It’s probably not the best time to talk about the NHL and money, but ignoring the latest report won’t lift the lockout.
According to Forbes, the most-valuable NHL franchise, the Toronto Maple Leafs, are the first NHL team worth $1 billion, while the Boston Bruins ($348 million) are the fifth-most valuable NHL franchise.
The New York Rangers ($750 million) are second-most valuable, followed by the legendary Montreal Canadiens, who are worth $575 million. The Blackhawks are fourth at $350 million.
As for the other end of the list, the least valuable of the 30 teams are the St. Louis Blues at $130 million and the Phoenix Coyotes at $134 million. As for your reigning Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings? They’re worth $276 million, putting them 10th overall.
The Bruins are up 7 percent from last year and have an operating income of $14.2 million, according to the report.
The Leafs, who have not won a Stanley Cup since 1967, are worth $250 million more than the second-ranked Rangers.
Check out the full list below (in millions):
1. Toronto Maple Leafs $1,000
2. New York Rangers $750
3. Montreal Canadiens $575
4. Chicago Blackhawks $350
5. Boston Bruins $348
6. Detroit Red Wings $346
7. Vancouver Canucks $342
8. Philadelphia Flyers $336
9. Pittsburgh Penguins $288
10. Los Angeles Kings $276
11. Washington Capitals $250
12. Calgary Flames $245
13. Dallas Stars $240
14. Edmonton Oilers $225
15. San Jose Sharks $223
16. Ottawa Senators $220
17. Minnesota Wild $218
18. Colorado Avalanche $210
19. New Jersey Devils $205
20. Winnipeg Jets $200
21. Anaheim Ducks $192
22. Buffalo Sabres $175
23. Tampa Bay Lightning $174
24. Florida Panthers $170
25. Nashville Predators $167
26. Carolina Hurricanes $162
27. New York Islanders $155
28. Columbus Blue Jackets $145
29. Phoenix Coyotes $134
30. St Louis Blues $130
