Marcus Foligno is a professional ice hockey winger, serving as an alternate captain for the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League as of January 2025. Born on August 10, 1991, in Buffalo, New York, Foligno is the son of former NHL player Mike Foligno and the younger brother of the Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno.
Drafted 104th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Foligno began his NHL career with the Sabres before being traded to Minnesota in 2017. Nicknamed "Moose," Foligno signed a four-year, $16 million extension with the Wild in September 2023.
Marcus Foligno contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Marcus Foligno's contract with the Minnesota Wild, starting from 2024 to 2027, is a four-year deal worth $16 million, fully guaranteed. With an average annual salary of $4 million.
| Season | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | $4,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $9,500,000 |
| 2026-27 | $3,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $13,000,000 |
| 2027-28 | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $16,000,000 |
Marcus Foligno's salary
Marcus Foligno's contract with the Minnesota Wild has an average annual salary of $4,000,000 as per Spotrac. In the 2024-25 season, Foligno will earn a base salary of $5 million. His salary breakdown for each year is as follows:
2024-25: $5,000,000
2025-26: $4,500,000
2026-27: $3,500,000
2027-28: $3,000,000
How much of Marcus Foligno’s contract is guaranteed?
Marcus Foligno’s contract with the Minnesota Wild is fully guaranteed; $16,000,000 is assured over the four years from 2024-2027 as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Marcus Foligno’s contract?
Foligno’s contract has a 15-team no-trade list for the 2026-2027 season as per Spotrac.
Marcus Foligno's career earnings
As of 2024, Marcus Foligno has earned $34,143,589 during his professional hockey career. He is expected to earn an additional $11,000,000 from 2025 to 2027. By the end of the 2027 season, his total career earnings are projected to reach $45,143,589 (via Spotrac).
Marcus Foligno's contract history
Marcus Foligno has signed six contracts throughout his NHL career.
| Contract Period | Team | Terms | Guaranteed Amount | Average Annual Salary (AAV) | Signing Bonus |
| 2011-2013 | Buffalo Sabres | 3 years / $2,700,000 | $2,700,000 | $900,000 | $270,000 |
| 2014-2015 | Buffalo Sabres | 2 years / $3,750,000 | $3,750,000 | $1,875,000 | N/A |
| 2016 | Buffalo Sabres | 1 year / $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | N/A |
| 2017-2020 | Minnesota Wild | 4 years / $11,850,000 | $11,850,000 | $2,962,500 | N/A |
| 2021-2023 | Minnesota Wild | 3 years / $9,300,000 | $9,300,000 | $3,100,000 | N/A |
| 2024-2027 (Current) | Minnesota Wild | 4 years / $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $4,000,000 | N/A |
*Last updated January 9, 2025
FAQs on Marcus Foligno
A. Marcus Foligno was traded to the Minnesota Wild in 2017 by the Buffalo Sabres in a multi-player deal.
A. Marcus Foligno is Nick Foligno's younger brother.
A. Marcus Foligno is an alternate captain for the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League as of Jan 2025.
