Career Salary: Brent Seabrook

Brent Seabrook has decided to call it a career after 15 NHL seasons, so what did he earn in his long career on the Blackhawks' blue line?

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook has not taken the ice since Dec. 15 2019. He has tried to return from several injuries in close succession, but on Friday he announced his retirement after 15 NHL seasons.

Via the team website, here’s Seabrook’s statement.

"I am so proud to have played my entire 15-year National Hockey League career in Chicago with the Blackhawks. It was an honor to play the game that I love, with teammates I love, in front of fans I love, in a city that my family and I have grown to love. After several surgeries, countless hours of rehab and training to get back on the ice at the level of my expectations, it will not be possible for me to continue playing hockey. This is what is best for me and my family. The love and support of my wife, Dayna, and my kids, Carter, Kenzie and Dylan has meant everything to me. My parents, Gary and Suzanne, and my brother Keith, have been behind me every step of the way and are my foundation.”

Via Pro Hockey Rumors, here’s statement on Seabrook from Blackhawks’ team physician Michael Terry.

“Over a three-month period from December 2019 to February 2020, Brent underwent successful surgeries on both of his hips and his right shoulder. He has worked extremely hard to recover from those surgeries but has a long-term issue with his right hip that is preventing him from playing professional hockey. We have tried all available conservative treatments, and nothing has worked well enough for him to live life as an athlete. We support his decision to prioritize his long-term physical health.”

Seabrook spent his entire career with the Blackhawks, playing over 1,100 regular season games and tallying 464 points with a +111 plus/minus rating. He was part of the Blackhawks’ “Core Four”, as the franchise won three Stanley Cups in six seasons, with 59 points in 123 career playoff games.

Seabrook has three years left on his albatross contract, which could become a cap thing for the Blackhawks if he somehow doesn’t officially retire. But that aside, how much did he earn in his career?

According to Spotrac, counting this season, Seabrook has earned $81,827,200 million in his career.

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