Kurt Overhardt
Boutique Power Negotiator

US

$373M

Key Facts

Agency / company: THE·TEAM, formerly Wasserman Hockey / KO Sports
Role / title: Executive Vice President, Hockey
Agency website: https://the.team/sports-talent/hockey/
Primary markets: NHL, AHL, NCAA/CHL prospects, U.S. players, defensemen, goaltenders, arbitration/RFA leverage, Sweden-linked talent

About Kurt Overhardt

Kurt Overhardt is an Executive Vice President in THE·TEAM’s hockey division. THE·TEAM lists him among its senior hockey leadership, and PuckPedia lists his current agency as THE·TEAM.

Before joining Wasserman/THE·TEAM, Overhardt built KO Sports, a Denver-based boutique hockey agency established in 1992. In April 2025, Wasserman joined forces with KO Sports, with Overhardt becoming an EVP in Wasserman Hockey and bringing KO staff into the broader hockey division.

Overhardt is listed with 32 active NHL contracts, about $373M in active contract value, and about $76M in active cap hit. His current active book is led by Jacob Trouba, Troy Terry, John Gibson, Jaccob Slavin, Mattias Ekholm, Nick Schmaltz, Andrew Copp, Viktor Arvidsson, Filip Gustavsson, and Cole Perfetti.

Key Facts

• NHLPA certification: Not explicitly confirmed on THE·TEAM’s public hockey page under Overhardt’s name; PuckPedia records active NHL contracts under him

• Active NHL contracts represented: 32

• Total active contract value: $373M

• Total active cap hit / AAV represented: $76M

• Average active cap hit: $2,4M

• Future contract extensions listed: 5, worth $113.75M total

• Largest active contract: Jacob Trouba – $56M total, $8M AAV

• Most notable clients: Jacob Trouba, Troy Terry, John Gibson, Jaccob Slavin, Nick Schmaltz, Filip Gustavsson, Cole Perfetti, Cutter Gauthier

• Primary client type: NHL veterans, defensemen, goaltenders, U.S. prospects, hard-leverage RFA/UFA clients

  Client Roster

1. Jacob Trouba (Anaheim Ducks) – D – USA – $8M AAV – $56M total – expires 2025-26

2. Troy Terry (Anaheim Ducks) – RW – USA – $7M AAV – $49M total – expires 2029-30

3. John Gibson (Detroit Red Wings) – G – USA – $6.4M AAV – $51.2M total – expires 2026-27

4. Jaccob Slavin (Carolina Hurricanes) – D – USA – $6.396M AAV – $51.168M total – expires 2032-33

5. Mattias Ekholm (Edmonton Oilers) – D – Sweden – $6.25M AAV – $25M total – expires 2025-26

6. Nick Schmaltz (Utah Mammoth) – C/RW – USA – $5.85M AAV – $40.95M total – expires 2025-26

7. Andrew Copp (Detroit Red Wings) – C/LW – USA – $5.625M AAV – $28.125M total – expires 2026-27

8. Viktor Arvidsson (Boston Bruins) – RW/LW – Sweden – $4M AAV – $8M total – expires 2025-26

9. Filip Gustavsson (Minnesota Wild) – G – Sweden – $3.75M AAV – $11.25M total – expires 2025-26

10. Cole Perfetti (Winnipeg Jets) – C/LW – Canada – $3.25M AAV – $6.5M total – expires 2025-26

11. Michael Eyssimont (Boston Bruins) – C/LW – USA – $1.45M AAV – $2.9M total – expires 2026-27

12. Max Jones (Edmonton Oilers) – LW – USA – $1M AAV – $2M total – expires 2025-26

13. Milton Gästrin (Washington Capitals) – C – Sweden – $975K AAV – ELC – expires 2028-29

14. Zeev Buium (Vancouver Canucks) – D – USA – $966,667 AAV – ELC – expires 2026-27

15. Cutter Gauthier (Anaheim Ducks) – LW – USA – $950K AAV – ELC – expires 2025-26

Future extensions listed by PuckPedia:

• Nick Schmaltz (Utah Mammoth) – 8 years, $64M, $8M AAV – expires 2033-34

• Filip Gustavsson (Minnesota Wild) – 5 years, $34M, $6.8M AAV – expires 2030-31

• Mattias Ekholm (Edmonton Oilers) – 3 years, $12M, $4M AAV – expires 2028-29

• Victor Mancini (Vancouver Canucks) – 2 years, $2M, $1M AAV – expires 2027-28

• Calle Rosen (St. Louis Blues) – 2 years, $1.75M, $875K AAV – expires 2027-28

Notable Deals

• 2019 – Jacob Trouba, New York Rangers: 7 years, $56M, $8M AAV.

• 2023 – Troy Terry, Anaheim Ducks: 7 years, $49M, $7M AAV.

• 2018 – John Gibson, Anaheim Ducks: 8 years, $51.2M, $6.4M AAV.

• 2024/2025 – Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes: 8 years, about $51.17M, $6.396M AAV.

• 2026 – Nick Schmaltz, Utah Mammoth: 8-year, $64M extension, $8M AAV.

• 2026 – Filip Gustavsson, Minnesota Wild: future extension listed at 5 years, $34M, $6.8M AAV.

Milestones

• 1992: KO Sports established as a Denver-based hockey agency.

• 2020: PuckPedia featured Overhardt as KO Sports Founder & CEO and a top NHL agent on its leaderboard.

• 2022: theScore highlighted Overhardt’s “Exception Player Rule” idea in a broader story about agent innovation.

• 2025: KO Sports joined Wasserman Hockey; Overhardt became EVP in the hockey division.

• 2026: PuckPedia lists Overhardt with 32 active NHL contracts and more than $372M in active value.

Partner Network

• THE·TEAM senior hockey leadership: Markus Lehto, Dave Gagner, Judd Moldaver, Rich Evans, Kurt Overhardt, Simo Niiranen, Pete Rutili.

• KO Sports transition team: Joe Oliver, Shawn Hunwick, Brian Schoelzel, and Derek Langlois moved with Overhardt into Wasserman/THE·TEAM’s hockey division.

• European/affiliate link: Sweden-focused affiliate relationship with AMA Sports Agency.

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

Testimonials / Media Characterization

• Wasserman/THE·TEAM described KO Sports as one of the premier boutique hockey agencies in the world for multiple decades.

• Jason Ranne said Overhardt’s experience and commitment to player advocacy are among the industry’s best.

• Forbes described Overhardt as KO Sports’ founder and CEO and noted KO clients moving into Wasserman included Jacob Trouba and Jaccob Slavin.

Press, Awards & Recognition

• 2020 – PuckPedia: Featured as a top NHL agent and KO Sports Founder & CEO on the Show Me The Money Hockey podcast.

• 2025 – Wasserman/THE·TEAM: KO Sports joined Wasserman Hockey, with Overhardt becoming EVP.

• 2025 – Forbes: Covered Wasserman’s expansion with KO Sports and Overhardt’s transition into the hockey division.

• 2026 – PuckPedia: Listed with 32 active NHL contracts and more than $372M in active NHL contract value.