Below are players with prehistoric (pre-1989, when NHL salaries became public) salary information. This list is growing so come back often or follow-us on social media for announcements of additions. If you'd like to contribute pre-1989 salary information about a player, please contact us with the information and references to verifiable sources (newspaper, magazine, book, etc.). We will verify and include it in the database as appropriate.
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1910s:
1920s:
1930s:
1940s:
1950s:
1960s:
1970s:
All those that played in the NHL in 1977-1978 and:
1980s:
All those that played in the NHL in 1989-1990 and:
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