Contracts | Career Earnings: $35,789,390
Standard Contract (Extension)
Signed By: Jim Nill
Length: 5 years
Value: $26,250,000
Expiry Status: UFA
Cap %: -
Signing Team: Dallas Stars
Signing Date: Sep. 17, 2024
Esa Lindell signed a 5 year, $26,250,000 contract extension with the Dallas Stars on Sep. 17, 2024. Lindell is known for his strong defensive play and durability, having not missed a regular-season game since the 2021-22 campaign.
| Season | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | P. Bonuses | S. Bonuses | Base Salary | Total Salary | Minors Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | M-NTC | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $0 | $2,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $0 |
| 2026-27 | M-NTC | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $0 | $2,500,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $0 |
| 2027-28 | M-NTC | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $0 | $1,000,000 | $4,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $0 |
| 2028-29 | M-NTC | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $0 |
| 2029-30 | M-NTC | $5,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $26,250,000 | $0 | $6,000,000 | $20,250,000 | $26,250,000 | $0 |
Clause Details: 20-team NTC
Standard Contract (Extension)
Signed By: Jim Nill
Length: 6 years
Value: $34,800,000
Expiry Status: UFA
Cap %: 6.6
Signing Team: Dallas Stars
Signing Date: May 16, 2019
Esa Lindell signed a 6 year, $34,800,000 contract with the Dallas Stars on May 16, 2019. The contract has a cap hit of $5,800,000.
| Season | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | P. Bonuses | S. Bonuses | Base Salary | Total Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | $5,800,000 | $5,800,000 | $0 | $1,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $7,000,000 | |
| 2020-21 | $5,800,000 | $5,800,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,800,000 | $4,800,000 | |
| 2021-22 | NMC | $5,800,000 | $5,800,000 | $0 | $2,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 2022-23 | NMC | $5,800,000 | $5,800,000 | $0 | $1,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $6,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | NMC | $5,800,000 | $5,800,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 2024-25 | NMC | $5,800,000 | $5,800,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| TOTAL | $34,800,000 | $0 | $4,000,000 | $30,800,000 | $34,800,000 |
Standard Contract (Extension)
Signed By: Jim Nill
Length: 2 years
Value: $4,400,000
Expiry Status: RFA (Arb)
Cap %: -
Signing Team: Dallas Stars
Signing Date: Jun. 26, 2017
Esa Lindell signed a 2 year, $4,400,000 contract with the Dallas Stars on Jun. 26, 2017. The contract has a cap hit of $2,200,000.
| Season | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | P. Bonuses | S. Bonuses | Base Salary | Total Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | |
| 2018-19 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | |
| TOTAL | $4,400,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,400,000 | $4,400,000 |
Entry-Level Contract
Signed By: Jim Nill
Length: 3 years
Value: $2,775,000
Expiry Status: RFA
Cap %: -
Signing Team: Dallas Stars
Signing Date: May 26, 2014
Esa Lindell signed a 3 year, $2,775,000 contract with the Dallas Stars on May 26, 2014. The contract has a cap hit of $745,833.
| Season | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | P. Bonuses | S. Bonuses | Base Salary | Total Salary | Minors Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | $745,833 | $925,000 | $257,500 | $92,500 | $575,000 | $667,500 | $60,000 | |
| 2015-16 | $745,833 | $925,000 | $157,500 | $92,500 | $675,000 | $767,500 | $67,500 | |
| 2016-17 | $745,833 | $925,000 | $122,500 | $92,500 | $710,000 | $802,500 | $70,000 | |
| TOTAL | $2,775,000 | $0 | $277,500 | $1,960,000 | $2,237,500 | $197,500 |