What happened: Forbes reports 13 NHL franchises, including the Chicago Blackhawks, generated $250 million or more in revenue during the 2024-25 season. Eleven teams earned less than $220 million. The Edmonton Oilers led the league with $431 million.

Why it matters: The disparity highlights financial haves and have-nots, potentially influencing roster investments as the salary cap rises rapidly. For Blackhawks fans, strong revenue positions the team to capitalize on cap growth during rebuild.

What to watch: Await full Forbes rankings and Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson's offseason moves as cap expands.