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How much will they make next season?

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National Hockey League

Neal Pionk, Hermantown, Winnipeg Jets defenseman – $5,875,000

Dylan Samberg, Hermantown, Winnipeg Jets defenseman – $1,400,000

Derek Forbort, Duluth, Vancouver Cannucks defenseman – $1,400,000

Scott Perunovich, Hibbing, St. Louis Blues defenseman – $1,150,000

Wyatt Aamodt, Hermantown, Colorado Avalanche – $813,750

Cole Koepke, Hermantown, Boston Bruins forward – $775,000

– Per CapFriendly.com

National Football League

C.J. Ham, Duluth, Minnesota Vikings fullback – $3,266,666

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