Matthew Kessel
D · New York IslandersFull data
Contract
Signed 2026-07-01 — expires 2026-27 as ufa
| Season | Base salary | Signing bonus | Cap hit | Clauses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $850,000 | $0 | $850,000 | — |
Source — as of 2026-08-29
Market value
Estimate based on comparable contracts — not a prediction of negotiations.
Projected AAV range (next contract): $998,800 – $2,190,550 (mid $1,225,800)
Most common term among comparables: 2 years
Recent market runs +9.2 % above historical comparables — adjustment applied.
Comparable contracts
- Haydn Fleury (2024-25, $950,000 × 2)
- Ben Meyers (2025-26, $1,000,000 × 2)
- Jeffrey Viel (2026-27, $2,500,000 × 5 · ★)
- Jansen Harkins (2026-27, $850,000 × 1 · ★)
- Miles Wood (2023-24, $2,500,000 × 6)
- Parker Wotherspoon (2025-26, $750,000 × 2)
- Jeff Malott (2026-27, $1,850,000 × 3 · ★)
- Josh Mahura (2024-25, $907,500 × 2)
Key stats (2025-26)
GP 29
G 2
PTS 3
Advanced stats: MoneyPuck.com — as of 2026-08-27
Take it further
as of 2026-08-29