Jujhar Khaira 
Age 27 Aug 13, 1994
Surrey CAN
Left Wing shoots left
6'4" 193 cm
212 lbs 96 kg
ELC Signing Age 18
Waivers Signing Age 19
UFA Year 2022
Agent Kurt Overhardt
Transaction History
| Feb 23, 2022 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (back) underwent surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss 10-12 weeks, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports Wednesday. | |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (back) continues to undergo additional testing and surgery hasn't been ruled out yet, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | |
| Jan 22, 2022 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (back) was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Monday on Saturday, Carter Baum of the Blackhawks' official site reports. | |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (undisclosed) did not participate in Friday's morning skate, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports. | |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira scored a goal and added 10 hits in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Golden Knights. | |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira cleared the (NHL)'s concussion protocols Thursday, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago. | |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (concussion) could return as soon as Saturday versus Nashville, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira was placed on injured reserve and entered the concussion protocol Wednesday, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports. | |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira was discharged from the hospital Wednesday after he suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's game against the Rangers. "Despite the significant injury, his prognosis is excellent, and we expect a full recovery," the Blackhawks said in a statement. "At this point, it is too early to put a timeline on return to play." | |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (upper body) was taken off the ice on a stretcher in the second period of Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports. | |
| Dec 5, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (illness) skated on the Blackhawks' third line during Sunday's morning skate, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports. | |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (illness) won't play Saturday versus the Rangers, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports. | |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira missed Friday's practice due to a non-COVID illness, Tracey Myers of (NHL).com reports. | |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira scored a goal and added four hits in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins. | |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Activated | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Kharia was activated off the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols list Tuesday. |
| Oct 24, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (COVID-19 protocols) will not be available for Sunday's game against Detroit. | |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira signed a two-year contract worth $1.95 million with the Blackhawks on Wednesday. | |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira won't be qualified by the Oilers, which means he'll become an unrestricted free agent Monday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. | |
| May 23, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira scored a goal on three shots, doled out seven hits and added two PIM in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Jets in Game 3. | |
| May 3, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (upper body) notched an assist and five hits in Monday's 5-3 win over the Canucks. | |
| May 3, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (upper body) will return to the lineup Monday in Vancouver, Jason Gregor of TSN 1260 Radio reports. | |
| May 1, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (upper body) will not play against the Flames on Saturday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. | |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (upper body) is expected to miss time after he left Monday's game, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports. | |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira recorded an assist and a team-high seven hits in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Senators. | |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira produced an assist, six hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canadiens. | |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira notched an assist and five hits in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs. | |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (upper body) produced two hits and two shots on goal in 10:15 of ice time in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Jets. | |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against the Jets, Ryan Rishaug of TSN.ca reports. | |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (upper body) won't play Thursday against Winnipeg, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports. | |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira (upper body) is considered day-to-day, Reid Wilkins of 630 CHED reports. | |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira scored a goal on his only shot and added a team-leading six hits with two PIM. He also went 11-4 (73.3 percent) in the faceoff circle. | |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira notched 12 hits and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Maple Leafs. | |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira produced an assist, seven hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Canucks. | |
| Feb 20, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira produced an assist and seven PIM in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Flames. | |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira scored a goal and threw a team-high six hits in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Canadiens. | |
| Feb 9, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira notched two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Senators. | |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira scored a goal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Flames. | |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Activated | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira was activated from the taxi squad Saturday, CBS Sports reports. |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Assigned | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira was assigned to the taxi squad Thursday. |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira recorded an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Jets. | |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira was promoted from the taxi squad Tuesday. | |
| Jan 16, 2021 | Assigned | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday. |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Jujhar Khaira | Khaira was waived by the Oilers on Monday. | |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Edmonton Oilers | signed LW Jujhar Khaira to a two-year, $2.4 million contract. | |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Activated | Edmonton Oilers | activated LW Jujhar Khaira from injured reserve. |
| Feb 18, 2019 | Injured | Edmonton Oilers | placed LW Jujhar Khaira on IR. |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Edmonton Oilers | announced LW Jujhar Khaira has served his suspension. | |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Suspended | Edmonton Oilers | (NHL) suspended LW Jujhar Khaira two games for cross-checking. |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Edmonton Oilers | re-signed LW Jujhar Khaira to a two-year contract extension. | |
| Apr 4, 2017 | Assigned | Edmonton Oilers | assigned LW Jujhar Khaira to Bakersfield (AHL). |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Injured | Edmonton Oilers | placed LW Jujhar Khaira on IR. |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Recalled | Edmonton Oilers | recalled LW Jujhar Khaira from Bakersfield (AHL). |
| Oct 1, 2016 | Assigned | Edmonton Oilers | assigned LW Jujhar Khaira to Bakersfield (AHL). |
| Feb 29, 2016 | Assigned | Edmonton Oilers | assigned LW Jujhar Khaira to Bakersfield (AHL). |
| Feb 24, 2016 | Recalled | Edmonton Oilers | recalled LW Jujhar Khaira from Bakersfield (AHL). |
| Nov 26, 2015 | Recalled | Edmonton Oilers | recalled LW Jujhar Khaira from Bakersfield (AHL). |
| Apr 1, 2014 | Assigned | Edmonton Oilers | assigned LW Jujhar Khaira to Oklahoma City (AHL). |
| Sep 22, 2013 | Assigned | Edmonton Oilers | assigned LW Jujhar Khaira to Everett (WHL). |
| Aug 7, 2013 | Edmonton Oilers | signed LW Jujhar Khaira to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
2021-2022 Regular Season Stats
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Jujhar Khaira |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Chicago Blackhawks
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27 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 13 | 311 | 35.70 | 46.20 | 1.20 | 46.10 | -1.00 | 0.58 | 0.58 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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| 2010-2011 | Prince George Spruce Kings | BCHL | 58 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2011-2012 | Prince George Spruce Kings | BCHL | 54 | 29 | 50 | 79 | 69 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2011-2012 | Canada West U19 | WJAC-19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| 2012-2013 | Michigan Tech | NCAA | 37 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 49 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Everett Silvertips | WHL | 59 | 16 | 27 | 43 | 59 | Playoffs | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Oklahoma City Barons | AHL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Playoffs | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | WHL All-Stars | Jr Super Series | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Oklahoma City Barons | AHL | 51 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 62 | Playoffs | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL | 49 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 69 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 154 | 41.67 | 53.99 | 10.27 | 47.25 | 3.05 | 0.00 | 0.78 | ||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL | 27 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 91 | 66.67 | 59.05 | 1.80 | 52.45 | 0.21 | 0.66 | 0.66 | ||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 69 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 47 | 740 | 43.40 | 48.41 | -2.97 | 49.50 | -0.41 | 0.73 | 1.38 | ||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 60 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 43 | 650 | 38.89 | 50.18 | 2.63 | 46.51 | -2.00 | 0.18 | 1.39 | ||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 64 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 38 | 673 | 30.40 | 42.90 | -7.40 | 44.80 | -3.60 | 0.53 | 0.80 | Playoffs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Edmonton Oilers | NHL | 40 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 42 | 391 | 48.10 | 43.30 | -8.70 | 43.90 | -6.50 | 0.46 | 1.69 | Playoffs | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021-2022 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 27 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 311 | 35.70 | 46.20 | 1.20 | 46.10 | -1.00 | 0.58 | 0.58 | ||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,950,000 1.18% of cap space
| 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $975,000 | $975,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $975,000 | $975,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $950,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $950,000 | $1,000,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $950,000 | $1,000,000 | |
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Contract History
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,400,000 1.47% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date June 16, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Signing Date June 16, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Signing Team
Signing Date August 8, 2013
Signing Date August 8, 2013
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,775,000 1.41% of cap space