The latest NHL franchise valuations have been released, with the Vancouver Canucks ranked 13th in the NHL at $1.73 billion USD. According to Sportico’s list, the Canucks saw a 44% value increase after finishing 2023 with a $1.2 billion USD evaluation. Vancouver also ranks fourth among Canadian teams, with only the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers ranking higher.
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To determine each team’s evaluations, Sportico examines various metrics. Some of the categories include total value, team value, and team-related businesses and real estate holdings. On its site, Sportico states that it uses “publicly available information and financial records—as well as interviews with those knowledgeable of team finances, including eight sports bankers and lawyers who actively work on NHL transactions.”
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A massive positive from a league perspective is that all 32 teams are valued at over $1 billion USD. In 2023, ten teams were valued at under $1 billion USD, with the Arizona Coyotes ranked last at $675 million USD. This year’s evaluations show that the league is trending upward and indicate that significant salary cap increases could be on the horizon.
NHL Rankings:
1. Toronto Maple Leafs
2. New York Rangers
3. Montreal Canadiens
4. Boston Bruins
5. Los Angeles Kings
6. Chicago Blackhawks
7. Edmonton Oilers
8. Philadelphia Flyers
9. Washington Capitals
10. Detroit Red Wings
11. Tampa Bay Lightning
12. Vegas Golden Knights
13. Vancouver Canucks
14. New Jersey Devils
15. New York Islanders
16. Dallas Stars
17. Minnesota Wild
18. Calgary Flames
19. Colorado Avalanche
20. Pittsburgh Penguins
21. Seattle Kraken
22. San Jose Sharks
23. Nashville Predators
24. St. Louis Blues
25. Carolina Hurricanes
26. Florida Panthers
27. Anaheim Ducks
28. Utah Hockey Club
29. Ottawa Senators
30. Buffalo Sabres
31. Winnipeg Jets
32. Columbus Blue Jackets
