo Sabres, he joined the Hurricanes in 2024.
Eric Robinson's contract
Eric Robinson is signed to a one-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes for the 2024-25 NHL season, valued at $950,000 as per Spotrac. The deal guarantees Robinson his full salary with no signing bonus, carrying a cap hit of $950,000. Robinson will earn a base salary of $950,000 during the season and is set to become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) after the 2024-25 season.
Eric Robinson's contract breakdown
| Season | Age | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Total Cash | Cumulative Cash | Free Agent Status |
| 2024-25 | 29 | $950,000 | N/A | $950,000 | $950,000 | $950,000 | UFA in 2025 |
Eric Robinson's salary
Eric Robinson's salary for the 2024-25 NHL season is $950,000. This amount represents his base salary with no additional signing bonus and is fully guaranteed as part of his one-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Eric Robinson’s contract?
Robinson’s contract with the Carolina Hurricanes for the 2024-25 NHL has no additional terms or clauses. He will be an Unrestricted Free Agent after the season as per Spotrac.
How much of Eric Robinson’s contract is guaranteed?
Eric Robinson's contract for the 2024-25 season, valued at $950,000, is fully guaranteed as per Spotrac.
Eric Robinson’s career earnings
Eric Robinson has earned $7,174,116 in his NHL career as of 2024. His annual earnings include $1.5 million in 2022 and $950,000 in 2024. He earned $975,000 each in 2020 and 2021 and $1,192,734 in 2023, as per Spotrac.
Eric Robinson's contract history
Robinson has signed five contracts in his NHL career, starting with his rookie contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2017-2028 season. He is currently playing under his fifth contract. The details of his contract history are as follows:
| Year | Contract Type | Team | Length | Total Value | Average Salary | Guaranteed | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status |
| 2017-2018 | Rookie | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 years | $1,850,000 | $925,000 | $1,850,000 | $185,000 | 2019 / RFA |
| 2019-2019 | Extension | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1 year | $874,125 | $874,125 | $874,125 | N/A | 2020 / RFA |
| 2020-2021 | Extension | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 years | $1,950,000 | $975,000 | $1,950,000 | N/A | 2022 / UFA |
| 2022-2023 | Extension | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 years | $3,200,000 | $1,600,000 | $3,200,000 | N/A | 2024 / UFA |
| 2024-2025 | Free Agent | Carolina Hurricanes | 1 year | $950,000 | $950,000 | $950,000 | N/A | 2025 / UFA |
FAQs on Eric Robinson contract
A. Eric Robinson playing for the Carolina Hurricanes for the 2024-2025 season.
A. Eric Robinson is an American professional ice hockey player who plays as a winger.
