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.
By the numbers: Revenue highlights: - Edmonton Oilers: $431M (league-high) - 13 teams: $250M+ - Chicago Blackhawks: $250M+ (valuation $2.8B) - 11 teams: <$220M
What to watch: Await full Forbes rankings and Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson's offseason moves as cap expands.