James, Dylan
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LW
Detroit Red Wings
Player Origin
Age:
22
Cap Hit:
$0
Born:
Oct. 12, 2003
Clause:
ELC
Birthplace:
CAN
Drafted:
2022 (#40)
Height:
6'0"
ELC Age:
22
Weight:
181 lbs
Waivers Age:
23
Shoots:
Left
Daily Cap Hit:
$0

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Entry-Level Contract

Signed By: Steve Yzerman

Length: 2 years

Value: $2,100,000

Expiry Status: RFA

Cap Percent : -%

Signing Team: Detroit Red Wings

Signing Date: Apr. 12, 2026

Dylan James signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings after being selected 40th overall in 2022. James is a developing winger who brings speed, energy, and scoring upside to the system.

SeasonClauseCap HitCap %AAVP. BonusesS. BonusesBase SalaryTotal SalaryMinors Salary
2026-27-$1,050,0001.0%$1,050,000-$102,500$922,500$1,025,000$82,500
2027-28-$1,050,0000.9%$1,050,000-$107,500$967,500$1,075,000$82,500
TOTAL$1,050,000-$1,050,000$0$210,000$1,890,000$2,100,000$165,000
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Stats

TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
2014-15Western Canada Selects U1271120.29000.011 - -
2016-17CBHA Hawks U15 AA291817351.21000.0244123 - 000.04
2017-18Calgary Bisons U15 AAA352630561.60000.02597613 - 000.02
2017-18Team Calgary South55161.20000.02 - -
2017-18CBHA Rangers U16 AAA11011.00000.00 - -
2018-19Calgary Buffaloes U18 AAA342014341.00000.0611257 - 000.02
2018-19Okotoks Oilers21121.00000.02 - -
2019-20Okotoks Oilers512023430.84000.031 - -
2020-21Okotoks Oilers72130.43000.021 - -
2021-22Sioux City Musketeers622833610.980180.03910538 - 080.02
2022-23Univ. of North Dakota3688160.44040.06 - -
2023-24Univ. of North Dakota40910190.470110.012 - -
2024-25Univ. of North Dakota38148220.580-40.020 - -
2025-26Univ. of North Dakota402111320.800170.010 - -
NHL TOTAL00000.00000.0000000.00000.00
TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
Non-NHL stats for Dylan James via Elite Prospects