You don't often feel like money after losing.
But that was the case for Arizona Coyotes winger Radim Vrbata, who picked up an assist in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
The helper marked Vrbata's 40th point of the season, a plateau that sees his bonus-laden contract pay out an extra $500,000.
It's the third bonus Vrbata has achieved this season, as outlined by AZ Sports' Craig Morgan's report of the veteran's deal.
| Target | Bonus | Reached |
|---|---|---|
| 10 games | $250 000 | Nov. 03 |
| 30 games | $250 000 | Dec. 15 |
| 20 goals or 40 points | $500 000 | Feb. 18 |
| Qualify for playoffs | $250 000 | TBD |
| Playoff round win | $250 000 per round | TBD |
Including his $1-million base salary, Vrbata has now earned $2 million on the season.
With the Coyotes out of the playoff mix, the Czech winger is a prime target ahead of the March 1 trade deadline. His low-cost cap hit could be even more attractive if Arizona is willing to retain money to facilitate a deal, which would also help cover his playoff bonuses, as Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman points out.
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