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NHL Fortune: $9,946,870

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Austin Watson’s net worth / earnings / salary history: Earned US $9,946,870 (US $12,144,991 in today's dollars), ranking #1371 in NHL / hockey career earnings.

Country of birth: USA
Position: LW
NHL Draft:
Salary History - Austin Watson
All amounts in US$ unless otherwise noted.
Season   Earnings
(US$)
In today's
US$
Rank
2015-16 $575,000 $781,885 745
Source(s): NHLPA
2016-17 $575,000 $772,145 766
Source(s): NHLPA
2017-18 $1,000,000 $1,314,866 464
Source(s): NHLPA
2018-19 $1,100,000 $1,411,851 547
Source(s): NHLPA
2019-20 $1,200,000 $1,512,790 547
Source(s): NHLPA
2020-21 $1,500,000 $1,868,045 468
Source(s): NHLPA
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the NHL played a 56-game season instead of 82. Base salaries were not pro-rated but 10% of $1,500,000 was deferred and payable in three yearly payments, starting in October 2022, without interests. Escrow for the season was increased to 20% and performance bonuses were pro-rated (amounts and targets to reach).
2021-22 $1,500,000 $1,783,948 486
Source(s): NHLPA
2022-23 $1,500,000 $1,651,691 506
Source(s): NHLPA
2023-24 $776,665 $821,527 817
On October 9, 2023, as a free agent, signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning for $776,665.
Source(s): Sportsnet
2024-25 $220,205 $226,242 1003
On October 7, 2024, as a free agent, signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Detroit Red Wings for $775,000 in the NHL. Played 13 NHL and 60 AHL games, earning a prorated salary of $220,205 (assuming a $100,000 AHL salary.)
Source(s): NHLPA / Sportsnet
Career Total: US $9,946,870
(In today's dollars: US $12,144,991)

NHL Rank: 1371
(In today's dollars: 1528)