Erik Cernak

#81
age26
posD
shotr
h6'4"
w225lbs
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Current Contract

Cap Hit
$5,200,000$5.20M
Standard Contract: Year 1 of 8
23/24
30/31
Accumulated Cap Hit
$5,199,999$5.20M
100%
Expiry Status
UFA 2031 (Age 34)
Current Agent
UFA Year 2024
ELC Year 18
Waivers Age 18
Birthdate May 28, 1997
Nationality Slovakia
Draft
2015 Round 2 Pick 43
Draft Class
Est Career Earnings
$17,702,500
Regular Season
GP69
G2
A11
P13
PPG0.19
PIM63
EV TOI/Game 15.85
G60 0.11
P60 0.61
GF% 47.10
DFF% 47.40
REL DFF% -3.10
CF% 47.20
REL CF% -4.00

Transactions

Apr 1 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak (coach's decision) is expected back in the lineup against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Mar 30 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak (coach's decision) won't play Saturday against the New York Islanders after missing a team meeting, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.

Mar 19 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Mar 13 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak (lower body) is slated to play against the New York Rangers on Thursday, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.

Mar 9 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak sustained a lower-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Philadelphia Flyers, Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site reports.

Feb 14 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak scored his first goal of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Boston Bruins.

Feb 7 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak (upper body) is good to play Wednesday versus the New York Rangers, according to Chris Krenn of the Tampa Bay Lightning's official site.

Jan 25 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak (upper body) won't play Thursday against the Arizona Coyotes or Saturday versus New Jersey, but he should be ready to return following the All-Star break, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Jan 23 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Philadelphia.

Jan 21 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak (upper body) is not available for Sunday's game against the Detroit Red Wings.

Jan 20 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres.

Jan 18 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Minnesota.

Jan 13 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Cernak (upper body) will not play Saturday versus Anaheim.

Jan 12 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Jan 11 2024 | Tampa Bay Lightning

Cernak won't return to Thursday's game against the New Jersey Devils because of an upper-body injury.

Jul 13 2022 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Standard | 8 yrs
$41,600,000
Cap Hit
$5,200,000

Craig Oster | Newport Sports Management Inc.

Dec 22 2020 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Standard | 3 yrs
$8,850,000
Cap Hit
$2,950,000

Craig Oster | Newport Sports Management Inc.

Jul 14 2015 | Tampa Bay Lightning
Entry Level | 3 yrs
$2,092,500
Cap Hit
$697,500

Craig Oster | Newport Sports Management Inc.

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2023-2031 Standard Contract
8yrs
value$41,600,000$41.60M
cap hit$5,200,000$5.20M
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Signed By
Signed On Jul 13 2022
Signing Agent Craig Oster
Signing Status
RFA
25yrs old
Notes
NTC from 2024/25 to June 15 2027, then 16-team trade list
Abbreviated $Amounts
2023-24
Buy Out
2024-25
Buy Out
2025-26
Buy Out
2026-27
Buy Out
2027-28
Buy Out
2028-29
Buy Out
2029-30
Buy Out
2030-31
2031
Cap Hit $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M
UFA
34yrs
AAV $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M $5,200,000$5.20M
Base $1,260,000$1.26M $2,260,000$2.26M $6,760,000$6.76M $5,096,000$5.10M $3,056,000$3.06M $3,056,000$3.06M $3,056,000$3.06M $3,056,000$3.06M
Performance Bonuses - - - - - - - -
Signing Bonuses $5,500,000$5.50M $4,500,000$4.50M - - $1,000,000$1.00M $1,000,000$1.00M $1,000,000$1.00M $1,000,000$1.00M
Total Salary $6,760,000$6.76M $6,760,000$6.76M $6,760,000$6.76M $5,096,000$5.10M $4,056,000$4.06M $4,056,000$4.06M $4,056,000$4.06M $4,056,000$4.06M
Minors Salary $6,760,000$6.76M $6,760,000$6.76M $6,760,000$6.76M $5,096,000$5.10M $4,056,000$4.06M $4,056,000$4.06M $5,200,000$5.20M $4,056,000$4.06M
Clauses
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NTC
NTC
NTC
M-NTC
M-NTC
M-NTC
M-NTC
UFA Year

2020-2023 Standard Contract
3yrs
value$8,850,000$8.85M
cap hit$2,950,000$2.95M
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Signed On Dec 22 2020
Signing Agent Craig Oster
Signing Status
RFA
23yrs old
Qualifying Offer on Expiry
$3,540,000$3.54M
Arbitration Eligible
Abbreviated $Amounts
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023
Cap Hit $2,950,000$2.95M $2,950,000$2.95M $2,950,000$2.95M
RFA
26yrs
AAV $2,950,000$2.95M $2,950,000$2.95M $2,950,000$2.95M
Base $775,000$775K $1,950,000$1.95M $4,425,000$4.43M
Performance Bonuses - - -
Signing Bonuses $700,000$700K $1,000,000$1.00M -
Total Salary $1,475,000$1.48M $2,950,000$2.95M $4,425,000$4.43M
Minors Salary $1,475,000$1.48M $2,950,000$2.95M $4,425,000$4.43M
Clauses
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-
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UFA Year

2015-2020 Entry Level Contract
3yrs
value$2,092,500$2.09M
cap hit$697,500$698K
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Signed By
Signed On Jul 14 2015
Signing Agent Craig Oster
Signing Status 18yrs old
Abbreviated $Amounts
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020
Cap Hit $732,500$733K $708,333$708K $697,500$698K $697,500$698K $697,500$698K
RFA
23yrs
AAV $925,000$925K $900,833$901K $890,000$890K $890,000$890K $890,000$890K
Base - - $650,000$650K $650,000$650K $700,000$700K
Performance Bonuses - - $227,500$228K $202,500$203K $147,500$148K
Signing Bonuses $92,500$93K $92,500$93K $92,500$93K - -
Total Salary - - $742,500$743K $650,000$650K $700,000$700K
Minors Salary - - $70,000$70K $70,000$70K $70,000$70K
Clauses
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UFA Year
Slide Year

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Erik Cernak
#81
age26
posD
shotr
h6'4"
w225lbs
Cap Hit
$5,200,000
Standard Contract: Year 1 of 8
23/24
30/31
Expiry Status
UFA 2031 (Age 34)
Signing Agent
Craig Oster
2023-24
Regular Season
gp69
g2
a11
pts13
Draft
Undrafted
UFA Year
2024
Birthdate
May 28, 1997
Nationality
Slovakia