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Vrbata reaches 40 points, bonus money in loss to Sharks

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

You don't often feel like money after losing.

But that was the case for Arizona Coyotes winger Radim Vrbata, who picked up an assist in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks.

The helper marked Vrbata's 40th point of the season, a plateau that sees his bonus-laden contract pay out an extra $500,000.

It's the third bonus Vrbata has achieved this season, as outlined by AZ Sports' Craig Morgan's report of the veteran's deal.

Target Bonus Reached
10 games $250 000 Nov. 03
30 games $250 000 Dec. 15
20 goals or 40 points $500 000 Feb. 18
Qualify for playoffs $250 000 TBD
Playoff round win $250 000 per round TBD

Including his $1-million base salary, Vrbata has now earned $2 million on the season.

With the Coyotes out of the playoff mix, the Czech winger is a prime target ahead of the March 1 trade deadline. His low-cost cap hit could be even more attractive if Arizona is willing to retain money to facilitate a deal, which would also help cover his playoff bonuses, as Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman points out.

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