HockeyZonePlus - Salary History - Larry Robinson

Hockey Fortune: $8,640,125

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Larry Robinson’s net worth / earnings / salary history: Earned US $8,640,125 (US $20,647,110 in today's dollars), ranking #1414 in NHL / hockey career earnings.

Birthdate: 2-Jun-51
Country of birth: Canada
Position: D
NHL Draft:

Year: 1971
Round #2
Overall Pick: 20
By: Montreal Canadiens

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Salary History - Larry Robinson All amounts in US$ unless otherwise noted.
Season	Earnings (US$)	In today's US$	Rank
1970-71	$1,494	$12,104
Amount in Canadian currency: $1,560 .
Was paid C $65 per week with the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey Association Junior A league. Earned approximately $1,560, assuming a six-month season.
Source(s): The Society for International Hockey Research Bulletin
1971-72	$6,930	$53,811
Amount in Canadian currency: $7,000 .
After being drafted in the 2nd round, signed a multi-year contract for CAN$7,500/year with the Montreal Canadiens and got a CAN$7,000 signing bonus. Played the whole season in the AHL, earning an unknown salary plus his signing bonus.
Source(s): Book: Robinson for the Defense / The Hockey News
1972-73	$26,739	$201,018
Amount in Canadian currency: $26,500 .
Like all players on the roster, got a CAN$19,000 (CAN$115,000 in today's dollars) bonus for winning the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens.
Source(s): Book: Robinson for the Defense
1973-74	$7,500	$53,108
Amount in Canadian currency: $7,500 .
Source(s): Book: Robinson for the Defense
1974-75	$7,665	$48,872
Amount in Canadian currency: $7,500 .
Estimated minimum salary based on documented salaries in 1973-74 and 1977-78.
Source(s): HockeyZonePlus
1975-76	$7,373	$43,068
Amount in Canadian currency: $7,500 .
Estimated minimum salary based on documented salaries in 1973-74 and 1977-78.
Source(s): HockeyZonePlus
1976-77	$7,605	$42,014
Amount in Canadian currency: $7,500 .
Estimated minimum salary based on documented salaries in 1973-74 and 1977-78.
Source(s): HockeyZonePlus
1977-78	$103,400	$536,363
Amount in Canadian currency: $110,000 .
Base salary, not including bonuses, deferred payments and other extras. (Earned $125,000 according to the Globe and Mail.)
Source(s): The Gazette
1979-80	$0	$0
Received $1,500 ($5,200 in today's dollars) from the NHL for winning the Norris trophy.
Source(s): The Hockey News 1981 Yearbook
1980-81	$247,950	$945,947
Amount in Canadian currency: $290,000 .
Estimated salary based on documented contract for 1981-82.
Source(s): HockeyZonePlus
1981-82	$241,860	$836,348
Amount in Canadian currency: $290,000 .
According to The Hockey News, before the season had three-years plus one option year left on a contract paying him $290,000 per season. (Earned $190,000 according to another edition of The Hockey News. / Earned $180,000 or $200,000 according to different editions of La Presse.)
Source(s): The Hockey News
1982-83	$235,190	$766,256
Amount in Canadian currency: $290,000 .
(Earned $330,000 according to La Presse. / According to La Tribune, on September 12, 1982, signed a three-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens for $200,000 per season. / Earned $250,000 according to another edition of The Hockey News.)
Source(s): The Hockey News
1983-84	$235,190	$742,407
Amount in Canadian currency: $290,000 .
(Earned $200,000 according to La Tribune.)
Source(s): The Hockey News
1984-85	$223,880	$677,588
Amount in Canadian currency: $290,000 .
(Earned $200,000 according to La Tribune.)
Source(s): The Hockey News
1985-86	$212,280	$620,441
Amount in Canadian currency: $290,000 .
Estimated minimum salary based on documented salary for 1984-85 and 1987-88.
Source(s): HockeyZonePlus
1986-87	$208,800	$598,912
Amount in Canadian currency: $290,000 .
Estimated minimum salary based on documented salary for 1984-85 and 1987-88.
Source(s): HockeyZonePlus
1987-88	$316,680	$876,291
Amount in Canadian currency: $420,000 .
Source(s): The Sporting News
1988-89	$349,590	$929,402
Amount in Canadian currency: $430,000 .
(Earned US $340,000 according to another edition of La Presse.)
Source(s): The Sporting News / La Presse
1989-90	$550,000	$1,394,854	9
In July 1989, as a free agent, signed a 2-year, with an option year, contract with the Los Angeles Kings for $1.5M. (According to La Presse, earned $750,000.)
Source(s): Canadian Press / Los Angeles Times / Book: Calling the Shots
1990-91	$550,000	$1,323,435	25
One-way contract. (According to La Presse, earned $750,000.)
Source(s): The Hockey News / Canadian Press / Los Angeles Times
1991-92	$600,000	$1,385,124	52
Retired as a pro-hockey player after the season. (According to La Presse, earned $750,000.)
Source(s): Los Angeles Times
1995-96	$550,000	$1,134,795	316
Prior to the season, signed a four-year contract as coach of the Los Angeles Kings for $3M. Based on overall contract and documented 1996-97 salary, it is estimated that he earned $550,000 in 1995-96.
Source(s): Book: Brian McFarlane's History of Hockey / HockeyZonePlus
1996-97	$550,000	$1,102,455	391
As coach of the Los Angeles Kings.
Source(s): The Hockey News
1997-98	$700,000	$1,371,044	334
As coach of the Los Angeles Kings.
Source(s): The Hockey News
1998-99	$700,000	$1,350,101	388
As coach of the Los Angeles Kings. Estimated minimum salary based on documented 1997-98 salary.
Source(s): HockeyZonePlus
2000-01	$1,000,000	$1,825,784	296
As coach of the New Jersey Devils.
Source(s): The Hockey News
2001-02	$1,000,000	$1,775,569	345
As coach of the New Jersey Devils.
Source(s): The Hockey News
Career Total: US $8,640,125 (In today's dollars: US $20,647,110 ) NHL Rank: 1414 (In today's dollars: 1048)