Darcy Kuemper

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Current Contract

Cap Hit
$5,250,000
Standard Contract: Year 2 of 5
22/23
23/24
26/27
Accumulated Cap Hit
$4.7M
100%
Expiry Status
UFA 2027 (Age 37)
Current Agent
UFA Year 2017
ELC Year 21
Waivers Age 21
Birthdate May 5, 1990
Nationality Canada
Draft
2009 Round 6 Pick 161
Draft Class
Est Career Earnings
$46,350,000

2023-24 Stats

Regular Season
GP31
GAA3.35
SV%0.888

Transactions

Mar 23 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper allowed four goals on 22 shots before being replaced by Charlie Lindgren to begin the third period in Friday's 7-6 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Mar 22 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper is expected to get the home start versus Carolina on Friday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Mar 14 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper gave up seven goals on 37 shots in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Mar 13 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper was the first goalie to leave the ice at morning skate, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports, indicating he'll be in goal on the road versus Edmonton on Wednesday.

Mar 9 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper (illness) is expected to be well enough to back up Charlie Lindgren on Saturday versus Chicago, accordong to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Mar 7 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper won't play Thursday versus Pittsburgh because of an illness.

Mar 7 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper is dealing with an illness and will be a game-time decision versus Pittsburgh on Thursday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Mar 6 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper will be between the pipes on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Feb 26 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper allowed three goals on 21 shots in Monday's 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

Feb 26 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, according to The Hockey News, putting him on track to guard the home goal versus the Ottawa Senators on Monday.

Feb 11 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper stopped 26 of 29 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

Feb 11 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper will protect the home net Sunday versus Vancouver, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Feb 8 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper made 37 saves in a 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday. He allowed three goals.

Feb 8 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper will be in the visiting crease in Florida on Thursday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Feb 6 2024 | Washington Capitals

Kuemper entered the game between the pipes Tuesday when starter Charlie Lindgren was pulled. He made 15 saves in relief.

Jul 13 2022 | Washington Capitals
Standard | 5 yrs
$26,250,000
Cap Hit
$5,250,000

Ben Hankinson | Octagon Athlete Representation

Jul 28 2021
$3,500,001
$-3,500,001

The Colorado Avalanche acquired Darcy Kuemper from the Arizona Coyotes for 2022 First Round Pick, 2024 conditional third round pick, and Conor Timmins

Oct 2 2019 | Washington Capitals
Standard | 2 yrs
$9,000,000
Cap Hit
$4,500,000

Ben Hankinson | Octagon Athlete Representation

Feb 21 2018 | Washington Capitals
Standard | 2 yrs
$3,700,000
Cap Hit
$1,850,000

Ben Hankinson | Octagon Athlete Representation

Jul 1 2017 | Washington Capitals
Standard | 1 yrs
$650,000
Cap Hit
$650,000

Jeff Helperl | Thunder Creek Professional Player Management

Jul 5 2016 | Washington Capitals
Standard | 1 yrs
$1,550,000
Cap Hit
$1,550,000
Sep 20 2014 | Washington Capitals
Standard | 2 yrs
$2,500,000
Cap Hit
$1,250,000
May 26 2011 | Washington Capitals
Entry Level | 3 yrs
$2,700,000
Cap Hit
$900,000
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2022-2027 Standard Contract
5yrs
value$26.3M
cap hit$5.3M
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Signed By
Signed On Jul 13 2022
Signing Agent Ben Hankinson
Signing Status
UFA
32yrs old
Notes
15 team no trade list through May 31 2024, then 10 team no trade list commencing June 1 2024
2022-23
2023-24
Buy Out
2024-25
Buy Out
2025-26
Buy Out
2026-27
2027
Cap Hit $5.3M $5.3M $5.3M $5.3M $5.3M
UFA
37yrs
AAV $5.3M $5.3M $5.3M $5.3M $5.3M
Base $4.0M $4.0M $4.0M $2.5M $1.8M
Performance Bonuses - - - - -
Signing Bonuses $2.0M $2.0M $2.0M $2.0M $2.0M
Total Salary $6.0M $6.0M $6.0M $4.5M $3.8M
Minors Salary $6.0M $6.0M $6.0M $4.5M $3.8M
Clauses
M-NTC
M-NTC
M-NTC
M-NTC
M-NTC
UFA Year

2020-2022 Standard Contract
2yrs
value$9.0M
cap hit$4.5M
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Signed By
Signed On Oct 2 2019
Signing Agent Ben Hankinson
Signing Status
UFA
30yrs old
Notes
* Retained Salary Jul 28, 2021

22.2222% of contract was retained by Arizona Coyotes in trade to Colorado Avalanche

Trade Details
2020-21
2021-22
2022
Cap Hit $4.5M $4.5M
UFA
32yrs
AAV $4.5M $4.5M
Base $3.5M $5.5M
Performance Bonuses - -
Signing Bonuses - -
Total Salary $3.5M $5.5M
Minors Salary $3.5M $5.5M
Clauses
-
-
UFA Year

2018-2020 Standard Contract
2yrs
value$3.7M
cap hit$1.9M
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Signed On Feb 21 2018
Signing Agent Ben Hankinson
Signing Status
UFA
28yrs old
2018-19
2019-20
2020
Cap Hit $1.9M $1.9M
UFA
30yrs
AAV $1.9M $1.9M
Base $1.6M $2.1M
Performance Bonuses - -
Signing Bonuses - -
Total Salary $1.6M $2.1M
Minors Salary $1.6M $2.1M
Clauses
-
-
UFA Year

2017-2018 Standard Contract
1yr
value$650K
cap hit$650K
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Signed On Jul 1 2017
Signing Agent Jeff Helperl
Signing Status
UFA
27yrs old
2017-18
2018
Cap Hit $650K
UFA
28yrs
AAV $650K
Base $650K
Performance Bonuses -
Signing Bonuses -
Total Salary $650K
Minors Salary $650K
Clauses
-
UFA Year

2016-2017 Standard Contract
1yr
value$1.6M
cap hit$1.6M
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Signed On Jul 5 2016
Signing Status
RFA
26yrs old
2016-17
2017
Cap Hit $1.6M
UFA
27yrs
AAV $1.6M
Base $1.6M
Performance Bonuses -
Signing Bonuses -
Total Salary $1.6M
Minors Salary $1.6M
Clauses
-
UFA Year

2014-2016 Standard Contract
2yrs
value$2.5M
cap hit$1.3M
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Signed On Sep 20 2014
Signing Status
RFA
24yrs old
2014-15
2015-16
2016
Cap Hit $1.3M $1.3M
RFA
26yrs
AAV $1.3M $1.3M
Base $1.0M $1.5M
Performance Bonuses - -
Signing Bonuses - -
Total Salary $1.0M $1.5M
Minors Salary $1.0M $1.5M
Clauses
-
-
UFA Year

2011-2014 Entry Level Contract
3yrs
value$2.7M
cap hit$900K
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Signed On May 26 2011
Signing Status 21yrs old
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014
Cap Hit $777K $777K $777K
RFA
24yrs
AAV $900K $900K $900K
Base $600K $650K $810K
Performance Bonuses $210K $160K -
Signing Bonuses $90K $90K $90K
Total Salary $690K $740K $900K
Minors Salary $68K $68K $68K
Clauses
-
-
-
UFA Year

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