Gustav Forsling, born on June 12, 1996 is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Notably, Forsling was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the fifth round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. However, his rights were later traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, where he made his NHL debut on the team's opening night roster.
Moreover, he scored his first NHL goal on November 13, 2016, in a 3-2 win against AI Montoya of the Montreal Canadiens. The subsequent years saw him bounce between the AHL and the NHL between the Rockford IceHogs and the Blackhawks. A few quiet years with limited game time ultimately led to a trade between the Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes which saw him getting traded to the latter in exchange for Calvin de Haan and Aleksi Saarela. Nonetheless, he was placed on waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes and was later claimed by the Florida Panthers, where he signed a three-year, $8 million contract until the end of the 2023-24 season.
Gustav Forsling's Contract
The Florida Panthers signed Gustav Forsling to an eight-year contract extension valued at $5.75 million per season in March 2024. The contract has a total value of $46,000,000 with a signing bonus of $38,000,000. Nonetheless, his contract prior to this had a total value of $8,000,000 and an annual average salary of $2,666,667.
Gustav Forsling's Contract Breakdown
The followin table gives detail into Gustav Forsling's contract breakdown for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 season respectively. It includes all the monetary terms related to it in the near future:
Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2023-24 | $3,500,000 | - | $2,666,667 | - | $3,500,000 |
2024-25 | $1,000,000 | $5,525,000 | $5,750,000 | - | $6,525,000 |
Gustav Forsling Salary: How much is Gustav Forsling getting paid?
For the 2023-24 season, Gustav Forsling’s salary totals $3,500,000, with a cap hit of $2,666,667. There are no signing bonuses or performance based additional bonuses. Moreover, his salary under his contract extension stands at $5,750,000 annually.
How much does Gustav Forsling make in a minute?
Gustav Forsling earns approximately $5.07 per minute based on his ($2,666,667) annual salary for the 2023-24 season.
What are the terms of the Gustav Forsling's contract?
On march 7, 2024, Gustav Forsling committed to an eight-year contract with the Florida Panthers, securing a deal worth $46,000,000. This agreement comes with an annual average value of $5,750,000 and includes a no-movement clause for the 2024-25 season. For the initial season of the contract, Forsling cap hit remains consistent at $5,750,000, with a total salary of $6,525,000. His compensation structure for the year comprises $5,525,000 in signing bonuses and a base salary of $1,000,000. Nonetheless, his present contract didn't have any major terms attached to it.
How much of Gustav Forsling's contract is guaranteed?
Gustav Forsling’s upcoming contract extension with the Florida Panthers spans eight years and is valued at $46 million, ensuring full guarantee. Notably, the agreement entails a substantial $38 million signing bonus, with a corresponding cap hit of $5.75 million. Moreover, the contract maintains an average annual value of $5.75 million throughout its duration. Importantly, his present contract which expires at the end of the season, is also totally guranteed.
Gustav Forsling's Contract History
Throughout his career spanning 7 seasons, during which he has played in at least one NHL game, Gustav Forsling has inked a total of five contracts, collectively valued at $58,349,125. This starts from his rookie-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks (2016-19) and so on until his present contract with the Florida Panthers. The following table discloses the monetary details regarding his salary, cap hit and year wise total salary:
Year | Team Name | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2016-17 | Chicago Blackhawks | $675,000 | $92,500 | $872,500 | - | $925,000 |
2017-18 | Chicago Blackhawks | $832,500 | $92,500 | $872,500 | - | $925,000 |
2018-19 | Chicago Blackhawks | $832,500 | $92,500 | $872,500 | - | $925,000 |
2019-20 | Carolina Hurricanes | $874,125 | - | $874,125 | - | $874,125 |
2020-21 | Carolina Hurricanes | $700,000 | - | $700,000 | - | $700,000 |
2021-22 | Florida Panthers | $1,500,000 | $500,000 | $2,666,667 | - | $2,666,667 |
2022-23 | Florida Panthers | $2,500,000 | - | $2,666,667 | - | $2,666,667 |
2023-24 | Florida Panthers | $3,500,000 | - | $2,666,667 | - | $2,666,667 |
He also has an upcoming contract extension with the Florida Panthers, starting from the 2024-25 season and running until eight following years, during which he will earn an estimated amount of $46,000,000.
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