Noah Hanifin Contract

Last Modified May 16, 2025 14:46 GMT
Noah Hanifin
Noah Hanifin. (Source: Getty)

Noah Hanifin is an American defenseman who plays for the Vegas Golden Knights in the National Hockey League (NHL), as of May 2025. He was drafted fifth overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2015 NHL entry draft. He made his NHL debut for the Hurricanes in a contest against the Nashville Predators on October 8, 2015 prior to scoring his first NHL goal against the Anaheim Duck on November 16, 2015. The former Calgary Flames player is a one-time NHL All-Star, as of May 2025.

Before his NHL career, Hanifin excelled in the USA Hockey program, playing for the U17 and U18 national teams and helping Team USA win gold at the 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships as the top-scoring American defenseman. Hanifin joined Boston College at 17 after fast-tracking his high school graduation, becoming the Boston College Eagles' second-youngest player ever.

Noah Hanifin Contract

Noah Hanifin is under an eight-year, $58,800,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, as per Spotrac. The deal includes a $29,400,000 signing bonus, with a cap hit of $7,350,000 per year and an average annual salary of $7,350,000.

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Noah Hanifin Contract Breakdown

YearAgeCap Hit AnnualCash AnnualCash Cumulative
2024-2528$7,350,000$9,500,000$9,500,000
2025-2629$7,350,000$9,500,000$19,000,000
2026-2730$7,350,000$9,500,000$28,500,000
2027-2831$7,350,000$7,500,000$36,000,000
2028-2932$7,350,000$5,700,000$41,700,000
2029-3033$7,350,000$5,700,000$47,400,000
2030-3134$7,350,000$5,700,000$53,100,000
2031-3235$7,350,000$5,700,000$58,800,000
2032-3336UFA

How much is Noah Hanifin getting paid?

Noah Hanifin is set to earn a base salary of $1,600,000 and a signing bonus of $7,900,000 for the 2025-26 season, totaling $9,500,000 in salary for the season.

Noah Hanifin Career Earnings

Noah Hanifin's total career earnings is $41,975,000, as of May 2025.

What are the terms of Noah Hanifin's contract?

Noah Hanifin's eight-year deal with the Vegas Golden Knights includes a full no-trade protection through 2029 and a 15-team no-trade list in the 2030-2031 season.

How much of Noah Hanifin's contract is guaranteed?

Noah Hanifin's contract is fully guaranteed at $58,800,000.

Also Read: Where is Noah Hanifin from?

Noah Hanifin Contract History

Noah Hanifin signed an eight-year, $58,800,000 deal with the Vegas Golden Knights on April 11, 2024. Earlier, he penned a six-year, $29,700,000 deal with the Calgary Flames on August 31, 2018. His first NHL contract was a three-year, $11,325,000 rookie deal with the Carolina Hurricanes, signed on July 11, 2015.

FAQs on Noah Hanifin

A. Noah Hanifin makes an average annual salary of $7,350,000.

A. Noah Hanifin plays for the Vegas Golden Knights, as of January 2025.

A. Noah Hanifin has played for the Carolina Hurricanes, Calgary Flames, and Vegas Golden Knights, as of May 2025. 

A. Noah Hanifin attended Boston College, playing for Boston College Eagles.

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