Samuel Girard
D · Pittsburgh PenguinsFull data
Contract
Signed 2019-07-31 — expires 2026-27 as ufa
| Season | Base salary | Signing bonus | Cap hit | Clauses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $5,000,000 | — |
| 2021-22 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $5,000,000 | — |
| 2022-23 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $5,000,000 | — |
| 2023-24 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $5,000,000 | — |
| 2024-25 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $5,000,000 | NTC |
| 2025-26 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $5,000,000 | NTC |
| 2026-27 | $5,000,000 | $0 | $5,000,000 | NTC |
Source — as of 2026-08-28
Market value
Estimate based on comparable contracts — not a prediction of negotiations.
Projected AAV range (next contract): $4,755,650 – $7,740,700 (mid $7,127,800)
Most common term among comparables: 7 years
Regime shift — limited sampleP10–P90 · post-Carlsson elite market
Recent market runs +9.2 % above historical comparables — adjustment applied.
Comparable contracts
- John Marino (2026-27, $6,750,000 × 8 · ★)
- Ryan Shea (2026-27, $4,000,000 × 5 · ★)
- Sean Walker (2024-25, $3,615,000 × 5)
- Niko Mikkola (2025-26, $5,000,000 × 8)
- Brett Pesce (2024-25, $5,500,000 × 6)
- Aaron Ekblad (2024-25, $6,100,000 × 8)
- Marcus Pettersson (2024-25, $5,500,000 × 6)
- Alexandre Carrier (2024-25, $3,750,000 × 3)
Key stats (2025-26)
GP 60
G 3
PTS 19
Advanced stats: MoneyPuck.com — as of 2026-08-27
Take it further
as of 2026-08-28