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CNBC Valuations Peg Average NHL Team at $2.71 Billion
For the first time, average NHL team valuations have surpassed the $4 billion threshold for top franchises, with the league average climbing 23% from a year ago.
According to CNBC's official 2026 valuations, the average NHL team is now worth $2.71 billion, marking a 23% increase over the past year. The Toronto Maple Leafs lead the league at $5.4 billion, followed by the New York Rangers at $4.7 billion and the Montreal Canadiens at $4.1 billion, representing the first time hockey team valuations have crossed the $4 billion threshold. Experts attribute the soaring valuations to high demand for sports teams, driven by strong media content values, increasing wealth, and a scarcity of franchises. Additionally, rising television viewership and potential expansion fees exceeding $2 billion are fueling the upward trend in team worth across the league.
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