Mark Stone is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger, serving as the captain of the Vegas Golden Knights in the National Hockey League, as of 2025. He was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the 6th round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. During the 2014-2015 NHL season, Stone was placed among the top NHL-scoring rookies, contributing 64 points. His performances earned him the nomination for the Calder Memorial Trophy.
Stone started his hockey career with the Winnipeg Thrashers in the Manitoba Midget ÁAA'Hockey League. Stone won the Telus Cup in 2008 with them as the top scorer and transitioned to the major junior level with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the Western Hockey League. He played four seasons in the WHL, and his highest scoring season was the 2011-12 season, where he scored 41 goals and 123 points with the Wheat Kings.
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Mark Stone's Contract
According to Spotrac, Stone is under an eight-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights worth $76,000,000 with an annual cap hit of $9,500,000. He will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2026-2027 season.
Mark Stone's Contract Breakdown
| Year | Cap Hit | League Cap | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2019-20 | $9,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 |
| 2020-21 | $9,500,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
| 2021-22 | $9,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $32,000,000 |
| 2022-23 | $9,500,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $40,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | $9,500,000 | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $51,000,000 |
| 2024-25 | $9,500,000 | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $62,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | $9,500,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $70,000,000 |
| 2026-27 | $9,500,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $76,000,000 |
| 2027-28 | UFA | - | - | - |
What is Mark Stone's salary?
According to Spotrac, Mark Stone is set to earn a base salary $3,000,000 and a signing bonus of $5,000,000 for the 2025-2026 season.
What are the terms of Mark Stone's contract?
Mark Stone signed an 8-year, $76,000,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, which includes a $48,000,000 signing bonus, as per Spotrac. The deal guarantees him an average annual salary of $9,500,000. In the 2025-26 season, Stone will receive a base salary of $3,000,000 and a signing bonus of $5,000,000, maintaining a cap hit of $9,500,000 for the team.
How much is Mark Stone's contract guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, the entire contract is fully guaranteed, meaning Stone is assured to earn the full $76,000,000 throughout the contract. The $48,000,000 signing bonus is also guaranteed, providing him significant earnings regardless of performance or injury as per Spotrac.
Mark Stone's career earnings
According to Spotrac, Mark Stone has earned $81.2 million in his NHL career, as of 2025. With $8 million expected in 2025 and $6 million in 2026, his total career earnings are projected to reach $95.2 million by 2026.
Mark Stone's contract history
Stone was selected as 178th overall in the 6th round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators and since then, he has signed four contracts in his career. Here's a table summarizing Mark Stone's contract history:
Team Signed With | Contract Terms | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed | Average Annual Salary | Free Agent |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 8 years / $76,000,000 (2019-2026) | $48,000,000 | $76,000,000 | $9,500,000 | 2027 / UFA |
| Ottawa Senators | 1 year / $7,350,000 (2018-2018) | N/A | $7,350,000 | $7,350,000 | 2019 / UFA |
| Ottawa Senators | 3 years / $10,500,000 (2015-2017) | N/A | $10,500,000 | $3,500,000 | 2018 / RFA |
| Ottawa Senators | 3 years / $2,700,000 (2011-2014, Rookie) | $240,000 | $2,700,000 | $900,000 | 2015 / RFA |
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FAQs onnMark Stone
A. In 2024-25, Stone will earn a base salary of $6,000,000 and a signing bonus of $5,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $9,500,000.
A. Yes, Mark Stone won the Stanley Cup in 2023 with the Vegas Golden Knights.
A. Mark Stone has scored two hat tricks in the playoffs ( as of 2022-23 season)
A. Mark Stone stands at 6 feet 3 inches.
A. He was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 2010 NHL Entry draft. He was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights in 2019 and continues to play with them, as of February 2025.
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