I don’t have real-time access right now, but here’s what’s typically involved with Josh Anderson’s contract updates recently:
- The major recent move was a seven-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens, agreed in 2020, worth about $5.5 million per season. This set his cap hit at roughly $5.5M through the 2026-27 season. If you’re asking about the latest status beyond that extension, I can summarize typical renewal patterns or look up current news if you want me to fetch it.
- Prior to the Montreal deal, Anderson was with the Columbus Blue Jackets and signed a multi-year deal there before being traded to Montreal. Notably, his early extensions and the subsequent trade were widely covered as significant milestones in his career. If you want, I can outline the timeline and key figures from those events.
To get the absolute latest news on any new contract developments (e.g., extensions, trades, or free-agent moves after 2024), would you like me to search current sources and provide a concise summary with citations? If yes, tell me if you prefer a quick one-paragraph update or a short bulleted timeline.
Sources
The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed Josh Anderson to a $5.55 million, three-year deal after the forward missed training camp and the preseason because he didn't have a contract.
www.si.comMontreal is hoping that the six-foot-three, 222-pound right-winger's playing style that combines speed with grit addresses a need on a team that has long lacked toughness at forward.
globalnews.caEliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Josh Anderson, 1998-08-29 Nanaimo, BC, CAN Canada. Most recently in the WCSHL with Lake Cowichan Appollos. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.comForward, sent to Montreal by Blue Jackets for Domi, gets $5.5 million annually, could have become restricted free agent
www.nhl.comJosh Anderson signed a 7 year, $38,500,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 8, 2020. The contract has a cap hit of $5,500,000.
capwages.comThe deal has an average annual value of $5.5 million
www.nhl.comThe Montreal Canadiens inked newly acquired forward Josh Anderson to a seven-year contract carrying an average annual value of $5.5 million, the club announced Thursday.Anderson's pact includes a no-trade clause and breaks down as follows, according to TSN's Darren Dreger: Year Salary 1 $4M 2 $4M 3 $7M 4 $8M 5 $7M 6 $5M 7 $3.5M The Canadiens will pay Anderson entirely in salary as no signing bonuses are included, reports Sportsnet's Chris Johnston. Montreal landed him in the trade that sent...
www.thescore.comEliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Josh Anderson, 1994-05-07 Burlington, ON, CAN Canada. Most recently in the NHL with Montréal Canadiens. Complete player biography and stats.
www.eliteprospects.comThe Montreal Canadiens are taking a significant risk here.
www.nbcsports.comRFA Josh Anderson requests trade from Blue Jackets
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