Nikita Novikov

Position Left Defense Current Team Buffalo Sabres
Shoots Left Current Contract 3 years
Height 6'3" Expires 2025-26
Weight (lbs) 196 Expiry Age (Jun 30) 22
Age 21 (July 25, 2003) Expiry Status RFA
Drafted 2021, Round 6, Overall 188 (BUF)
Date Team Transaction
May 19, 2023 Buffalo Sabres Signed to an entry level contract.
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Current Contract

Entry Level Contract

Season Age* Clause Cap Hit AAV Perf. Bonus Sign. Bonus Salary Compensation Minors Salary Status
2023-24 20 $867,500 $925,000 $57,500 $92,500 $775,000 $867,500 $80,000 ELC
2024-25 21 $867,500 $925,000 $57,500 $92,500 $775,000 $867,500 $80,000 ELC
2025-26 22 $867,500 $925,000 $57,500 $92,500 $775,000 $867,500 $80,000 ELC
Total $172,500 $277,500 $2,325,000 $2,602,500 $240,000
Signed: May 19, 2023
Team: Buffalo Sabres
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA

*Age is as of September 15