Juuse Saros Contract & Salary

Last Modified Feb 18, 2025 10:14 GMT
Juuse Saros Contract & Salary
Juuse Saros during a Vancouver Canucks v Nashville Predators game

Juuse Saros is a Finnish ice hockey goaltender for the Nashville Predators, as of Jan 2025. He played youth hockey with Hämeenlinnan Pallokerho (HPK). Saros was drafted by the Predators in 2013 and spent time with the Milwaukee Admirals in the AHL before being promoted in 2018 after Pekka Rinne’s injury. His strong performances led to an NHL All-Rookie team selection and two All-Star game appearances (2022, 2023).

Juuse Saros has represented Finland at both junior and senior levels in international tournaments. He won a silver medal at the 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, a bronze at the 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships, and a gold at the 2014 World Junior Championships, where he was named Best Goaltender. Saros was also recognized as Hämeenlinna's Male Athlete of the Year. At the senior level, he earned two silver medals at the 2014 and 2016 IIHF World Championships.

Juuse Saros’s Contract

Juuse Saros is under a 4-year, $20 million contract with the Nashville Predators, according to Spotrac. The contract, which runs from 2021 to 2024, sees him earning a base salary of $5,000,000 in 2024-25 with a cap hit of $5,000,000.

YearAgeCap Hit AnnualCash AnnualCash Cumulative
2021-2226$5,000,000$4,000,000$4,000,000
2022-2327$5,000,000$5,000,000$9,000,000
2023-2428$5,000,000$6,000,000$15,000,000
2024-2529$5,000,000$5,000,000$20,000,000

Starting in 2025, Juuse Saros’ 8-year, $61,920,000 contract extension will begin. This contract which includes $61,920,000 guaranteed, carries an average annual salary of $7,740,000. Soros will remain with the Predators through the 2032-33 season, becoming an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2033.

Also Read: Juuse Saros Net Worth

Juuse Saros’s Contract Breakdown

According to Spotrac, Juuse Saros's contract for the 2024-25 season includes a base salary of $5,000,000 and a cap hit of $5,000,000. There is no signing bonus or dead cap, and his total yearly cash remains $5,000,000.

YearAgeCap Hit AnnualCash AnnualCash Cumulative
2025-2630$7,740,000--
2026-2731$7,740,000--
2027-2832$7,740,000--
2028-2933$7,740,000--
2029-3034$7,740,000--
2030-3135$7,740,000--
2031-3236$7,740,000--
2032-3337$7,740,000--
2033-3438UFA

Juuse Saros Salary: How much is Juuse Saros getting paid?

Juuse Saros is earning a base salary of $5,000,000 for the 2024-25 season. His total yearly cash, including base salary, is also $5,000,000, according to Spotrac.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024-25 $5,000,000-$5,000,000-$5,000,000

How much does Juuse Saros make in a minute?

Juuse Saros makes approximately $9.51 per minute based on his 2024-25 base salary of $5,000,000.

Juuse Saros’s Career Earnings

Juuse Saros Contract & Salary
Juuse Saros during NHL 4 Nations Face-Off - Finland v Sweden

Juuse Saros’s career earnings amount to $25,893,618, according to Spotrac.

YearCash Cumulative
2015$98,682
2016$651,118
2017$1,393,618
2018$2,893,618
2019$4,393,618
2020$5,893,618
2021$9,893,618
2022$14,893,618
2023$20,893,618
2024$25,893,618
Total$25,893,618

What are the terms of Juuse Saros’s Contract?

Juuse Saros signed a 4-year, $20,000,000 contract extension with the Nashville Predators, which includes $20,000,000 guaranteed and an average annual salary of $5,000,000. For the 2024-25 season, Saros will earn a base salary of $5,000,000, with a cap hit of $5,000,000.

How much of Juuse Saros’s Contract is guaranteed?

According to Spotrac, Juuse Saros's contract is fully guaranteed, with $45,000,000 in guaranteed money over the term.

Juuse Saros's Contract History

Juuse Saros signed a 4-year, $20,000,000 contract extension with the New York Rangers in 2021. The contract guarantees $20,000,000, with an average annual salary of $5,000,000. In the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $5,000,000 and carry a cap hit of $5,000,000.

According to Spotrac, Before his current extension, Saros signed a 3-year contract with the Rangers worth $4,500,000. The average salary was $1,500,000 per year. This contract ended in 2021, when he became a restricted free agent (RFA).

Saros's rookie contract with the Rangers lasted 3 years and was valued at $2,077,500, with an average salary of $692,500. He received a signing bonus of $277,500. This contract ended in 2018 when he became an RFA.

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FAQs on Juuse Saros Contract & Salary

A. Juuse Saros plays for the Nashville Predators, as of Jan 2025.

A. Juuse Saros plays as a goaltender.

A. Juuse Saros is from Finland and represents Finland in international competitions.

A. Juuse Saros was born on April 19, 1995.

A. Before joining the NHL, Juuse Saros played for HPK in the Finnish Liiga.

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