Erik Cernak is a professional Slovak ice hockey player who plays as a defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born in Košice, Slovakia on May 28, 1997. Erik Cernak began his career with HC Košice in 2013 and signed an entry-level contract for 3 years with the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League in 2015.
In 2017, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning and made his NHL debut in 2018 against the Buffalo Sabres. He recorded his first career NFL goal against the New York Rangers. He has extended his contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning in December 2020 and is playing as their defenceman in the National Hockey League.
| Name | Erik Cernak |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Age | 26 years old |
| Residence | Košice, Slovakia |
| Marital Status | Unknown |
| Source of Wealth | NHL contracts |
| Salary | More than $7 million |
| Endorsements | Not Known |
Erik Cernak's Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Erik Cernak in 2023 is more than $7 million. His net worth is mostly the reflection of the NHL contracts that he has signed during his career. Erik Cernak is one of the most skilled defencemen in the NHL.
Erik Cernak’s Salary
In 2023, Erik Cernak signed an 8-year deal worth $41.6 million with the Tampa Bay Lightning, which includes a $14 million signing bonus, $41.6 million guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $5.2 million. In 2023-24, Erik will earn a base salary of $1.26 million and a signing bonus of $5.5 million while carrying a cap hit of $5.2 million.
His NHL career officially began in 2015 when he signed his first professional contract for 3 years worth $2.1975 million with the Los Angeles Kings. It included a $277,500 signing bonus and an annual average salary of $732,500.
In 2020, Erik Cernak signed a deal of 3 years worth $8.85 million with the Tampa Bay Lightning, which included a $1.7 million signing bonus and an annual average salary of $2.95 million.
Erik Cernak’s House
Erik Cernak reportedly lives in a luxury home in Tampa, Florida.
Erik Cernak Car
Erik Cernak owned a Mercedes G 500, which was reportedly torched when it was parked outside his mother's home in Kosice, Slovakia, for several days. It was discovered engulfed in flames one morning. Erik was out of the country on vacation when this happened. Police are investigating the incident.
Erik Cernak’s Charity Work
An Erik Cernak authentic, game-worn Home Blue 2020 Stanley Cup Final jersey is auctioned off. The jersey was worn during Games One, Two, and Five of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final in Edmonton, Alberta, between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars. The revenue from the auction will benefit Tampa-area charities through the Lightning Foundation. The Lightning Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports a variety of charitable causes in the Tampa Bay area.
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FAQs
A. Erik Cernak was born in Košice, Slovakia on May 28, 1997. As of 2023, Erik Cernak is 26 years old.
A. Erik Cernak is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 224 pounds.
A. Erik Cernak plays as a defenceman for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League (NHL).
A. Los Angeles Kings and the Tampa Bay Lightning are the teams Eric Cernak has played so far in his NHL career.
A. Erik Cernak's net worth is estimated to be more than $7 million.
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