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 and bettors, strong revenue positions the team to capitalize on cap growth during rebuild. Bettors should note healthier franchises may accelerate spending on talent, boosting future win probabilities.
The data edge
Revenue highlights: - Edmonton Oilers: $431M (league-high) - 13 teams: $250M+ - Chicago Blackhawks: $250M+ (valuation $2.8B) - 11 teams: <$220M No betting odds or injury data available.
What to watch
Await full Forbes rankings and Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson's offseason moves as cap expands.