A stay-at-home defenseman who once maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA is now a Stanley Cup champion earning $800,000 per season with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Jaycob Megna’s financial journey — built entirely on NHL contracts after being a late seventh-round pick — reveals how persistence in professional hockey translates into real money over time.
This article breaks down his net worth, career earnings, contract history, and everything you need to know about his financial profile.
Jaycob Megna’s Biography
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jaycob Megna |
| Date of Birth | December 10, 1992 |
| Age | 33 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Plantation, Florida, USA |
| Height / Weight | 6’6″ / 220 lbs |
| Position | Defenseman (Left) |
| Current NHL Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| NHL Draft | 2012, Round 7, Pick #210 (Anaheim Ducks) |
| Years Active | 2014–Present |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$2 million |
| Current Salary | $800,000 per season |
| Career Earnings | $5,476,921 (verified) |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Kasey Lush (married August 4, 2018) |
| Children | Three children |
| NHLPA Profile | nhlpa.com |
Early Life and Hockey Journey
Jaycob Megna was born on December 10, 1992, in Plantation, Florida, but grew up in the Chicago suburb of Northbrook, Illinois.
His family relocated early, and he spent his formative years in the Chicago hockey system, later attending Glenbrook North High School where he posted a perfect 4.0 GPA and scored a 33 on the ACT.
He also excelled in baseball and golf during high school, but hockey was always the priority. His older brother Jayson Megna also pursued a professional hockey career, making their family one of the rare households to produce two NHL players.
Megna left Illinois to play junior hockey with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (USHL), recording 1 goal and 17 assists in 55 games during the 2010–11 season.
He was co-named the USHL Scholar-Athlete Award winner that season for maintaining a 4.0 GPA while playing elite junior hockey.
He then enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where he played three seasons with the Mavericks and earned a degree in Finance — completing it in just three years.
His college career built the defensive foundation that would eventually make him an NHL-caliber stay-at-home blueliner.
The Anaheim Ducks selected him 210th overall in the seventh round of the 2012 NHL Draft, a pick that most scouts considered a long shot at the time.
NHL Career
Jaycob Megna turned professional in 2014, signing his entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks and beginning his career with the Norfolk Admirals in the AHL.
He earned his first NHL game with Anaheim in the 2016–17 season, playing one game before returning to the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, where he thrived as a physical defensive presence.
His NHL debut with Anaheim gave way to more consistent NHL playing time by 2017–18 and 2018–19, when he appeared in 14 and 28 games respectively for the Ducks.
He then signed with the Vegas Golden Knights for the 2019–20 season, spending that year with the Chicago Wolves in the AHL due to the COVID-19 pandemic shortening the season.
Megna’s most productive NHL stretch came with the San Jose Sharks, where he played 44 games in 2021–22 and 48 games in 2022–23, providing steady defensive minutes, shot-blocking, and penalty-killing contributions.
He was traded to the Seattle Kraken during the 2022–23 season before eventually being claimed off waivers by the Chicago Blackhawks midway through 2023–24.
He signed with the Florida Panthers in July 2024 on a one-year two-way deal, and while he spent most of 2024–25 with the Charlotte Checkers in the AHL (64 games), he did appear in 8 NHL games with Florida — and most importantly, he was part of the Florida Panthers organization when they won the 2025 Stanley Cup championship.
It was his first championship in professional hockey. He then returned to Las Vegas, signing a new two-year deal with the Vegas Golden Knights on July 1, 2025.
Wife
Jaycob Megna married Kasey Lush on August 4, 2018, at her grandparents’ estate in Easton, Pennsylvania — the same venue where Kasey’s parents were married.
The couple first connected through Instagram, when Megna sent Kasey a direct message, and after a month of phone calls, they met for their first date at the Tribeca Grill in New York City.
Together, Jaycob and Kasey have three children. Their first daughter was born in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Megna has openly spoken about the challenges of being away from his family during long AHL stints, describing Kasey as a “real trooper” for managing the household while he traveled for games.
Jaycob Megna’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Jaycob Megna’s has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million.
He built this entirely through NHL and professional hockey contracts spanning over a decade, with no major public endorsement deals or business ventures on record.
NHL Contract
Jaycob Megna signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on July 1, 2025, with an average annual value (AAV) of $800,000.
The contract was negotiated by GM Kelly McCrimmon and runs through the 2026–27 season, expiring as an unrestricted free agent (UFA).
It is a one-way contract, meaning he earns the same salary whether he plays in the NHL or AHL.
NHL Salary
Megna’s current annual salary is $800,000, which represents the peak of his professional earnings so far.
His salary has remained in the $650,000–$800,000 range for most of his NHL career, reflecting his role as a depth defensive specialist rather than a top-four blueliner.
According to Spotrac and CapWages, his cap hit of $800,000 sits well below the NHL average but is appropriate for a veteran penalty-killing defenseman.
Career Earnings By Year
| Season | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Anaheim Ducks (ELC) | $642,500 |
| 2015–16 | Anaheim Ducks (ELC) | $792,500 |
| 2016–17 | Anaheim Ducks (ELC) | $925,000 |
| 2017–18 | Anaheim Ducks | $650,000 |
| 2018–19 | Anaheim Ducks | $650,000 |
| 2019–20 | Vegas Golden Knights | $700,000 |
| 2021–22 | San Jose Sharks | $750,000 |
| 2022–23 | San Jose Sharks | $750,000 |
| 2023–24 | San Jose Sharks / Chicago Blackhawks | $775,000 |
| 2024–25 | Florida Panthers | $775,000 |
| 2025–26 | Vegas Golden Knights | $800,000 |
| 2026–27 | Vegas Golden Knights | $800,000 |
Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 15:20 |
| 2017–18 | Anaheim Ducks | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 2 | 15:43 |
| 2018–19 | Anaheim Ducks | 28 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 12 | 14:32 |
| 2021–22 | San Jose Sharks | 44 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -1 | 16 | 19:07 |
| 2022–23 | San Jose Sharks | 48 | 1 | 11 | 12 | +6 | 21 | 19:03 |
| 2022–23 | Seattle Kraken | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 17:22 |
| 2023–24 | Chicago Blackhawks | 44 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -15 | 22 | 17:31 |
| 2024–25 | Florida Panthers | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 16:06 |
| NHL TOTAL | 193 | 4 | 23 | 27 | -19 | 75 | — |
FAQs
What is Jaycob Megna’s net worth?
Jaycob Megna’s estimated net worth is approximately $2 million. His wealth comes entirely from NHL and AHL playing contracts, with verified career earnings of $5,476,921 before taxes and fees.
What is Jaycob Megna’s current salary?
He currently earns $800,000 per season with the Vegas Golden Knights under a two-year, $1.6 million contract signed on July 1, 2025, running through the 2026–27 NHL season.
How much has Jaycob Megna earned in his NHL career?
His verified NHL career earnings total $5,476,921, accumulated across contracts with the Anaheim Ducks, Vegas Golden Knights, San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, and Florida Panthers from 2014 to 2026.
Has Jaycob Megna won a Stanley Cup?
Yes. Megna won his first Stanley Cup in 2025 as a member of the Florida Panthers organization, after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Where was Jaycob Megna drafted and by which team?
The Anaheim Ducks selected Megna 210th overall in the seventh round of the 2012 NHL Draft. He signed his entry-level contract with Anaheim in April 2014 after completing three seasons at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
