NHL's 20 Most Richest Teams By Net Worth

The Colorado Avalanche based in Denver's value is $0.86 billion. The team competes in the National Hockey League as a member of the Central Division in the West Conference.

The team was one of the first World Hockey Association clubs established in 1972 under the name Quebec Nordiques. The Avalanche won the Pacific Division in their first season in Denver, and they later defeated the Florida Panthers to win the 1996 Stanley Cup.

Colorado advanced to the playoffs with victories over the Chicago Blackhawks, Presidents' Trophy-winning Detroit Red Wings, and Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference Finals.

They are the only team in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup in their first season following a relocation. The 1995–96 Cup became a Denver franchise's first major professional championship.

The team has connections to several Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. Ten Avalanche alumni have been inducted into the Hall of Fame's player's category.

The Avalanche defeated the Ducks in overtime to record their 1,000th win in team history in 2018. It was revealed in 2019 that the City of Denver and KSE had reached an agreement to keep the Avalanche and Nuggets in the city until 2040.

In 2022, the Avalanche defeated the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in six games to win their third Stanley Cup in franchise history.

The St. Louis Blues NHL team based in St. Louis team value is $0.88 billion. The Blues plays in the Western Conference's Central Division.

The team, named after the W. C. Handy song "Saint Louis Blues," was established in 1967. The Blues are the team outside of the Original Six to have appeared in the most Stanley Cup playoffs and won the Stanley Cup in 2019.

Since 1970, the Blues and Chicago Blackhawks have competed against one other in a division. It was revealed that the St. Louis Blues were up for sale, and the team signed several important free agents.

The Blues, who had not participated in the playoffs since 2008-09, were Hitchcock's first team to reach 100 points and secure a spot in the 2011–12 season.

The Blues finished the lockout-shortened 2012–13 season in the fourth position in the Western Conference. The team defeated the Minnesota Wild in the opening round of the 2015 playoffs after winning the Central Division twice in the previous four seasons.

The team defeated the Minnesota Wild in the opening round of the 2015 playoffs after winning the Central Division for the second time in four years. The St. Louis Blues acknowledge a connection to several Hockey Hall of Fame inductees.

There are 24 former players and seven sports builders affiliated with the Blues. Former Blues executives, head coaches, general managers, and owners are among the seven people honored as builders by the Hall of Fame.

The team acknowledges connections to two broadcasters who received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame in addition to players and builders.

The Dallas Stars national hockey league team based in Dallas value is $0.925 billion. Dallas competes as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference.

The team was founded in 1967 NHL expansion as Minnesota North Stars based in Bloomington. The Stars have won eight division titles in Dallas. They also won two President Trophies as the top regular-season team in the league, the Stanley Cup in 1998–99, and the Western Conference championship three times.

The Minnesota North Stars began to play as part of the league's six-team expansion in 1967. The North Stars merged with the Cleveland Barons, owned by George III and Gordon Gund, in 1978.

The Stars won four of their first five games to begin the 2005–06 season, maintaining their position as one of the top teams in the Western Conference. The Dallas Mavericks and the Stars shared Reunion Arena when the team initially relocated from Minnesota.

The Dallas Stars recognize a connection to several Hockey Hall of Fame honorees. There are 13 former players and three sports creators in the Stars' list of Hall of Fame inductees.

Former Stars executives and head coaches are two of the three people honored as builders by the Hall of Fame.

The New Jersey Devils team, based in Newark, New Jersey, is valued at $0.960 billion. The Devils play in the National Hockey League team the in the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division.

The team was established in 1974 as the Kansas City Scouts in Kansas City, Missouri. The Devils, who have five Stanley Cups Final appearances, were one of the clubs recognized for popularizing the neutral zone trap and were known for their defense-first strategy during their years of Cup contention.

The New York Giants, New York Jets, and New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer are the other three major professional sports teams with home games in New Jersey, along with the New Jersey Devils.

The Devils are the only major league team in any sport that claims to represent the state of New Jersey since the transfer of the New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn in 2012. The team defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in their inaugural game as the Rockies.

Although the Devils have twice topped the Eastern Conference in goals scored, the team has a reputation for prioritizing defense since head coach Jacques Lemaire's first stint.

Under the direction of head coach Brent Sutter, the team started the 2007–08 season with a transitional, aggressive forechecking style of play that prioritized possession stats. 

The Maine Mariners were the first American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the New Jersey Devils from 1982 to 1987. The team moved in 1987, changing its name to the Utica Devils, and functioned as New Jersey's affiliate until 1993.

The Trenton Titans of the ECHL were purchased by the Devils in 2006 and later changed their name to Trenton Devils. The Devils stopped the Trenton franchise's activities in 2011 after four seasons of on-ice difficulties and financial losses.

The Vegas Golden Knights hockey team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area value is $0.965 billion. The team played as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.

The Golden Knights are the first notable sports club to represent Las Vegas. The team led by Bill Foley and the Maloof family, Black Knight Sports & Entertainment, owns the franchise.

The first outdoor NHL game between two teams was played in Las Vegas, which has been home to the league since 1991. The Golden Knights introduced their first head coach, Gerard Gallant, in 2017.

They built up their farm system by announcing connections with the Quad City Mallards of the ECHL and the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League.

The team took part in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft, choosing a player from all 30 NHL teams on June 21, 2017. The draft picks were revealed during the NHL Awards ceremony at T-Mobile Arena.

The Golden Knights company purchased the San Antonio Rampage franchise, according to a statement from Spurs Sports & Entertainment. Later, it was revealed that the AHL had given the Rampage team permission to move to the Henderson/Las Vegas area.

The Pittsburgh Penguins ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh is valued at $0.69 billion. The team competes in the national hockey league as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference.

They played their home games at PPG Paints Arena, known as Consol Energy. The Penguins have advanced to six Stanley Cup Finals and have won the trophy five times.

Former players from the team, including co-owner Mario Lemieux, who bought the Penguins in 1999, have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Jack Riley, the first general manager of the Penguins, inaugurated the team's first preseason camp in Brantford, Ontario, while hosting the Philadelphia Flyers for the franchise's inaugural exhibition game.

When Evgeni Malkin made his NHL debut with the Penguins in 2006, he created a new record by scoring in each of his first six games. The Consol Energy Center, a cutting-edge, multipurpose building, ensured that the Penguins would stay in Pittsburgh.

The Lemieux ownership group declared they had canceled their original plans to sell the franchise when the scheme was revealed. The Penguins agreed with a 30-year lease on September 19, 2007, tying them to the city of Pittsburgh through 2040.

The Penguins' team is home to two minor league affiliates. Since 1999, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have competed in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania.

The Wheeling Nailers, the Penguins' secondary ECHL affiliate, has been a part of the organization since the 2000–01 season.

The value of the Tampa Bay Lightning, based in Tampa, Florida, is $1 billion. The team played in the National Hockey League as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

Jon Cooper has been the team's head coach since 2013, Julien BriseBois is the general manager, and Jeffrey Vinik is the team's owner. Manon Rheaume became the first female player in an NHL game when the Lightning played the Minnesota North Stars in their inaugural preseason game in September 1992.

The Lightning finished second in the Atlantic Division and made the playoffs for the second consecutive year scoring the most goals ever in a single season.

The team finished the 2016–17 season with 94 points missing out on the playoffs, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat them to the second wildcard. The Lightning played the Dallas Stars in the 2020 Stanley Cup Finals.

The Lightning team faced off against the Montreal Canadiens in the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals. They won the first three games, with the second game including a diving goal by Blake Coleman with 1.1 seconds remaining in the second period.

The Lightning played their first outdoor game against the Nashville Predators in the 2022 NHL Stadium Series at Nissan Stadium. They won 2-1 over the New York Rangers in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals to secure a place in their third consecutive Stanley Cup Finals.

The Vancouver Cancucks NHL team based in Vancouver's value is $1.01 billion. The team plays in the National Hockey League as a member of the Pacific division of the Western Conference.

Patrick Allvin is the general manager, Jim Rutherford is the president of the hockey operation, and Bruce Boudreau is the head coach of the Vancouver NHL team.

The Vancouver team was founded in 1970 and has a rich history of success on and off the ice. The NHL's rising popularity is one of the key factors contributing to the team's rising net worth.

The Canucks have profited from the team's achievements on the ice. The team has three Stanley Cup Final victories and is popular in Vancouver and Canada.

They have created its own regional sports network, which increased its earnings from sponsorships and television rights.

The team won the President's Trophy with the league's best regular-season record in the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons. Cancucks won three division championships while playing with the Smythe Division.

The New York Islanders' value is $1.02 billion. New York Islanders played in National Hockey League as a member of the Metropolitan Divison in the Eastern Conference.

The team was founded in 1972 and played at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the Barclays Center. The Islanders are one of three NHL teams with a large following on Long Island with the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers.

They won the Stanley Cup four times in a row and are the last NHL team to win more than two straight Stanley Cups. The team earns revenue from ticket sales for regular season and playoff games.

They also earn from the league's national broadcast contracts and other sources, such as sponsorship and merchandise sales. Most Islanders games are broadcast locally on MSG Sportsnet and MSGSN 2.

The Islanders signed DiPietro to a 15-year, $67.5 million deal in 2006, which was the second-longest deal in North American sports and the largest contract ever in the NHL.

The Detroit Red Wings NHL team based in Detroit value is $1.03 billion. Detroit plays in the national hockey league as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

The team was founded in 1926 and was known as Detroit Cougars until 1930; the team was named the Detroit Falcons for the 1930–31 and 1931–32 seasons before changing their name to the Red Wings in 1932.

The Red Wings are third overall in the all-time Stanley Cup championship and have won the most Stanley Cup titles of any NHL team based in the United States.

The Detroit Red Wings recognize a connection to numerous Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. There are 66 former Red Wings players and 12 sports innovators among the inductees.

The team earns profit from different sources, including ticket and merchandising sales and corporate sponsorships. The Red Wings generate income from their television and broadcast rights as well.

The club won its final four games in 2012–13 to secure the seventh seed in the postseason. The Red Wings' win over Dallas Stars maintained their 22-straight postseason participation streak.

As part of the NHL reorganization, the Red Wings were transferred to the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference for the 2013–14 season. After moving to the Eastern Conference, the team played most of its games against teams in the Eastern Time Zone.

The Seattle Kraken ice hockey team based in Seattle value is $1.05 billion. Seattle Kraken plays in the national hockey league as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.

The Kraken is one of the newest teams in the NHL as an expansion franchise. The team was founded in 2018 and played in 2021–2022.

The team became the NHL's 32nd team on April 30, 2021, after the franchise paid the final installment of the $650 million expansion fee.

Since the Western Hockey League's Seattle Totems played their final game in 1975, no professional hockey club has played in Seattle. The Kraken earns profit from its television and broadcasting rights.

Several businesses have sponsored the team, including Alaska Airlines, T-Mobile, and BECU. The Seattle Kraken receives additional revenue from these sponsorships, which helps to cover the costs of player salaries and other expenses.

The team played three home games in the home arenas of three Washington States Western Hockey League teams, the Seattle Thunderbirds, Everett Silvertips, and Spokane Chiefs. 

The Washington Capitals national hockey team based in Washington, DC, value is $1.2 billion. The team plays in the national hockey league as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. 

The team was established in 1974 and won its first Stanley Cup in 2018. In 2009–10 Capitals won the first Presidents' Trophy for the club with the most points after the regular season.

Several people connected to the team have been honored by the Hockey Hall of Fame. The South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL and the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League are the Capitals' current minor league partners.

Washington Capitals became only the seventh team in NHL history to win back-to-back Presidents' Trophies after winning their second award in a row, reports Washington Post.

The Philadelphia Flyers national hockey league team based in Philadelphia's value is $1.25 billion. Philadelphia plays in the NHL as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference.

The team was founded in 1967 and won two Stanley Cup titles in 1974 and 1975. One of the NHL's most successful teams, the Philadelphia Flyers, has a dedicated and passionate fan base.

The team has a long history of success on the ice and has regularly advanced to the postseason. The Flyers have the most conference final appearances among the 24 expansion teams and are second to the St. Louis Blues in overall playoff appearances.

Since their beginning, the Flyers have held their home games on Broad Street, initially at the Spectrum from 1967 until 1996.

The Flyers have a reputation for playing physically and aggressively, getting the nickname "The Broad Street Bullies." The team gained this reputation during the 1970s when they were renowned for their aggressive play.

The team earns money from its television and broadcast rights. The team's games are broadcast locally on NBC Sports Philadelphia and nationwide on NBC Sports.

The Edmonton Oilers national hockey team based in Edmonton value is $1.275 billion. W. D. "Wild Bill" Hunter and Dr. Chuck Allard founded the Oilers in 1971.

They participated in their inaugural season in 1972 as one of the twelve founding franchises of the WHA.

The team has a long history and has consistently been among the league's top performers since its establishment. They have advanced to the finals nine times and have won the Stanley Cup five times.

Ken Holland was appointed general manager on May 7, 2019, while Jay Woodcroft, their current head coach, was hired on February 11, 2022.

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are the only two NHL teams with local bases in Alberta, and their proximity has generated a strong rivalry known as the "Battle of Alberta."

The Edmonton Oilers' cheerleaders, known as the Oilers Octane, were Canada's first NHL team to use cheerleaders, reports Global News.

The Oilers have affiliations to several Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. Plante, one of the greatest goalies in history, lead the Montreal Canadiens to six Stanley Cups victories in the 1950s and the early 1960s.

The value of the Los Angeles Kings national hockey team is $1.0 billion. The team plays in the national hockey league as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.

The team was established on June 5, 1967, after Jack Kent Cooke accepted an NHL expansion franchise for Los Angeles. The Kings had many seasons in the 1970s and early 1980s marked by strong regular-season performances that were wiped out by early playoff exits.

Canadian businessman Jack Kent Cooke paid the league $2 million for one of the NHL's six expansion franchises to be located in Los Angeles. They've advanced to the finals three times and have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 2012 and 2014.

The team had developed a reliable lineup for the 2009–10 season with goaltender Jonathan Quick, defender Drew Doughty, and forwards Dustin Brown, Anze Kopitar, and Justin Williams.

The Kings faced San Jose in the opening round of the 2011 playoffs as the seventh seed in the West. Along with the other 1967 expansion teams, the Kings marked their 50th anniversary during the 2016–17 season, and they hosted the NHL All-Star Game for the first time since 2002.

They have a connection to several Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. There are 18 former players and three sports pioneers among the Kings' inductees.

The Boston Bruins ice hockey team based in Boston's value is $1.4 billion. Boston team played in the national hockey league as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

The team was established in 1924 and is the third oldest NHL team based in the United States, as per Pro Stock Hockey. They have won six Stanley Cup titles, which puts them in a tie for second-most among NHL teams based in the United States and fourth overall with the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Boston Bruins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in 2010 to win the NHL Winter Classic and become the first home team to achieve it. The team eliminated the Montreal Canadiens in seven games during the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs, becoming the first team in NHL history to score a power play goal.

The Bruins won the Presidents' Trophy in the 2013–14 season after taking first place in the newly established Atlantic Division with a record of 54–19–9 and 117 points. 

The Boston Bruins ended the 2014–15 season with a record of 41–27–14 for 96 points, just two points making the playoffs as the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators locked up the final two slots in the East.

The Chicago Blackhawks ice hockey team based in Chicago's value is $1.5 billion. The Chicago team plays as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference.

The team was established in 1926 and won six Stanley cup championships. The Black Hawks debuted in the 1926–1927 season along with the Detroit Cougars and New York Rangers.

Before the 2010–11 NHL season, the Blackhawks quickly faced salary cap restrictions. The team was forced to trade several players that were essential to its Stanley Cup victory in 2009–2010.

The Chicago Blackhawks entered the 2013–14 campaign aiming to win back-to-back Stanley Cups for the first time since the Detroit Red Wings in 1997–98. For the off-season, the team underwent significant changes to stay under the pay cap.

The Fifth Third Arena, home of the Blackhawks, is situated in Chicago's Near West Side. The 125,000-square-foot building, construction cost of $65 million, was opened in 2017. 

The Montreal Canadiens ice hockey team based in Montreal value is $1.85 billion. The team plays in the national hockey league as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.

Montreal was established in 1909, and they have played their home games at Bell Centre. The team had previously played at the Montreal Forum, where it spent seven decades and won its first two Stanley Cups.

The Canadiens are one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America. The last time a Canadian club won the Stanley Cup was during the team's championship season in 1992–1993.

Since the NHL's establishment, the Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times, surpassing all other teams by a total of 23 victories.

Before the New York Yankees won their 25th World Series championship in 1999, the Canadiens held the record for the most titles won by a single team among the four main North American sports.

The Canadiens ice hockey team and the other six Canadian teams were transferred to the North Division for the 2020–21 season by the league. 

The Toronto Maple leafs ice hockey team based in Toronto's value is $2 billion. The team competes as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference.

Since its opening in 1999, the Air Canada Centre has hosted games involving the 1917-founded Maple Leafs. The team has a long history and is second in the world regarding Stanley Cup championships.

The Maple Leafs have also won the Prince of Wales Trophy eight times as the Eastern Conference champion and the President's Trophy three times as the team with the regular-season record. Currently, Kyle Dubas is the team's general manager, and Sheldon Keefe is the head coach.

The Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, and Ottawa Senators are the four NHL teams with which the Maple Leafs have formed rivalries.

Toronto beat Montreal 4-2 in their final regular-season game to end the 2017–18 season with 105 points, breaking the previous mark of 103 points established in 2004.

The Leafs and the other Canadian NHL teams were temporarily transferred to the North Division for the 2020–21 season because of the COVID–19 pandemic.

The value of the New York Rangers ice hockey team in the New York City borough of Manhattan is $2.2 billion. They are the most valuable NHL team after the 2021-22 season.

The team plays as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the East Conference. The franchise was one of the Original Six teams that formed the NHL from 1942 to 1967 and were established in 1926.

The Rangers have won the Prince of Wales Trophy once and the Presidents' Trophy twice. The team experienced a mini-renaissance in the 1970s, reaching the Stanley Cup finals twice but falling short against the Bruins in 1972 and the Canadiens in 1979.

The Rangers finished the 2014–15 season with the best record in the NHL, earning the Presidents' Trophy for the third time in franchise history and their sixth division title.

The team played the Carolina Hurricanes in the final round of a 24-team playoff competition that the league announced in May 2020.

The Rangers finished the 2021–22 regular season with a record of 52-24-6. After defeating the Ottawa Senators 5-1, the New York Rangers qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 2017–18 season.