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NHL Fortune: $3,543,724

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Sami Niku’s net worth / earnings / salary history: Earned US $3,543,724 (US $4,317,551 in today's dollars), ranking #2322 in NHL / hockey career earnings.

Country of birth: Finland
Position: D
NHL Draft:
Salary History - Sami Niku
All amounts in US$ unless otherwise noted.
Season   Earnings
(US$)
In today's
US$
Rank
2018-19 $742,500 $953,000 886
Source(s): NHLPA
2019-20 $840,000 $1,058,953 712
Source(s): NHLPA
2020-21 $700,000 $871,754 909
On October 29, 2020, as a free agent, signed a two-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets for $1.45M: $700k + $750k.
Source(s): NBC Sports / 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 $700,000 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 $511,224 $607,998 1235
On September 24, 2021, after the Winnipeg Jets bought out the final year of his $750,000 contract, signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Montreal Canadiens for $750,000 in the NHL and $425,000 in the AHL with a guaranteed salary of $475,000. Played 13 NHL and 36 AHL games, earning a pro rated salary of $511,224.
Source(s): NBC Sports / NHLPA / Sportsnet
2022-23 $750,000 $825,846 908
Two way contract: $750,000 in the NHL and $425,000 in the AHL with a guaranteed salary of $475,000.
Source(s): Sportsnet
Career Total: US $3,543,724
(In today's dollars: US $4,317,551)

NHL Rank: 2322
(In today's dollars: 2620)