Boston College hockey star Ryan Leonard’s NHL debut with the Washington Capitals was a bigger deal than you may have realized. Scoring 61 goals in his 78 college games, Leonard bid adieu to his final two years with the BC Eagles to make his NHL debut. His impressive numbers commanded an impressive entry-level contract of $950,000 (base AAV). And believe it or not, he could earn a $275,000 bonus by the time the Stanley Cup ends.
If that sounds way too insane to believe, you’re not alone. “I’m assuming this is April Fools because that is wild, LOL!” commented an NHL enthusiast on an NHL News post on X. With a base salary of $855,000, the Washington Capitals’s first top-10 pick since 2007 already earned a $95,000 signing bonus. However, winning one trophy will dwarf that bonus.
How, you ask? NHL News explained while sharing PuckPedia’s original contract breakdown. “Ryan Leonard has a $275K bonus this season if he wins the Conn Smythe,” the page highlighted in their caption. If he can do it, the former Eagles hockey star’s first-year NHL earnings will easily cross the $1.2 million mark.
Ryan Leonard has a $275K bonus this season if he wins the Conn Smythe. #ALLCAPS
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— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) April 1, 2025
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