Pyotr Kochetkov is a Russian goaltender who plays for the Carolina Hurricanes, a team in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Hurricanes with the 36th overall pick in the 2019 NHL entry draft. He started his NHL career with a 3-0-0 record, becoming the second goalie in the Hurricanes' history to win his first three games. In his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut, he made 30 saves in relief during a win against the Boston Bruins, according to the NHL's official website.
Kochetkov, who is the third-youngest goalie in the Carolina Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers history to play in the playoffs, also competed in the American Hockey League (AHL). He helped the Chicago Wolves win the Calder Cup with a 5-1 playoff record on June 25, 2022. He earned his first NHL shutout on November 14, 2022, and later set a rookie franchise shutout streak of 151:16. He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2024, as per the aforementioned website.
Pyotr Kochetkov Contract
Pyotr Kochetkov signed a four-year, $8,000,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on November 23, 2022. The deal includes a $500,000 signing bonus, guarantees $8,000,000 in full, and provides an average annual salary of $2,000,000, according to Spotrac.
Pyotr Kochetkov Contract Breakdown
| Season | Age | Cap Hit | AAV | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Total Salary |
| 2023–24 | 24 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,500,000 | $500,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 2024–25 | 25 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,750,000 | — | $1,750,000 |
| 2025–26 | 26 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,750,000 | — | $1,750,000 |
| 2026–27 | 27 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,500,000 | — | $2,500,000 |
How much is Pyotr Kochetkov getting paid?
Pyotr Kochetkov is earning $1,750,000 in base salary for the 2024-25 season. His contract averages $2,000,000 per year, including a $500,000 signing bonus, as part of his four-year, $8,000,000 deal with the Carolina Hurricanes.
How much does Pyotr Kochetkov make in a minute?
Pyotr Kochetkov makes approximately $3.33 per minute, based on his $1,750,000 base salary for the 2024-25 season.
Pyotr Kochetkov Career Earnings
Pyotr Kochetkov's career earnings total $4,340,806. His career earnings include his rookie contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, which was a two-year, $1,850,000 deal.
What are the terms of Pyotr Kochetkov's contract?
Pyotr Kochetkov has a four-year, $8,000,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, as of April 2025. The deal includes a $500,000 signing bonus, $8,000,000 guaranteed, and a $2,000,000 average annual salary. For the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $1,750,000 with a cap hit of $2,000,000.
How much of Pyotr Kochetkov's contract is guaranteed?
Pyotr Kochetkov's contract with the Carolina Hurricanes is fully guaranteed at $8,000,000.
Pyotr Kochetkov Contract History
2022
Pyotr Kochetkov signed a four-year, $8,000,000 contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on November 23, 2022. He will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2027.
2021
Pyotr Kochetkov signed a two-year rookie contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on April 30, 2021. The deal was worth $1,850,000, including a $185,000 signing bonus. The contract guaranteed the entire amount, giving him an average annual salary of $925,000.
FAQs on Pyotr Kochetkov
A. Pyotr Kochetkov was drafted 36th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2019 NHL draft.
A. Pyotr Kochetkov is from Penza, Russia.
A. Pyotr Kochetkov plays as a goaltender.
A. Pyotr Kochetkov started his professional career in 2016.
