Miro Heiskanen is a Finnish defenseman who plays for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted third overall by the Stars in the 2017 NHL draft. He was named to both the NHL All-Star Game and NHL All-Rookie Team in 2019. He tallied 26 points, the most by a defenseman in the postseason since 1994, in the Stars' Stanley Cup Final run in 2020.
Before joining the Stars, Heiskanen started his professional career with Finnish team HIFK. After penning a three-year, entry-level contract with the Stars, he stayed with HIFK on loan in the 2017-18 season. He has received several accolades, including the Pekka Rautakallio trophy for the best defenseman in the Liiga in 2018. He was also named to the WJC18 All-Star Team and was also declared as the WJC19 Best Defenseman in 2017 while representing his national team.
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What is Miro Heiskanen's contract?
Miro Heiskanen signed an eight-year, $67,600,000 contract with the Dallas Stars on June 17, 2021. His deal includes a $3,000,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $8,450,000. He will become a free agent in 2029, according to Spotrac.
Miro Heiskanen Contract Breakdown
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2021-22 | 22 | $8,450,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 2022-23 | 23 | $8,450,000 | $7,000,000 | $12,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | 24 | $8,450,000 | $10,000,000 | $22,000,000 |
| 2024-25 | 25 | $8,450,000 | $11,000,000 | $33,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | 26 | $8,450,000 | $11,000,000 | $44,000,000 |
| 2026-27 | 27 | $8,450,000 | $9,000,000 | $53,000,000 |
| 2027-28 | 28 | $8,450,000 | $8,000,000 | $61,000,000 |
| 2028-29 | 29 | $8,450,000 | $6,600,000 | $67,600,000 |
| 2029-30 | 30 | - | - | UFA |
How much is Miro Heiskanen getting paid?
Miro Heiskanen is earning $11,000,000 from the Dallas Stars with a cap hit of $8,450,000 in the 2024-25 season.
What are the terms of Miro Heiskanen's contract?
Miro Heiskanen has an eight-year deal worth $67,600,000 with the Dallas Stars. The contract includes a No-Movement Clause starting from the 2025-26 season.
How much of Miro Heiskanen's contract is guaranteed?
Miro Heiskanen's entire contract with the Dallas Stars is guaranteed, amounting to $67,600,000 over eight years.
Miro Heiskanen Contract History
Miro Heiskanen signed an eight-year, $67,600,000 contract with the Dallas Stars on June 17, 2021.
Earlier, he signed a three-year, $10,275,000 contract with the Stars on July 8, 2017. His previous deal included a $277,500 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $3,425,000.
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FAQs on Miro Heiskanen
A. Miro Heiskanen plays for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL).
A. Miro Heiskanen's contract with the Dallas Stars spans eight years, from 2021 to 2029.
A. Miro Heiskanen is from Espoo, Finland.
A. Miro Heiskanen plays as a defenseman.
A. Miro Heiskanen earns around $8,450,000 per season.
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