Jaden Schwartz is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, serving as an alternate captain for the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League as of 2024. Born on June 25, 1992, in Melfort, Saskatchewan, he has built a successful career as a forward, playing both center and left wing.
Schwartz's journey to professional hockey began with the Notre Dame Hounds in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, where he was named Rookie of the Year in 2009. He later joined the Tri-City Storm in the USHL, leading the league in scoring during the 2009–10 season. Drafted 14th overall by the St. Louis In the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, Schwartz played a pivotal role in the Blues’ 2019 Stanley Cup victory, leading the team in playoff scoring. In 2021, he signed a five-year contract with the Kraken and continues to play with the team.
Jaden Schwartz's contract breakdown
In 2021, Jaden Schwartz secured a five-year contract with the Seattle Kraken worth $27.5 million. This deal guarantees the full amount, with an average annual salary of $5.5 million. Throughout the contract, Schwartz maintains a consistent cap hit of $5.5 million each season. He will play with the Seattle Kraken until the 2025-2026 season, after which he will become an unrestricted free agent as per Spotrac.
| Season | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Salary | Cap Percentage | League Cap | Cumulative Cash |
| 2021-22 | 29 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | 6.75% | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 |
| 2022-23 | 30 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | 6.67% | $5,500,000 | $11,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | 6.59% | $5,500,000 | $16,500,000 |
| 2024-25 | 32 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | 6.25% | $5,500,000 | $22,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | 33 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | 6.25% | $5,500,000 | $27,500,000 |
| 2026-27 | 34 | Free Agent | N/A | N/A | N/A | $27,500,000 |
Jaden Schwartz salary
Jaden Schwartz's salary under his current five-year contract with the Seattle Kraken is $5,500,000 per year. This salary is consistent for each season from 2021-22 till 2025-26. By the end of the contract, Schwartz will have earned $27,500,000 as per Spotrac.
How much of Jaden Schwartz’s contract is guaranteed?
Jaden Schwartz’s contract with the Seattle Kraken includes $27,500,000 guaranteed, the total value of his five-year contract as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Jaden Schwartz’s contract?
Jaden Schwartz's contract with the Seattle Kraken includes the following terms:
Duration: 5 years (2021–2026)
Total Value: $27,500,000
Guaranteed Amount: $27,500,000
Average Annual Salary: $5,500,000
Base Salary (2024-25 season): $5,500,000
Cap Hit: $5,500,000 per season
Free Agent Status: Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA) in 2026
Jaden Schwartz’s career earnings
Jaden Schwartz's career earnings are $55,656,829 as of 2024. By 2025, his earnings will reach $61,156,829, including $5.5 million annually from his current contract with the Kraken as per Spotrac.
Jaden Schwartz's contract history
Jaden Schwartz has signed four contracts over his NHL career. His first was a three-year, $3.5 million entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues in 2011. He followed it with a two-year, $4.7 million deal in 2014 and a five-year, $26.75 million extension in 2016, both with the Blues. In 2021, Schwartz signed his fourth and current five-year contract for $27.5 million with the Seattle Kraken as per Spotrac.
| Years | Team | Contract Terms | Guaranteed | Average Annual Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status |
| 2011-2013 | St. Louis Blues | 3 years, $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $1,166,667 | $270,000 | 2014 / RFA |
| 2014-2015 | St. Louis Blues | 2 years, $4,700,000 | $4,700,000 | $2,350,000 | N/A | 2016 / RFA |
| 2016-2020 | St. Louis Blues | 5 years, $26,750,000 | $26,750,000 | $5,350,000 | N/A | 2021 / UFA |
| 2021-2025 | Seattle Kraken | 5 years, $27,500,000 | $27,500,000 | $5,500,000 | N/A | 2026 / UFA |
FAQs on Jaden Schwartz contract
A. In 2021, Jaden Schwartz secured a five-year contract with the Seattle Kraken worth $27.5 million.
A. Jaden Schwarts earns an average annual salary of $5.5 million.
A. Jaden Schwarts attended Colorado College before coming to the NHL.
