NHL players who took long contracts before salaries skyrocketed shake off signer’s remorse

Tage Thompson, Robert Thomas and Frank Nazar are NHL players who signed long-term contracts before salaries skyrocketed, shaking off any signs of regret. Thompson set career highs in 2022 with 38 goals, 30 assists and 68 points, before extending his contract with Buffalo to seven years and $50 million in 2022. He now earns $7.15 million annually through 2030, considering himself lucky for securing stability over a shorter-term pact.

Thomas and Nazar inked similar team-friendly deals, with Thomas earning an annual $8.15 million and Nazar $6.6 million with Chicago. These players, along with Cole Caufield, Jaccob Slavin and Jack Eichel, remain content with their choices despite the current high spending environment.