Patrick Morris
Tough Contract Operator

Canada

$616M

Key Facts

Agency / company: Newport Sports Management / The Hockey Agency
Role / title: Senior agent / partner / certified NHL player agent
Agency website: https://www.thehockeyagency.com/
Primary markets: NHL, OHL, U.S. college system, Canadian prospects, RFAs/UFAs, veteran contract negotiation

About Patrick J. Morris

Patrick J. Morris is a senior Newport Sports Management agent who joined the agency in 1986 after completing his law degree at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Newport says Morris handles recruitment and contract negotiations for top young players from the Ontario Hockey League and U.S. college system.

Morris is described by Newport as a tough negotiator who has secured precedent-setting contracts for players including Chris Pronger, David Legwand, Brad Richards, and James Neal. Newport also calls him a senior influence on the agency’s current success and future direction.

PuckPedia lists Morris with 50 active NHL contracts, about $616M in active contract value, and about $131.42M in active cap hit. His active book is led by Travis Konecny, Bo Horvat, Vince Dunn, Mason McTavish, Tom Wilson, Anthony Cirelli, Jacob Markstrom, Sean Monahan, Dylan Strome, Ryan Strome, Nick Foligno, and Ryan O’Reilly.

Key Facts

• NHLPA certification: Certified NHL Player Agent

• Active NHL contracts represented: 50

• Total active contract value: $616M

• Total active cap hit / AAV represented: $132M

• Average active cap hit: $2,64M

• Future contract extensions listed: 4, worth $74,225,000 total

• Largest active contract: Travis Konecny – $70M total, $8.75M AAV

• Most notable clients: Travis Konecny, Bo Horvat, Vince Dunn, Mason McTavish, Tom Wilson, Anthony Cirelli, Jacob Markstrom, Ryan O’Reilly

• Primary client type: NHL forwards, Canadian veterans, OHL/NCAA prospects, two-way centers, physical wingers

• Data date: May 16, 2026

• Contract source: PuckPedia

Client Roster

1. Travis Konecny (Philadelphia Flyers) – RW – Canada – $8.75M AAV – $70M total – expires 2032-33

2. Bo Horvat (New York Islanders) – C – Canada – $8.5M AAV – $68M total – expires 2030-31

3. Vince Dunn (Seattle Kraken) – D – Canada – $7.35M AAV – $29.4M total – expires 2026-27

4. Mason McTavish (Anaheim Ducks) – C – Canada – $7M AAV – $42M total – expires 2030-31

5. Tom Wilson (Washington Capitals) – RW – Canada – $6.5M AAV – $45.5M total – expires 2030-31

6. Anthony Cirelli (Tampa Bay Lightning) – C – Canada – $6.25M AAV – $50M total – expires 2030-31

7. Jacob Markstrom (New Jersey Devils) – G – Sweden – $6M AAV – $36M total – expires 2025-26

8. Sean Monahan (Columbus Blue Jackets) – C – Canada – $5.5M AAV – $27.5M total – expires 2028-29

9. Dylan Strome (Washington Capitals) – C – Canada – $5M AAV – $25M total – expires 2027-28

10. Ryan Strome (Calgary Flames) – C – Canada – $5M AAV – $25M total – expires 2026-27

11. Nick Foligno (Minnesota Wild) – LW – USA – $4.5M AAV – $9M total – expires 2025-26

12. Ryan O’Reilly (Nashville Predators) – C – Canada – $4.5M AAV – $18M total – expires 2026-27

13. Jason Dickinson (Edmonton Oilers) – C/LW – Canada – $4.25M AAV – $8.5M total – expires 2025-26

14. Jack McBain (Utah Mammoth) – C – Canada – $4.25M AAV – $21.25M total – expires 2029-30

15. Marcus Foligno (Minnesota Wild) – LW – USA – $4M AAV – $16M total – expires 2027-28

Notable Deals

• 2024/2025 – Travis Konecny, Philadelphia Flyers: 8 years, $70M, $8.75M AAV.

• 2023 – Bo Horvat, New York Islanders: 8 years, $68M, $8.5M AAV.

• 2025 – Mason McTavish, Anaheim Ducks: 6 years, $42M, $7M AAV.

• 2023/2024 – Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals: 7 years, $45.5M, $6.5M AAV.

• 2022/2023 – Anthony Cirelli, Tampa Bay Lightning: 8 years, $50M, $6.25M AAV.

• 2023 – Ryan O’Reilly, Nashville Predators: 4 years, $18M, $4.5M AAV.

Milestones

• 1986: Joined Newport Sports Management after completing his Queen’s University law degree.

• 2011: Listed as a Partner and Certified NHL Player Agent with Newport Sports Management.

• 2019: Ranked among the top agents in 2019 UFA contract value.

• 2026: Ranked No. 74 on The Hockey News’ People of Power & Influence list.

Partner Network

• Donald E. Meehan: Newport founder.

• Craig D. Oster, Rand Simon, Wade E. Arnott, Greg Landry, Brandon Morley, Tyler Nother, Kody Clark: Newport management group.

• Chris Feniak and Sean Ryan: Newport marketing team.

• Agency support: Financial, tax, insurance, legal, marketing, and contractual matters.

• Regional network: Mississauga head office, Canadian regional offices in Alberta and Quebec, plus worldwide support in the United States, Russia, Finland, and Sweden.

Testimonials / Media Characterization

• Newport describes Morris as a tough negotiator and a senior influence on NSM’s success and direction.

• The Hockey News described Morris as a Newport star veteran representing Travis Konecny, Bo Horvat, and draft prospects such as Ethan Belchetz.

• Sports Illustrated grouped Don Meehan and Pat Morris among hockey’s most powerful figures, citing Newport’s reach across Canada, the U.S., Sweden, Finland, and Russia.

Press, Awards & Recognition

• 2013 – Sports Illustrated: Don Meehan and Pat Morris included in a most-powerful-people-in-hockey feature.

• 2019 – PuckPedia: Morris ranked among the top 2019 UFA agents by total contract dollars.

• 2026 – The Hockey News: Ranked No. 74 on the People of Power & Influence list.

• 2026 – PuckPedia: Listed with 50 active contracts and more than $614M in active NHL contract value.