Mason Appleton
C · Detroit Red WingsFull data
Contract
Signed 2025-07-02 — expires 2026-27 as ufa
| Season | Base salary | Signing bonus | Cap hit | Clauses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $3,000,000 | $0 | $2,900,000 | — |
| 2026-27 | $2,800,000 | $0 | $2,900,000 | — |
Source — as of 2026-08-29
Market value
Estimate based on comparable contracts — not a prediction of negotiations.
Projected AAV range (next contract): $1,884,100 – $3,212,050 (mid $2,621,850)
Most common term among comparables: 3 years
Regime shift — limited sampleP10–P90 · post-Carlsson elite market
Recent market runs −11.5 % below historical comparables — adjustment applied.
Comparable contracts
- Michael McCarron (2025-26, $3,333,333 × 6)
- Radek Faksa (2025-26, $2,000,000 × 3)
- Zemgus Girgensons (2024-25, $875,000 × 3)
- Sean Kuraly (2025-26, $1,850,000 × 2)
- Cole Smith (2026-27, $3,000,000 × 3 · ★)
- Justin Danforth (2025-26, $1,800,000 × 2)
- Nico Sturm (2025-26, $2,000,000 × 2)
- Brandon Tanev (2025-26, $2,500,000 × 3)
Key stats (2025-26)
GP 65
G 6
PTS 14
Advanced stats: MoneyPuck.com — as of 2026-08-27
Take it further
as of 2026-08-29