William Karlsson
Vegas Golden Knights, Center
Age: 31-304d (Jan 08, 1993)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: SE
College: Vasteras
Drafted: Round 2 (#53 overall), 2011
2024-25 Cap Hit
$5,900,000
2024-25 Cash
$5,600,000
Career Earnings
$38,853,494
2019-2026 Extension (CURRENT)
William Karlsson signed a 8 year , $47,200,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, including $2,000,000 signing bonus, $47,200,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,900,000. In 2024-25, Karlsson will earn a base salary of $5,600,000, while carrying a cap hit of $5,900,000.
Contract Terms:
8 yr(s) / $47,200,000
Average Salary:
$5,900,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
Contract Notes
- 2020-2026: 10-team no trade list
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2018-2018
William Karlsson signed a 1 year , $5,250,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, including $5,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,250,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $5,250,000
Average Salary:
$5,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / RFA
2016-2017 Extension
William Karlsson signed a 2 year , $2,000,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, including $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / RFA
2013-2015
William Karlsson signed a 3 year , $2,492,500 contract with the Anaheim Ducks, including $277,500 signing bonus, $2,492,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $830,833.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,492,500
Average Salary:
$830,833
Signing Bonus:
$277,500
Free Agent:
2016 / RFA
Seasons
8 Years
Career Earnings thru 2024
$38,853,494
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 22 |
Retained
|
$278,494 |
$278,494 |
||
2015 | 23 |
Active
|
$925,000 |
$1,203,494 |
||
2016 | 24 |
Active
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,203,494 |
||
2017 | 25 |
Active
|
$1,000,000 |
$3,203,494 |
||
2018 | 26 |
Active
|
$5,250,000 |
$8,453,494 |
||
2019 | 27 |
Active
|
$5,900,000 |
$14,353,494 |
||
2020 | 28 |
Active
|
$5,900,000 |
$20,253,494 |
||
2021 | 29 |
Active
|
$7,100,000 |
$27,353,494 |
||
2022 | 30 |
Active
|
$5,900,000 |
$33,253,494 |
||
2023 | 31 |
Active
|
$5,600,000 |
$38,853,494 |
||
Total |
$38,853,494 |
$38,853,494 |
||||
2024 | 32 |
Active
|
$5,600,000 |
|||
2025 | 33 |
Active
|
$5,600,000 |
|||
2026 | 34 |
Active
|
$5,600,000 |
|||
Total |
$55,653,494 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $278,494 | - | - | $278,494 | |
2 | $1,925,000 | - | - | $1,925,000 | |
7 | $34,650,000 | $2,000,000 | - | $36,650,000 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | 22 |
$278,494
|
$278,494 |
$278,494 |
|||
2015 | 23 |
$925,000
|
$925,000 |
$1,203,494 |
|||
2016 | 24 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$2,203,494 |
|||
2017 | 25 |
$1,000,000
|
$1,000,000 |
$3,203,494 |
|||
2018 | 26 |
$5,250,000
|
$5,250,000 |
$8,453,494 |
|||
2019 | 27 |
$3,900,000
|
$2,000,000 |
$5,900,000 |
$14,353,494 |
||
2020 | 28 |
$5,900,000
|
$5,900,000 |
$20,253,494 |
|||
2021 | 29 |
$7,100,000
|
$7,100,000 |
$27,353,494 |
|||
2022 | 30 |
$5,900,000
|
$5,900,000 |
$33,253,494 |
|||
2023 | 31 |
$5,600,000
|
$5,600,000 |
$38,853,494 |
|||
Total |
$36,853,494 |
$2,000,000 |
$38,853,494 |
$38,853,494 |
|||
2024 | 32 |
$5,600,000
|
$5,600,000 |
||||
2025 | 33 |
$5,600,000
|
$5,600,000 |
||||
2026 | 34 |
$5,600,000
|
$5,600,000 |
||||
Total |
$53,653,494 |
$2,000,000 |
$55,653,494 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $278,494 | - | - | $278,494 | |
2 | $1,925,000 | - | - | $1,925,000 | |
7 | $34,650,000 | $2,000,000 | - | $36,650,000 |
Injuries
Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-25 | VGK | Oct 08, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024 | 0 | Undisclosed |
2023-24 | VGK | Jan 04, 2024 - Jan 28, 2024 | 0 | Lower Body |
2021-22 | VGK | Nov 18, 2021 - Dec 05, 2021 | 0 | Foot |
- Jun 24, 2019 Signed an 8 year $47.2 million contract extension with Las Vegas (VGK)
- Aug 04, 2018 Signed a 1 year $5.25 million contract with Las Vegas (VGK)
- Jun 21, 2017 Drafted by Vegas (VGK) from Columbus (CBJ)
- Jun 23, 2016 Signed a 2 year $2 million contract with Columbus (CBJ)
- Mar 02, 2015 Traded to Columbus (CBJ) from Anaheim (ANA) with Rene Bourque and 2015 2nd round pick for James Wisniewski and 2015 3rd round pick
- May 19, 2013 Signed a 3 year $2.49 million contract with Anaheim (ANA)
- Jun 25, 2011 Drafted by Anaheim (ANA): Round 2 (#53 overall)
Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | VEG | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
2023 | VEG | 70 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 15 | 175 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 40 | 22 | 547 |
2022 | VEG | 82 | 14 | 39 | 53 | 14 | 161 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 50 | 50 | 10 | 633 |
2021 | VEG | 67 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 3 | 135 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 42 | 10 | 508 |
2020 | VEG | 56 | 14 | 25 | 39 | 19 | 111 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 29 | 4 | 518 |
2019 | VEG | 63 | 15 | 31 | 46 | 11 | 138 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 38 | 40 | 16 | 491 |
2018 | VEG | 82 | 24 | 32 | 56 | 1 | 169 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 55 | 51 | 16 | 588 |
2017 | VEG | 82 | 43 | 35 | 78 | 49 | 184 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 48 | 12 | 402 |
2016 | CBJ | 81 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 10 | 96 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 35 | 10 | 435 |
2015 | CBJ | 81 | 9 | 11 | 20 | -10 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 40 | 6 | 416 |
2014 | CBJ | 21 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 93 |