FORBES releases NHL teams values for 2022
Based on the 2021-22 season, 14 of the 32 franchises are valued at $1 billion-plus, with three more teams only $10-$40 million from the mark.
Forbes revealed that their methodology for the valuations are based on the following:
The New York Rangers take the top spot for the eighth consecutive year, sitting at $2.2 billion USD, while the Toronto Maple Leafs are close behind at $2 billion USD. Rounding out the top three is the Montreal Canadiens at $1.85 billion USD.
Top-ten valued franchises:
1. New York Rangers - $2.2 billion USD (10% increase)
2. Toronto Maple Leafs - $2 billion USD (11% increase)
3. Montreal Canadiens - $1.85 billion USD (16% increase)
4. Chicago Blackhawks - $1.5 billion USD (7% increase)
5. Boston Bruins - $1.4 billion USD (8% increase)
6. Los Angeles Kings - $1.3 billion USD (27% increase)
7. Edmonton Oilers - $1.275 billion USD (16% increase)
8. Philadelphia Flyers - $1.25 billion USD (4% increase)
9. Washington Capitals - $1.2 billion USD (29% increase)
10. Seattle Kraken - $1.05 billion USD (20% increase)
Bottom-five valued franchises:
28. Carolina Hurricanes - $640 million (16% increase)
29. Columbus Blue Jackets - $620 million (31% increase)
30. Buffalo Sabres - $610 million (22% increase)
31. Florida Panthers - $550 million (22% increase)
32. Arizona Coyotes - $450 million (12% increase)
Source: NHL Team Values 2022: New York Rangers On Top At $2.2 Billion by Forbes.com
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