Nick Jensen

Age 30 Sep 21, 1990
Rogers USA
Defense shoots right
6'1" 185 cm
196 lbs 89 kg
ELC Signing Age 22
Waivers Signing Age 23
UFA Year 2018
Agent Ben Hankinson
Expansion Draft Status
Eligible
Draft Year 2009
Drafted Overall 150
Draft Round 5
Draft Team Detroit Red Wings
  • Cap Hit: $2,500,000
  • 3.1% of team cap space
  • Accumulated Cap Hit: $948,276
  • Year 2 of 4 year contract
  • Expiry Status UFA | 2023 | 32 yrs old
  • Career Earnings: $9,330,000

Transaction History
Feb 17, 2021 Washington Capitals | Nick Jensen | Jensen recorded an assist and five shots during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Penguins.
Feb 2, 2021 Washington Capitals | Nick Jensen | Jensen recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots during Monday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.
Jan 15, 2021 Washington Capitals | Nick Jensen | Jensen registered an assist and blocked two shots while logging 20:17 of ice time during Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sabres.
Jan 4, 2021 Washington Capitals | Nick Jensen | Jensen skated on the fourth defense pairing alongside Jonas Siegenthaler during Monday's practice, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Feb 22, 2019 Washington Capitals | re-signed D Nick Jensen to a four-year, $10 million contract extension.
Feb 27, 2017 Detroit Red Wings | re-signed D Nick Jensen to a two-year, $1.625 million contract.
Dec 19, 2016 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | recalled D Nick Jensen from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Oct 10, 2016 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned D Nick Jensen to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Jan 26, 2016 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned D Nick Jensen to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Jan 24, 2016 Recalled Detroit Red Wings | recalled D Nick Jensen from Grand Rapids (AHL).
Oct 4, 2015 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned D Nick Jensen to Grand Rapids (AHL).
Jul 13, 2015 Detroit Red Wings | re-signed D Nick Jensen to a two-year, two-way contract.
Oct 6, 2014 Assigned Detroit Red Wings | assigned D Nick Jensen to Grand Rapids (AHL).
May 2, 2013 Detroit Red Wings | signed D Nick Jensen to a two-year, entry-level contract.
2020-2021 Regular Season Stats

Nick Jensen		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Washington Capitals 16 0 5 5 4 4 219 53.30 54.30 6.40 50.40 2.50 1.10
Nick Jensen Stats by Elite Prospects Nick Jensen Advanced Stats by
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
2006-2007 Rogers High USHS-MN 21 20 17 37 0
2007-2008 Rogers High USHS-MN 14 14 13 27 0
Draft Yr 2008-2009 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 52 5 17 22 27 Playoffs 7 0 1 1 0
2009-2010 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 53 6 21 27 35 Playoffs 12 2 6 8 0
2009-2010 USA U19 WJAC-19 5 1 2 3 2
2010-2011 St. Cloud State Univ. NCAA 38 5 18 23 18
2011-2012 St. Cloud State Univ. NCAA 39 6 26 32 4
2012-2013 St. Cloud State Univ. NCAA 41 4 27 31 14
2013-2014 Toledo Walleye ECHL 3 0 0 0 0
2013-2014 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 45 0 9 9 8 Playoffs 10 0 1 1 0
2014-2015 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 75 6 21 27 15 Playoffs 16 0 3 3 0
2015-2016 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 75 3 16 19 17 Playoffs 9 0 2 2 0
2016-2017 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 27 1 5 6 6
2016-2017 Detroit Red Wings NHL 49 4 9 13 12 769 44.93 50.08 2.78 49.74 2.75 0.31 0.94
2017-2018 Detroit Red Wings NHL 81 0 15 15 27 1,131 44.94 50.11 1.87 51.44 3.96 0.00 0.64
2017-2018 USA WC 10 1 3 4 0
2018-2019 Detroit Red Wings NHL 60 2 13 15 17 1,036 50.60 52.02 8.12 50.43 2.78 0.12 0.69
2018-2019 Washington Capitals NHL 20 0 5 5 4 305 56.00 42.23 -11.01 46.69 -9.22 0.00 0.98 Playoffs 7 0 0 0 0
2019-2020 Washington Capitals NHL 68 0 8 8 13 1,015 49.40 51.80 1.00 51.00 -1.00 0.41 Playoffs 8 0 0 0 0
2020-2021 Washington Capitals NHL 16 0 5 5 4 219 53.30 54.30 6.40 50.40 2.50 1.10
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Active Contract

Signing Team
Signing Date February 22, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Ben Hankinson
Buyout Calculator
Standard Contract | 4 Years $10,000,000 3.07% of cap space
2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023
Cap Hit $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
UFA
AAV $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000
Signing Bonuses $500,000 $0 $500,000 $0
Total Salary $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000
Minors Salary $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000
Clauses
UFA Year
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Contract History

Signing Team
Signing Date February 27, 2017
Signing Status UFA (Group 6)
Agent Chris McAlpine
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,625,000 1.08% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019
Cap Hit $812,500 $812,500
UFA
AAV $812,500 $812,500
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $800,000 $825,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $800,000 $825,000
Minors Salary $800,000 $825,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date July 13, 2015
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,175,000 0.82% of cap space
2015-2016 2016-2017
Cap Hit $587,500 $587,500
UFA (Group 6)
AAV $587,500 $587,500
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $575,000 $600,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $575,000 $600,000
Minors Salary $90,000 $225,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date May 2, 2013
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $1,800,000 1.19% of cap space
2013-2014 2014-2015
Cap Hit $765,000 $765,000
RFA
AAV $900,000 $900,000
Performance Bonuses $210,000 $60,000
Base Salary $600,000 $750,000
Signing Bonuses $90,000 $90,000
Total Salary $690,000 $840,000
Minors Salary $67,500 $67,500
Clauses
UFA Year