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NHL Fortune: $398,595

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John Bucyk’s net worth / earnings / salary history: Earned US $398,595 (US $2,287,154 in today's dollars), ranking #4564 in NHL / hockey career earnings.

Birthdate: May 12, 1935

Did you know that Gary Bettman has accumulated the largest NHL fortune with $167M?

Salary History
All amounts in US$ unless otherwise noted.
Season   Salary
(US$)
In today's
US$
NHL
Rank
1954-55 $3,595 $39,185
Contract in Canadian currency: $3,500. For his first full year of pro-hockey (played two games the previous season after his junior season), with the Edmonton Flyers in the Western Hockey League.
Source: The Sporting News
1972-73 $55,000 $384,947
Signed a one-year, one-way contract with the Boston Bruins for $55,000.
Source: Copy of contract
1973-74 $55,000 $362,579
Estimated minimum salary based on documented salary for 1972-73.
Source: HockeyZonePlus
1974-75 $55,000 $326,475
Estimated minimum salary based on documented salary for 1972-73.
Source: HockeyZonePlus
1975-76 $60,000 $326,310
Estimated minimum salary of $55,000 based on documented salary for 1972-73. Per The Sporting News, he also earned a $5,000 bonus for scoring over 30 goals.
Source: HockeyZonePlus
1976-77 $85,000 $437,173
Signed a one-year, one-way contract with the Boston Bruins for $85,000.
Source: Copy of contract
1977-78 $85,000 $410,485
Bases salary, not including bonuses, deferred payments and other extras. Retired from pro hockey after the season. (Earned $115,000 according to the Globe and Mail.)
Source: The Gazette
Career Total: US $398,595
(In today's dollars: US $2,287,154)

NHL Rank: 4564
(In today's dollars: 3060)

Contract(s) (click to enlarge)