Ice hockey news: Who are the highest-paid players in the NHL?
Ice hockey has never been bigger, and by the looks of things, neither have the NHL players’ salaries.
From the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the new hit TV show, Heated Rivalry, the sport is plastered all over our screens. And for good reason.
The NHL’s financial landscape has changed dramatically over the past few decades, from the days of Wayne Gretzky - when The Times of India reported he earned $46 million over his 20-year career - to today, when NHL ‘superstars’ often earn well over $10 million per season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s ice hockey writer Rebecca Phillips breaks down the seven highest-paid players in the NHL right now.
Ice hockey news: Toronto Maple Leafs win first overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft
Tuesday, May 5 saw the Toronto Maple Leafs win the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and secure the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
The event took place at the offices of NHL Network at 7 pm ET, writes Sports News Blitz’s Katie Butler.
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