Judd Moldaver
Superstar Contract Builder

US

$428M

Key Facts

Agency / company: THE·TEAM, formerly Wasserman Hockey
Role / title: Executive Vice President
Agency website: https://the.team/sports-talent/hockey/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judd-moldaver-65480b164
Primary markets: NHL superstars, first-overall picks, elite centers, premium RFA/UFA extensions, high-AAV contracts, brand/commercial strategy

About Judd Moldaver

Judd Moldaver is an Executive Vice President in THE·TEAM’s hockey division, the rebranded Wasserman Hockey platform. THE·TEAM lists him among its senior hockey leadership, alongside Markus Lehto, Dave Gagner, Rich Evans, Kurt Overhardt, Simo Niiranen, Pete Rutili, and others.

Moldaver’s profile is built around elite NHL clients and premium contract leverage. A Colby College alumnus and former college hockey player, he was named to The Athletic’s NHL “Top 40 Under 40” for 2020 and has been publicly associated with star clients including Auston Matthews, Roman Josi, Connor McDavid, Zach Werenski, and others.

Moldaver has 16 active NHL contracts, about $428M in active contract value, and about $80M in active cap hit. His current book is led by Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Roman Josi, Zach Werenski, Morgan Geekie, Brett Pesce, Conor Garland, Max Domi, Connor Brown, and Luke Evangelista.

Key Facts

• NHLPA certification: Not explicitly listed on THE·TEAM page under Moldaver’s name.

• Active NHL contracts represented: 16

• Total active contract value: $428M

• Total active cap hit / AAV represented: $80M

• Average active cap hit: $4,96M

• Future contract extensions listed: 4, worth $128.5M total

• Largest active contract: Connor McDavid – $100M total, $12.5M AAV

• Highest active AAV: Auston Matthews – $13.25M AAV

• Most notable clients: Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Roman Josi, Zach Werenski, Morgan Geekie, Brett Pesce

• Primary client type: NHL superstars, high-AAV centers, No. 1 picks, top-pair defensemen, market-setting extensions

Client Roster

1. Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs) – C – USA – $13.25M AAV – $53M total – expires 2027-28

2. Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers) – C – Canada – $12.5M AAV – $100M total – expires 2025-26

3. Zach Werenski (Columbus Blue Jackets) – D – USA – $9.583M AAV – $57.5M total – expires 2027-28

4. Roman Josi (Nashville Predators) – D – Switzerland – $9.059M AAV – $72.472M total – expires 2027-28

5. Morgan Geekie (Boston Bruins) – C/RW – Canada – $5.5M AAV – $33M total – expires 2030-31

6. Brett Pesce (New Jersey Devils) – D – USA – $5.5M AAV – $33M total – expires 2029-30

7. Conor Garland (Columbus Blue Jackets) – RW – USA – $4.95M AAV – $24.75M total – expires 2025-26

8. Max Domi (Toronto Maple Leafs) – C/LW – Canada – $3.75M AAV – $15M total – expires 2027-28

9. Connor Brown (New Jersey Devils) – RW – Canada – $3M AAV – $12M total – expires 2028-29

10. Luke Evangelista (Nashville Predators) – RW – Canada – $3M AAV – $6M total – expires 2026-27

11. Trevor van Riemsdyk (Washington Capitals) – D – USA – $3M AAV – $9M total – expires 2025-26

12. Carter Hart (Vegas Golden Knights) – G – Canada – $2M AAV – $4M total – expires 2026-27

13. Jake Bean (Calgary Flames) – D – Canada – $1.75M AAV – $3.5M total – expires 2025-26

14. James van Riemsdyk (Detroit Red Wings) – LW – USA – $1M AAV – $1M total – expires 2025-26

15. Conor Geekie (Tampa Bay Lightning) – C – Canada – $886,666 AAV – ELC – expires 2026-27

Future extensions listed by PuckPedia:

• Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers) – $12.5M AAV – $25M total – expires 2027-28

• Dylan Holloway (St. Louis Blues) – $7.75M AAV – $38.75M total – expires 2030-31

• Conor Garland (Columbus Blue Jackets) – $6M AAV – $36M total – expires 2031-32

• Kiefer Sherwood (San Jose Sharks) – $5.75M AAV – $28.75M total – expires 2030-31

Notable Deals

• 2017/2018 – Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers: 8 years, $100M, $12.5M AAV.

• 2023/2024 – Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs: 4 years, $53M, $13.25M AAV.

• 2021/2022 – Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets: 6 years, $57.5M, $9.583M AAV.

• 2020 – Roman Josi, Nashville Predators: 8 years, $72.472M, $9.059M AAV.

• 2025 – Morgan Geekie, Boston Bruins: 6 years, $33M, $5.5M AAV.

• 2025 – Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers: 2-year, $25M extension beginning in 2026-27.

Milestones

• 2000-04: Played college hockey at Colby and graduated with a Government degree.

• 2018: Wasserman expanded its hockey practice through Orr Hockey and later hired Moldaver.

• 2020: Named to The Athletic’s NHL “Top 40 Under 40.”

• 2023: Represented Auston Matthews on a four-year, $53M Maple Leafs extension.

Partner Network

• Markus Lehto: Executive Vice President.

• Dave Gagner: Executive Vice President.

• Rich Evans: Executive Vice President.

• Kurt Overhardt: Executive Vice President.

• Simo Niiranen: Senior Vice President.

• Pete Rutili: Senior Vice President, Hockey.

• Rachel Feucht: Vice President, Marketing and Client Service.

• Adam Phillips: Director, Operations and Business Development.

• Platform support: player development, NHL Draft preparation, contract negotiation, philanthropy, health/wellness, brand building, marketing, and social media/content creation.

Testimonials / Media Characterization

• Colby described Moldaver as representing some of the top current and future NHL athletes.

• Sports Business Journal reported that Moldaver represented four players on its NHL top-50 list, including Connor McDavid.

• PuckPedia ranks Moldaver among the higher-value NHL agents by active contract value.

Press, Awards & Recognition

• 2020 – The Athletic: Named to NHL “Top 40 Under 40,” as reported by Colby.

• 2020, 2022, 2023 – Sports Business Journal: THE·TEAM/Wasserman lists three “Best Talent Representation of the Year” wins.

• 2025 – Sports Business Journal: Moldaver represented four players on SBJ’s NHL top-50 list.