Jason Zucker
LW · Buffalo SabresFull data
Contract
Signed 2025-03-07 — expires 2026-27 as ufa
| Season | Base salary | Signing bonus | Cap hit | Clauses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $3,750,000 | $1,000,000 | $4,750,000 | NTC |
| 2026-27 | $4,750,000 | $0 | $4,750,000 | NTC |
Source — as of 2026-08-27
Market value
Estimate based on comparable contracts — not a prediction of negotiations.
Projected AAV range (next contract): $2,065,700 – $7,718,000 (mid $4,812,400)
Most common term among comparables: 2 years
Recent market runs −11.5 % below historical comparables — adjustment applied.
Comparable contracts
- Matt Duchene (2024-25, $4,500,000 × 4)
- Viktor Arvidsson (2026-27, $5,000,000 × 2 · ★)
- Jamie Benn (2026-27, $850,000 × 1 · ★)
- Kyle Palmieri (2024-25, $4,750,000 × 2)
- Brock Nelson (2024-25, $7,500,000 × 3)
- Chris Kreider (2026-27, $2,150,000 × 1 · ★)
- Patrick Kane (2026-27, $8,000,000 × 2 · ★)
- Steven Stamkos (2024-25, $8,000,000 × 4)
Key stats (2025-26)
GP 62
G 24
PTS 45
Advanced stats: MoneyPuck.com — as of 2026-08-27
Take it further
as of 2026-08-27