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Jake

Buffalo Sabres
HT/WT:
6'1" · 171 lbs
Born:
Aug. 15, 2004 (21)
Drafted:
2022 (#170)
Cap Hit:
$1,013,750ELC
Expires:
RFA’28
Shoots:
Right
Needs Waivers:
No
ELC Age
21
Waivers Age
22
Daily Cap Hit
$5,280

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Entry-Level Contract

Signed By: Jarmo Kekäläinen

Length: 2 years

Value: $2,027,500

Expiry Status: RFA

Cap Percent : 1.0%

Signing Team: Buffalo Sabres

Signing Date: May. 28, 2026

Jake Richard signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres after being selected 170th overall in 2022. Richard is a developing forward who adds organizational depth and scoring upside.

SeasonClauseCap HitCap %AAVP. BonusesS. BonusesBase SalaryTotal SalaryMinors Salary
2026-27-$1,013,7501.0%$1,013,750-$102,500$850,000$952,500$82,500
2027-28-$1,013,7500.9%$1,013,750-$107,500$967,500$1,075,000$82,500
TOTAL$1,013,750-$1,013,750$0$210,000$1,817,500$2,027,500$165,000
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Stats

TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
2019-20Team Navy40110.25000.02 - -
2019-20Florida Alliance 15O AAA121721383.17000.0848311 - 000.02
2019-20Jenkins High102623494.90000.0638412 - 000.02
2020-21Florida Alliance 16U AAA224529743.36000.057619928 - 000.02
2021-22Team Grey41010.25000.02 - -
2021-22Muskegon Lumberjacks561830480.860100.0249224 - 0-30.02
2022-23Muskegon Lumberjacks301817351.17030.053 - -
2022-23USA U1961450.83000.04 - -
2022-23Tri-City Storm271314271.000160.0204033 - 010.02
2023-24Univ. of Connecticut36711180.50010.06 - -
2024-25Univ. of Connecticut341528431.260260.016 - -
2025-26Univ. of Connecticut381017270.71030.042 - -
NHL TOTAL00000.00000.0000000.00000.00
TeamGPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIMPlayoffs
GPGAPPts/GTOI+/-SH%PIM
Non-NHL stats for Jake Richard via Elite Prospects