Erik Johnson contract

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Erik Johnson contract
Erik Johnson

Erik Johnson is an American ice hockey defenseman born on March 21, 1988. He plays for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL as of 2025. He was drafted as the first overall pick in the 2006 NHL entry draft by the St. Louis Blues. Johnson debuted with the Blues in the 2007-08 season, finishing the season with 33 points.

Johnson was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in 2011, where he spent over a decade, won his first Stanley Cup in 2022, and played his 900th NHL game. After signing with the Buffalo Sabres in 2023, he was traded to the Flyers in 2024, where he celebrated his 1,000th NHL game.

Erik Johnson’s Contract

According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson is signed to a one-year, $1,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2024-25 season, with a cap hit and cash value of $1,000,000. Although the contract was signed with the Flyers, Erik Johnson was traded to the Colorado Avalanche mid-season. Throughout his career, Johnson has earned a total of $67,652,439. His previous contracts include a one-year, $3,250,000 deal with the Buffalo Sabres in 2023, a seven-year, $42,000,000 extension with the Colorado Avalanche from 2015 to 2022, and several other deals with the Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues, starting with his rookie contract in 2007.

Erik Johnson’s Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, for the 2024-25 season, Erik Johnson's contract includes a base salary of $1,000,000 with no signing bonus. His cap hit is $1,000,000, and there is no dead cap associated with the contract. His total yearly cash earnings are also $1,000,000.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024-25$1,000,000-$1,000,000-$1,000,000

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Erik Johnson Salary: How much is Erik Johnson getting paid?

According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson is getting paid $1,000,000 for the 2024-2025 season.

How much does Erik Johnson make in a minute?

According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson makes approximately $1.90 per minute, based on his $1,000,000 salary for the 2024-2025 season.

Erik Johnson’s Career Earnings

According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson's career earnings total $67,652,439, as of 2025.

What are the terms of Erik Johnson’s Contract?

According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson signed a one-year, $1,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2024-2025 season. The contract is fully guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $1,000,000. This season, Johnson will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, and his cap hit will also be $1,000,000.

How much of Erik Johnson’s Contract is guaranteed?

According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson's entire $1,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2024-2025 season is guaranteed.

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Erik Johnson's Contract History

According to Spotrac, Erik Johnson signed a one-year, $1,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, which is fully guaranteed. In 2024-25, his base salary is $1,000,000, and he carries a cap hit of $1,000,000. After this contract, Johnson will become an unrestricted free agent in 2025.

In 2023, Johnson signed a one-year, $3,250,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, which was also fully guaranteed. The contract carried an average annual salary of $3,250,000. Johnson became a free agent in 2024 after this contract expired.

From 2015 to 2022, Johnson had a seven-year, $42,000,000 contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, with an average annual salary of $6,000,000. He signed another four-year, $15,000,000 contract with Colorado in 2012, which included $15,000,000 guaranteed.

Johnson started his NHL career with a three-year, $11,100,000 contract with the St. Louis Blues in 2007, which included $11,100,000 guaranteed. He also signed a two-year, $5,200,000 contract with the Blues in 2010.

SeasonTeamSigning BonusBase SalaryCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024-25Philadelphia Flyers-$1,000,000$1,000,000-$1,000,000
2023-24Philadelphia Flyers-$2,000,000$3,250,000-$3,250,000
2023-24Buffalo Sabres-$6,000,000$3,250,000-$3,250,000
2022-23Colorado Avalanche-$6,000,000$6,000,000-$6,000,000
2021-22Colorado Avalanche-$6,000,000$6,000,000-$6,000,000
2020-21Colorado Avalanche-$6,000,000$6,000,000-$6,000,000
2019-20Colorado Avalanche-$6,000,000$6,000,000-$6,000,000
2018-19Colorado Avalanche-$6,000,000$6,000,000-$6,000,000
2017-18Colorado Avalanche-$6,000,000$6,000,000-$6,000,000
2016-17Colorado Avalanche-$6,000,000$6,000,000-$6,000,000
2015-16Colorado Avalanche-$4,250,000$3,750,000-$3,750,000
2014-15Colorado Avalanche-$3,50,000$3,750,000-$3,750,000
2013-14Colorado Avalanche-$3,750,000$3,750,000-$3,750,000
2012-13Colorado Avalanche-$3,250,000$3,750,000-$3,750,000
2011-12Colorado Avalanche-$3,000,000$2,600,000-$2,600,000
2010-11Colorado Avalanche-$2,200,000$2,600,000-$2,600,000
2010-11St. Louis Blues-$2,200,000$2,600,000-$2,600,000
2009-10St. Louis Blues-$850,000$850,000-$3,700,000
2008-09St. Louis Blues-$850,000$850,000-$3,700,000
2007-08St. Louis Blues-$850,000$850,000-$3,700,000

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FAQs on Erik Johnson contract

A. Erik Johnson plays for the Colorado Avalanche as of 2025.

A. Erik Johnson represents the United States in international competitions.

A. Erik Johnson was drafted 1st overall in the 2006 NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues.

A. Erik Johnson started his playing career in 2007.

A. Erik Johnson has played for the St. Louis Blues, Colorado Avalanche, and Buffalo Sabres.

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